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What is bursitis and how chiropractic care can assist in improving it.

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Bursitis, often referred to as a working man’s disease, can be caused by repetitive movements or minor injuries. A bursa serves as a protective cushion for bones and tendons in a joint by containing fluid in a sac. If a joint is repeatedly used too much or under too much pressure for extended periods due to sports, work, or other activities, an adjacent bursa may become inflamed. Bursitis often presents with joint pain, inflammation, and sensitivity as common symptoms.

This specific illness is most frequently found in individuals who are older than 40 years old. Bursitis primarily affects the shoulders in people who engage in activities like gardening, raking, carpentry, shoveling, painting, scrubbing, tennis, golf, skiing, throwing, or pitching. Bursitis can impact the elbows, knees, and hips as well.

Chiropractic treatment is an effective method for dealing with and alleviating inflammation and discomfort brought on by bursitis. Regular chiropractic treatment offers patients with bursitis a safe, non-invasive, and non-addictive option instead of relying on prescription drugs or over-the-counter pain medication commonly used to manage pain and inflammation.

Chiropractors administer a gentle, non-invasive, non-addictive treatment called a chiropractic adjustment. Chiropractic adjustments aim to decrease joint restrictions or misalignments in the spine and other body joints to lessen inflammation and enhance the function of the affected joint and nervous system. By enhancing flexibility in the joints and enhancing the function of your nervous system and spinal health, your body can more effectively deal with symptoms originating from bursitis.

Listed below are health advantages chiropractic care and adjustments can offer bursitis sufferers:

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• Improved joint motion and coordination.

• Relief from joint discomfort and pain.

• Decreased inflammation.

• Improved flexibility.

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In order to determine if chiropractic treatment is suitable for your condition, the chiropractor at Spinal Solutions will conduct a consultation and examination, and if needed, may recommend diagnostic imaging like x-ray or MRI. According to the results of your chiropractic evaluation and consultation, your chiropractor might choose to collaborate with other medical professionals, such as massage therapists, physical therapists, or primary care physicians, to treat your bursitis.​