Bursitis: "Our Joint Lubricator" How it flares up and how chiropractic can help:

What is Bursitis? 

Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa.   The bursa is an area of fluid around a joint which functions like grease on a machine.  It helps our joints glide properly and protects us from unnecessary friction causing injury. Technically, there are 160 different bursa in our body.  Most common areas where bursitis occurs is by large joints such as the shoulder, elbow, hips and knees.  These are complex areas that are commonly flared up by most athletes who train hard. 

How do we get flare ups of Bursitis?

1. Joint pressure or stress
2. Crystal accumulation
3. Degeneration in the joint space
4. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Symptoms of Bursitis:

* Pain
* Swelling and tenderness in the joint space

It feels very deep in the body when there is a flare up. 

How can a chiropractor treat Bursitis?

We need to figure out what is putting stress on your joint that is causing Bursitis and get rid of it.  Adjustments, cold laser and lifestyle advice can help your body heal and recover.  Once we get your body moving correctly and remove the inflammation, the bursae can now go back to functioning normally.

We take great pride in helping people through this debilitating problem.  Proper treatment and rehabilitation can prevent future flare-ups and we can help you at our San Carlos, CA and San Francisco, CA office.

* In the case of an infection, a visit to your primary care physician may be necessary for inflammatory medication.