Bursa is a sort of structure which is found close to the areas where muscle and tendons slide over joints In order to prevent any harm to the underlying bone structures, the bursa helps lubricate the sliding motions. If this action is compromised, there is an inflammation that results in a condition known as Bursitis. Kneecap, elbow, hip and shoulder are the areas where bursitis occurs. The more these joints are moved, the worse bursitis gets.
The most common reason of bursitis is the overuse of a joint and more so when the joint is under the strain of repetitive and excessive use. If too much and continuous pressure is placed on a bursa, it can cause bursitis as well. Like, if you rest your elbows for a long period of time, the bursa that is located at the back of the elbow might get inflamed.
Traumatic injury can be another reason for bursitis. Trauma like fall on the shoulder, hip, knee or elbow can be the cause of this condition. When there is swelling in the bursa, the normal function to decrease friction is decreased. This results in a lot of pain in any movement of the joint. A more chronic condition known as calcific bursitis takes place if too much swelling exists in the bursa for a long period of time. It results in a lot of calcium salts in the area.
Bursitis can be treated with the help of chiropractic treatment. In order to carry out the treatment, your chiropractor will take some tests like x-ray and other examinations and ask for your medical history. If it is the calcific form of bursitis, it will be displayed on x-ray. The extent or level of calcium deposits in the bursa can be easily seen on the film. The mobility and range of motion of the joint and the extent of swelling near the joint will help to know the extent of the condition of bursitis.
Your chiropractor can help you to reduce the amount of inflammation and improve the gliding action of the tendons and muscles around the joint. Other methods that are part of the treatment are passive range of motion, massage, hot and cold packs and ultrasound. The worst cases of calcific bursitis can be easily treated by slowly and gradually breaking down the calcium deposits and applying methods like motion under mild traction or passive motion so that the salts circulate out of the joint tissue. If treatment is continued properly, improvement in the condition is seen and the calcium deposits do not return.
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