Bursitis, an inflammation of the bursae (small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near your joints), can cause discomfort and reduce mobility. Often caused by repetitive motion or pressure, bursitis is commonly found in the shoulders, hips, elbows, and knees. Conventional treatment usually involves rest, ice, pain relievers, and physiotherapy. However, natural and alternative treatments, including upper cervical chiropractic care, have shown promise in managing the condition. This article explores such treatment options and the role upper cervical chiropractic care plays in treating bursitis.
Natural and Alternative Treatment Approaches for Bursitis
Physical Therapy: Regular exercise helps to strengthen muscles and improve joint mobility, reducing the strain on the bursae. Physical therapists can recommend suitable exercises, taking into account the patient's physical condition and the location of the bursitis.
Dietary Adjustments: An anti-inflammatory diet can help manage bursitis by reducing inflammation in the body. This diet primarily includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while avoiding processed foods and sugars.
Herbal Remedies: Certain herbs, such as curcumin (found in turmeric) and bromelain (found in pineapples), are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and can be helpful in managing bursitis. However, always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any herbal remedies.
Acupuncture: This traditional Chinese medicine technique involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to reduce pain and inflammation. It is often used to treat a variety of conditions, including bursitis.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: This specialized area of chiropractic care focuses on the vertebrae at the top of the spine. Misalignment in these areas can impact the whole body, potentially contributing to conditions like bursitis.
Role of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care in Treating Bursitis
Upper cervical chiropractic care is centered on the belief that many health issues, including bursitis, arise from misalignment of the spinal column, especially in the neck's upper cervical region.
Spinal Alignment: Misalignment in the upper cervical spine can lead to an imbalance in the body, causing undue pressure on certain joints and potentially contributing to bursitis. By correcting these misalignments, chiropractors can help restore balance and relieve joint pressure.
Enhancing Nervous System Function: The upper cervical region is critical for nervous system function. Misalignments can disrupt nerve communication, potentially exacerbating conditions like bursitis. By restoring alignment, upper cervical chiropractic care can enhance nerve function, promoting overall health and aiding in the management of bursitis.
Improved Mobility: Regular chiropractic adjustments can improve joint mobility, potentially reducing the strain that leads to bursitis. Improved mobility also aids in recovery and prevention of future episodes.
Bursitis is a common but often debilitating condition that can significantly affect one's quality of life. While conventional treatments have their place, it is worth exploring natural and alternative therapies, such as upper cervical chiropractic care, that address the underlying causes of the condition rather than just alleviating the symptoms. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment to ensure it is suitable for your individual circumstances. Remember, a holistic approach to health often yields the most effective and sustainable results.
How We Treat Bursitis
Our approach to addressing bursitis zeroes in on diagnosing and treating the root cause of discomfort, employing the specialized Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Technique. Leveraging cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, Blair practitioners, like our own Dr. Gordon Elder at the Blair Chiropractic Clinic, can realign displaced upper cervical vertebrae, easing symptoms of bursitis and rebooting the body's inherent healing mechanisms.
Dr. Elder employs a two-stage strategy in handling bursitis. Your initial visit to our clinic will involve a concise assessment of your spinal health to ascertain if there's any misalignment in your upper cervical spine. Lasting approximately 25-30 minutes, this preliminary evaluation enables Dr. Elder to chart out the most effective treatment pathway.
Should a misalignment be detected, Dr. Elder will transition to the next phase of your therapeutic journey. He will utilize a suite of 3-D imaging instruments to scan the upper cervical spine to accurately pinpoint the area of misalignment. This step provides an opportunity for you to understand the findings and raise any questions with Dr. Elder.
The final stage involves Dr. Elder conducting a series of gentle, low-impact adjustments focusing on the primary area of misalignment. The aim here is to reinstate the natural positioning of the upper cervical spine, thus alleviating bursitis and jump-starting the body's innate healing mechanisms.
Post-adjustment, you'll revisit for regular check-ups, spaced out gradually, to confirm the adjustment remains intact for three months. Typically, over a span of three to five months, patients have around 10 to 15 appointments with Dr. Elder.
If you're grappling with bursitis, don't endure it quietly. Our Blair Chiropractic Clinic, situated in Lubbock, Texas, extends its services to Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, El Paso in Texas, and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Published by Vic Belonogoff: A Blair Chiropractic doctor helped heal vertigo, among other conditions that Vic Belonogoff suffered from, and it gave him his life back. He continues to see an upper cervical chiropractor as a preventative measure. Vic Belonogoff is passionate about upper cervical chiropractic and how much it helps patients.