struggling with bursitis pain in the hip, knee shoulder or elbow?
Does This Describe You?
- Are you struggling with bursitis pain and not sure what to do or who to ask?
- Are you frustrated your injury is stopping you from doing the things you love?
- Are you having difficulty sleeping because of your injury and this is affecting your energy and well being during the day?
- Are you frustrated that it feels like life is on hold since your injury started?
- Are you starting to worry it isn’t ever going to get better and might mean arthritis or an operation?
Here at Compass Health Clinic, our highly experienced team of osteopaths and physiotherapists are dedicated to serving the local community in Finchley and helping bursitis sufferers just like you, get back to doing the things you love, without pain or restriction.
What is bursitis?
And why isn’t your pain going away?
Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs — called bursae.These fluid filled sacs exist to cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints.
Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed. The inflammation often causes pain and swelling in the area. These bursae are often irritated alongside their corresponding tendons, which is often missed, and may be why your pain has not gone away.
The most common locations for bursitis are in the:
At Compass Health Clinic we’ve helped 1000s of patients with their pain, creating curated treatment programmes that support them on their journey to doing the things they love.
Our 3 simple steps to eliminating bursitis
Step 1: Choosing the Correct Treatment Approach.
The best approach depends on how long you’ve been suffering from bursitis. If you’ve been suffering with bursitis for less than 3 months, then the best choice is osteopathy or physiotherapy, which incorporates a mixture of hands on therapy, education, advice and exercise. If you’ve been experiencing pain for more than 3 months, then evidence suggests shockwave therapy will provide you with the best outcomes, and reduce your recovery time. All shockwave therapy sessions include hands on therapy, education, advice and exercises as well.
Step 2: Latest Technology for Bursitis Treatment
Shockwave therapy is a targeted therapy that can help with a multitude of chronic tendon and muscular issues. It is delivered non-invasively through the skin and is often recommended for those whole have not responded to other forms of treatment.
Compass Health Clinic is proud to have invested in shockwave therapy to ensure our patients have the latest technology and support during the recovery of bursitis.
Step 3: Education, rehab and advice
This is the most important step, where we will explain what exactly is happening, your triggers so you know what not to do, and exercise advice to gently and progressively increase load and capacity for you, minimising the change of future recurrance.
Shockwave Therapy for bursitis - finchley
Shockwave therapy is also known as radial shockwave therapy. It is a newly available treatment for the management of pain, predominantly found in tendon issues such as tennis elbow.
A shockwave is an intense, short energy wave that moves faster than the speed of sound. This energy wave is used to target painful areas such as the foot, knee, hip, elbow and shoulder. The energy creates micro-trauma, which in turn accelerates the healing process by switching on the body’s own healing mechanisms.
Travelling for shockwave therapy from North London?
We treat patients from all over north London. Patients travel from High Barnet, Whetstone, Totteridge, West Finchley, Southgate, Muswell Hill and Finchley Central. Want to find out more? Click below:
“I first contacted Andrew when I had sudden extreme hip pain. It was late on a Friday before a bank holiday weekend and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get the help I needed for a few days. Andrew accommodated me at very short notice and was able to diagnose and treat my hip pain immediately. He was professional, informative and friendly and was an excellent support throughout my recovery. I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone thinking that they might benefit from treatment from a pro!”
Dani, Google Review
Don't live with pain
Book with us today and be reassured that you’re in the hands of experienced, caring professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bursitis:
Q: What is bursitis and what causes it?
A: Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa — a small, fluid-filled sac that cushions bones, tendons and muscles around a joint. It most commonly affects the hip (trochanteric bursitis), shoulder (subacromial bursitis), knee and elbow. It is usually caused by repetitive movements, sustained pressure on the area, or sudden overloading. Bursitis can also develop alongside tendon problems, which is why a thorough assessment is important to identify everything that is contributing. |
Q: What is the best treatment for bursitis?
A: The most effective approach combines reducing the aggravating factors with progressive strengthening of the surrounding muscles. At Compass Health Clinic, our osteopaths and physiotherapists use hands-on treatment, tailored exercise programmes, and for persistent cases, shockwave therapy. We also help you identify and modify the specific triggers that are keeping the bursitis irritated — for example, sleeping position for hip bursitis or overhead activities for shoulder bursitis. Rest alone is not usually sufficient. |
Q: How long does bursitis take to heal?
A: With appropriate treatment, many cases of bursitis improve significantly within 6–8 weeks. However, if the bursitis has been present for many months or keeps recurring, it may take longer. Chronic bursitis often has an underlying cause such as tendon weakness that needs to be addressed through rehabilitation. We focus on treating the root cause, not just the inflammation, so that the problem resolves properly rather than keeping coming back. |
Book Your Appointment for Bursitis Treatment in Finchley
Don’t live with pain. Book with us today and be reassured that you’re in the hands of experienced, caring professionals who will give you the most effective treatments.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us, and our experts will be happy to help and advise.
Had Bursitis 3 Months or More?
Book a shockwave appointment. Shockwave is most appropriate for stubborn chronic pain that may not have responded to other treatments.
Had Bursitis Less Than 3 Months?
Book an osteopathy or physiotherapy appointment. Both are hands-on physical therapies that treat bursitis in the same way, and are most suitable for treating bursitis that has not become a long-term problem.
If you have questions or need further advice, please contact us and we will be happy to help.