Hip Pain? Our Geelong Chiropractor can help your Hip Bursitis
Posted on June 3, 2022 in NewsHip Bursitis can be a debilitating pain. It can stop you from doing the things you love, running and walking, weight lifting, your work and can severely affect your quality of sleep. We see cases of Hip Bursitis frequently in our Geelong clinic and our Chiropractors are passionate about helping our patients regain movement and get back to doing the things the love.
WHAT IS HIP BURSITIS
The Bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that sits on the outer area of your hip, between muscles, tendons and bones. When this sac becomes inflamed (causes listed below) it enlarges and rubs against the muscles and tendons that surround it, causing pain and discomfort.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HIP BURSITIS
➡Hip pain, can be sharp or tender with radiating pain to adjoining areas
➡Pain can be worse when standing, climbing stairs, and walking or running
➡ Hip may feel hot to touch
➡Trouble sleeping on the affected side
WHAT CAUSES HIP BURSITIS
➡Bursitis more commonly affects women than men.
➡Can be caused by hormonal changes i.e. menopause and pregnancy.
➡Overuse or inappropriate training can cause abnormal stress on the bursa, leading to inflammatory change.
HOW DO YOU TREAT HIP BURSITIS
We provide Chiropractic care that targets your Hip Bursitis with a multi-pronged approach to ensure you receive the best possible care. This includes
➡Joint mobilisation of the lower back and pelvis
➡Soft tissue therapy to the Bursa site
➡Prescribed exercise and stretching regime
➡Sleeping advice
➡ At-home care, including icing and anti-inflammatory cream (not advised if pregnant)
STRETCHES FOR HIP BURSITIS
If your looking for immediate pain relief from Bursitis check out our video for at home care HERE
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