Help for Hip (Trochaneric) Bursitis in Geelong

What is Hip (Trochanteric) Bursitis?

A bursa is a sac positioned where the muscles and tendons pass over the bones in a joint. The sac contains a lubricating fluid which cushions and provides for lubrication of the joint.
Trochanteric Bursitis is experienced as pain in the hip or buttock that can run down the outside of the leg, even down to the knee. Putting stress on the bursa, by moving the hip joint, putting weight on it through walking, running or laying on the effected side can increase the level of pain. There could be some swelling or redness around the area.

By Dr. Johannes Sobotta - Sobotta's Atlas and Text-book of Human Anatomy 1909,

What causes Hip (Trochanteric) Bursitis?

Trochanteric Bursitis can be caused by repetitive trauma through excessive walking, running or cycling, where muscles or tendons have been rubbing over the Trochanteric Bursa causing too much friction. If posture, gait or running technique is incorrect, the Bursa is more likely to become inflamed since the muscles or tendons will not be rubbing over the Bursa as they should.
A fall or sudden impact through sports may also damage the Bursa and cause Hip Bursitis.
Other diseases such as arthritis, calcium deposits in the tendons, weak hip muscles or a tight ITB that leads to improper posture can also cause Trochanteric Bursitis.

When to Seek Help for Hip Bursitis?

As with most conditions, catching it early will increase the chances of a faster recovery and reduce the chance of re-occurrence. Also, as somebody with hip pain starts to walk differently to accommodate the pain, other parts of their body (ie. back) can go out of alignment too from improper gait.

If after a couple of weeks symptoms are not improving it's probably worth seeing somebody about it. 

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Hip Bursitis?

Many clients with Hip Bursitis that have Bowen Therapy may report a faster rate of healing, a better range in their movements, and feeling comfortable doing the activities they enjoy.

Bowen may work in several different ways, by calming the nervous system, and reducing tension around painful areas, circulation may be improved. Bowen may improve the range of joint movements indicating better joint function which may help to reduce the rubbing that caused the bursitis pain in the first place, potentially helping clients to feel better for longer.

With Bowen Therapy we address the whole body, targeting several different areas we see as contributing to the problem, and this is how we may get our results to last longer. 

You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy Session targeting Hip Bursitis in Geelong.