Bursitis Treatment in Washington, D.C.

What is bursitis?

Bursitis is an inflammation of the small fluid-filled sac, or bursae, that provide cushioning between soft tissues and the bones. Your physical therapist at Release Physical Therapy can help determine if your pain is related to bursitis.

What are the most common types of bursitis?

Bursitis is most common in a number of different areas of the body, but can occur in more than just these locations. The most common areas that you will experience bursitis is your hip (trochanteric), your shoulder (subacromial/subdeltoid), or your elbow (olecranon). Your physical therapist at Release Physical Therapy can help determine if your pain in these areas is related to bursitis. 

Can bursitis be treated with physical therapy?

Physical therapists can help with the treatment of bursitis. Bursitis is often due to repetitive stress or activity that produces tension or friction on the involved region. Your expert physical therapist at Release Physical Therapy can assess your muscle strength and help address any compensatory movement patterns that may be leading to your repetitive stress injury. They can also work to reduce pain and irritation around the involved area and help improve function.

What is the best exercise for bursitis?

When you work with our team of expert physical therapists at Release Physical Therapy, you can trust in our guidance. We will help you understand what you should and should not do, in and out of physical therapy. Together, we will work toward the same goal: recovery and improved function. Your physical therapist will listen to you and determine how to advance your therapy sessions based on the individualized plan of care designed just for you.

What exercises should be avoided with bursitis?

When you work with our team of expert physical therapists at Release Physical Therapy, you can trust in our guidance. We will help you understand what you should and should not do, in and out of physical therapy. Together, we will work toward the same goal: recovery and improved function. The goal of treating bursitis is to reduce further inflammation and pain and your therapist will guide you on best ways to avoid reproduction of these symptoms. 

When is it time to see a physical therapist about bursitis pain?

Anytime you experience pain in your musculoskeletal system, you should seek advice from your physical therapist at Release Physical Therapy. Your physical therapist will do a thorough evaluation to determine the cause of your pain and help create a plan of care to determine the best course of action. Your physical therapist is an expert in movement and they can provide you treatment techniques and guidelines to reduce your pain. Call Release Physical Therapy today to book your appointment.

How often should someone do physical therapy for their bursitis symptoms?

The frequency recommended for physical therapy for bursitis can vary, depending on the circumstances. It can also vary depending on what your goals are and change throughout the course of your therapy. Physical therapy may start more frequently as a way to reduce pain and irritability, but progress to more infrequent sessions for developing a strength training routine to improve strength and stability around the affected region. Your therapist will work with you and listen to your goals and collaborate on how long your treatment should take depending on those goals.  Our team of physical therapists uses a customized, hands-on approach, rather than machines or standard therapy routines. Start with a consultation where we will listen to everything you express to create just the right physical therapy plan for you.

How long does it take to see results from bursitis physical therapy?

Treatment timelines can truly vary, but with the right physical therapy plan and physical therapist, results will come in time. We expect most patients to start seeing results within 6-8 weeks, but each patient’s journey differs. As you work with your Release Physical Therapist, tell them how you feel. Use your time together as a way to connect, so they can grow with you and really get to know you. The better your physical therapist understands you and your body, the better they can work for you. Remember, we chose the profession of physical therapy with the sole intent of helping others live a healthier, happier, and more comfortable lifestyle. Ready to feel better? Contact Release Physical Therapy today.