SUB ACROMIAL – PRE-PATELLA – POPLITEAL – TROCHANTERIC – ACHILLES BURSITIS
Bursitis is a condition that commonly gets overlooked when practitioners diagnose injuries. It is important to know about bursae when trying to rehabilitate an injured area of the body. Failure to recognise the involvement of the bursae/bursitis will prolong the rehabilitation phase.
Bursae lie most commonly where any moving tissue for example tendons or connective tissue rub over bony structures. When inflamed they cause bursitis.
Bursae are easy to imagine as fluid filled sacs acting like a cushion between the tendon and bone to prevent the tendon from fraying. This allows for total freedom of movement and reduces friction between the two surfaces.
Common injury sites
- Sub-acromial (shoulder)
- Olecranon (elbow)
- Calcaneal (heel)
- Poplitial & Pes Anserine (behind the knee)
- Patella (knee cap)
- Trochanteric (side of hip)
- Psoas / illiopsoas (hip/groin)
Common Causes of Bursitis
- Repetitive/chronic strain injuries
- Acute impact
- Infection
- Arthritis
Symptoms will include pain over the region, swelling, burning hot redness and restriction of movement of the associated joint.
Bursitis is often diagnosed in conjunction with other injuries such as tendon strain/tear or impact bruising. For example a very common condition osteopaths see bursitis with is Sub Acromial Impingement which leads to the inability to raise the arm due to either pain or weakness.
Bursitis injuries can become very debilitating, leading to stiffness, restriction of movement of the associated joints and inflaming the tissues around them. It is important to seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
Osteopaths treat bursitis every day with good results, so if you require treatment for a suspected bursitis injury, please contact The Aark Clinic to book an appointment with registered Osteopath Lloyd Tilney. 01322 788 049 info@theaark.co.uk