Treatment of bursitis

In the acute phase of bursitis, it is particularly important to take care of the affected joint in order not to aggravate the inflammation by further irritation through stress. This is also important for the reason that bursitis can become chronic, i.e. a permanent inflammation develops if immobilisation is insufficient. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are usually prescribed to provide relief to the patient and to contain the inflammation.

Cold in the form of ice packs is also used to slow down the inflammatory process and reduce the pain.If the pain cannot be sufficiently controlled, it is important to exclude an infection and otherwise treat it with a cortisone injection into the affected joint if necessary. If a persistent inflammation of the hip joint occurs, which cannot be alleviated by the above mentioned procedures, surgery remains as a therapeutic option. In this case, either the entire bursa is removed or an attempt is made to treat the bursa locally using a minimally invasive procedure.

Once the acute phase of the inflammation is over, supportive measures such as physiotherapy can be started. There are different treatment approaches: Shock wave therapy: mechanical-acoustic waves that accelerate the healing process Ultrasound therapy: heat generated directly at the bursa helps the inflammation to heal faster and the pain is relieved. Laser therapy: light with high intensity penetrates deep into the tissue of the bursa and stimulates metabolic processes there, which also accelerates the healing process.

Manual therapy: A large number of different techniques that relieve the bursa through pressure, pulling, stretching and force build-up, increase mobility and strengthen the surrounding muscles. Overall, it is important for the patient not to lose motivation even after successful therapy and to apply the exercises learned in the physiotherapeutic treatment in everyday life. In this way, renewed incorrect posture and incorrect loading can be prevented and the joint is less prone to injury.

. Once the acute phase of the inflammation is over, supporting measures such as physiotherapy can be started. There are different treatment approaches: Shock wave therapy: mechanical-acoustic waves that accelerate the healing process Ultrasound therapy: heat generated directly at the bursa helps the inflammation heal faster and the pain is relieved.

Laser therapy: light with high intensity penetrates deep into the tissue of the bursa and stimulates metabolic processes there, which also accelerates the healing process. Manual therapy: A large number of different techniques that relieve the bursa through pressure, pulling, stretching and force build-up, increase mobility and strengthen the surrounding muscles. Overall, it is important for the patient not to lose motivation even after successful therapy and to apply the exercises learned in the physiotherapeutic treatment in everyday life. In this way, renewed incorrect posture and incorrect loading can be prevented and the joint is less prone to injury.

Shock wave therapy: mechanical-acoustic waves that accelerate the healing process
Ultrasound therapy: Heat generated directly at the bursa helps the inflammation heal faster and the pain is relieved.
Laser therapy: Light with high intensity penetrates deep into the tissue of the bursa and stimulates metabolic processes there, which also accelerates healing.
Manual Therapy: A large number of different techniques that use pressure, pull, stretch and strength building to relieve the bursa, increase mobility and strengthen the surrounding muscles.