Bursitis Treatment | Charleston SC

BURSITIS TREATMENT AND RELIEF

According to the Mayo Clinic, bursitis is the painful inflammation of one of your 160 bursae. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that cushions your bones, tendons, and muscles near your joints. Bursitis is most common at your shoulders, elbows, and hips, but it can also occur at your knee, heel, or at the base of your big toe. At Non-Surgical Spine Center, in Mt. Pleasant, SC we want to help you lessen the pain that comes with arthritis. Imagine: living a life free of pain!

TO AVOID DEVELOPING BURSITIS, TRY THESE USEFUL TIPS:

  • Avoid repetitive motion.
  • Avoid consistent pressure on a particular joint.
  • Maintain a balanced diet.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Stretch before rigorous activity.
  • Use kneeling pads.
  • Lift heavy objects using your knees.
  • Wheel heavy loads instead of carrying them.
  • Take frequent breaks when doing repetitive tasks.

The more our patients understand what’s causing their bursitis, the more quickly the Non-Surgical Spine Center can address these issues and work towards eliminating our patients’ pain.

CAUSES OF BURSITIS:

  • Trauma or injury to the affected area
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Gout
  • Extensive kneeling
  • Leaning on your elbows for long periods of time
  • Prolonged sitting on hard surfaces
  • Any other repetitive motion or position that irritates the bursae around a joint

WE CAN GET YOU BACK TO YOUR BEST SELF

Non-Surgical Spine Center is home to the foremost leading pain specialists in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Dr. Robert Alexander combines a variety of treatment techniques to help you maintain your health. When you come to the Non-Surgical Spine Center, we initially perform a thorough evaluation for each injury and condition you are struggling with to make sure we understand the cause of your pain and how it is impacting your lifestyle.

WORKING WITH INSURANCE

Non-Surgical Spine Center works with many local insurance companies. We will be happy to call your insurance company to verify your insurance benefits prior to your initial treatment. Please call our office for more information.