23 Jun, 2025 0 Comments

IS YOUR JOINT PAIN ACTUALLY BURSITIS?

If you’ve been struggling with ongoing joint pain, swelling, or discomfort that worsens with movement or even rest, you may be dealing with bursitis. It’s a common condition that can really get in the way of daily life—but the good news is, there are effective treatment options available, including a modern, drug-free approach: MLS® Laser Therapy.

WHAT ARE BURSAE?

Bursae (singular: bursa) are small, fluid-filled sacs found throughout your body. Their job is simple yet essential—they act like tiny cushions between bones, tendons, muscles, and skin, reducing friction and allowing smooth, pain-free movement around your joints.

When these bursae become irritated or inflamed, the result is a condition called bursitis.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BURSITIS?

Bursitis can strike in several areas, but it most commonly affects the:

Shoulder
Elbow
Hip

It may also occur in the knee, heel (such as Achilles bursitis), or even the toes.

People with bursitis often describe the pain as a dull ache or throbbing sensation. It can become tender to the touch and may be accompanied by:

Localised swelling
Redness and warmth
Discomfort when moving the joint
Increased pain after periods of rest (particularly in hip bursitis when lying on the affected side)

These symptoms can make everyday tasks—like dressing, walking, or sleeping—challenging.

SO, HOW CAN I GET RID OF BURSITIS?

Traditional treatments for bursitis often include:

Rest and ice packs
Anti-inflammatory medications
Painkillers
Corticosteroid injections
Physiotherapy and exercises to strengthen surrounding muscles

While these methods can be helpful, they’re not suitable for everyone—and some people prefer to avoid medications or injections when possible. That’s where we come in.

At The Therapy Venue, we start with a thorough assessment to ensure bursitis is indeed the source of your pain. From there, we design a tailored treatment plan that may include MLS® Laser Therapy—a non-invasive, pain-free option that’s proving to be highly effective in managing bursitis.

WHAT IS MLS® LASER THERAPY, AND HOW CAN IT HELP?

MLS® Laser Therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to:

Reduce inflammation
Ease pain
Improve circulation
Accelerate tissue repair

It’s applied directly over the affected bursa and surrounding tissue and can be particularly useful in chronic or stubborn cases of bursitis that haven’t responded well to other treatments.

Better still—it’s completely drug-free, pain-free, and doesn’t require any downtime, making it a great alternative or complement to more traditional therapies.