Enjoy walking, exercising, gardening or just working without nagging pain. You want that too, don't you? Good news: in many cases you can do a lot yourself to prevent symptoms. Regular or long-term stress on the joints can cause bursitis. Preventing these symptoms therefore starts with smart choices in your daily movement. With small adjustments, you can keep your joints strong and supple.
In this blog, you will read what bursitis is, how it occurs and get 7 practical tips to make bursitis prevention easier.
What is bursitis and how does it happen?
Inside your body are bursas. These are small pads of fluid between bones, muscles and tendons. They make sure everything moves smoothly past each other.
Does a bursa get irritated? Then it can swell and become sensitive. This is called bursitis. You then feel pain when moving or pressing. This often occurs in the shoulder, hip, knee or elbow.
Overexertion is usually the cause. Think making the same movement a lot, lifting too heavily or suddenly playing intense sports. Therefore, preventing bursitis is mainly a matter of sensible load management. More information on joints and inflammation can be found on the website of ReumaNetherlands.
Prevent bursitis with 7 smart habits
Want to stay active without symptoms? By applying these tips in your daily life, you can prevent bursitis.
1. Exercise every day
Regular exercise keeps joints supple and muscles active. You don't have to exercise intensively. A bit of walking, cycling or gentle swimming is enough to give your body good support.
2. Build up slowly
Are you starting a new sport, workout or job? Then give your body time to get used to it. By building up step by step, you avoid overexciting muscles and tendons.
3. Alternate your activities
Do you often repeat the same movement, for example at work or during sports? Then certain areas receive the same load all the time. By alternating, you distribute the stress better throughout the body.
4. Pay attention to your posture
A relaxed posture really makes a difference. Keep your shoulders low, your back straight and your neck relaxed. A properly adjusted chair or workstation also helps reduce tension.
5. Use good technique
Whether you exercise or lift, the way you move is important. Proper execution distributes forces better to muscles and joints and prevents unnecessary strain.
6. Wear good shoes
Shoes with good cushioning and firmness provide a stable base. You will notice this not only on your feet, but also on your knees, hips and back.
7. Take rest in time
Your body needs rest to get stronger. Breaks, relaxation and sufficient sleep allow muscles to recover and allow you to keep using them without pain.
With these habits, you take good care of your body and reduce the risk of complaints, so you can keep doing what you love actively.
Physiotherapy treatment to prevent bursitis
Want to make sure you're moving well? Or do you notice that complaints keep coming back? Then physiotherapy can help.
The physiotherapist will look at your posture, muscle strength and way of moving. You will be given targeted exercises and practical advice. This way, you not only work on recovery, but also on preventing bursitis in the long term.
Together, we make sure you keep moving with confidence. Without fear of pain. With a body that supports you instead of working against you.
Think you are suffering from bursitis? Then get in touch
Do you keep feeling pain when moving? Or would you like advice on bursitis prevention that suits your situation? We would be happy to help you. Visit contact with us at info@friskfysio.nl or call 085-5000333. You can also fill in the contact form on our website. Together, we'll make sure you keep moving smoothly and actively.
