Can Physical Therapy Help Bursitis?
The bursa is a thin, fluid filled sac that acts like a cushion between bones, muscles and tendons in the body. The body has over 150 different bursa, with the most commonly injured ones being in the shoulder and the hips.
Bursitis occurs when these bursa sacs swell up after they get pinched or compressed. This swelling presses the bursa into the bones, muscles, or tendons that they are designed to cushion. These swollen bursa will cause pain and limit the movement to the injured joint.
Physical Therapy is an effective tool to manage and resolve bursitis. By identifying which structures are irritating an inflamed bursa, we can show you how to rest your irritated bursa, resolve your pain, and then prevent your bursitis from returning. If you do not remove the stress to the bursa (usually a tight joint or muscle), your bursitis will return time and time agin.
If you feel like you are dealing with an irritated bursa sac, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks today to find out how we can help resolve your pain. 403-982-5600
Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.