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Hip and Shoulder Bursitis: Understanding the Pain & Finding Relief
If you're reading this, you know the frustration: that constant, deep ache in your hip or the nagging catch in your shoulder. It’s the pain that dictates how you sleep, how you dress, and whether you can even climb a flight of stairs without wincing.
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You've been told to "rest it," you've tried the ice packs, and maybe you've had a cortisone shot that only offered a temporary pause button. You're not failing; the old treatments are.
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At Skyline Chiropractic and Sports Medicine, we understand that chronic pain isn't just physical—it impacts your independence, your mood, and your quality of life. We see you, and we're ready to offer you a real way out, starting with our advanced Focused Shockwave Therapy to target and heal the root cause of your pain.
Shoulder Bursitis
Inflammation of the shoulder causing pain, stiffness, and limited arm movement.
Hip Bursitis
Inflammation of the hip’s cushioning sacs causing outer hip pain, tenderness, and stiffness.
Stop Being Sidelined: The Proven, Non-Surgical Fix for Chronic Hip & Shoulder Bursitis
Your Breakthrough Solution: Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT)
We offer the solution our patients call "the treatment that finally worked": Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT).
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This is not a mask for your pain; it's a powerful biological restart button for your body's natural healing process.
Why Shockwave Therapy is the Answer You've Been Searching For
Old Way (Injections/Rest)
Masks Pain temporarily.
Risk of Side Effects (cortisone).
Relies on Luck (hoping it heals).
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New Way (FSWT)
Repairs Tissue at the cellular level.
Non-Invasive, low-downtime treatment.
Activates the body's stem cells and blood flow.
The Result for YOU
Long-Lasting Relief—not a quick fix.
Peace of Mind and a quick return to routine.
Predictable Healing driven by science.
Focused Relief: Hip Bursitis (Greater Trochanteric Pain)
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Are You Tired Of:
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Pain making it impossible to sleep on your side?
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Sharp aches when standing up or climbing stairs?
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Frustration from having to limit your walking or exercise?
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Shockwave Therapy is exceptionally effective for Greater Trochanteric Bursitis. We precisely target the inflamed bursa and associated tendons (gluteus medius/minimus), breaking up scar tissue and calcifications. This immediate stimulation means your body starts the rebuilding process where it failed before.
The proof:
Clinical studies confirm FSWT provides pain relief that is sustained for up to 24 months for this condition. We don't just clear the hurdle; we clear the whole track.
Your Takeaway:
We don't just mask the pain that sidelines you. We target the root cause of stubborn hip pain, allowing you to finally exercise without limitation and reclaim the deep, uninterrupted sleep you've been missing.
Focused Relief: Shoulder Bursitis (Subacromial Pain)
Are You Tired Of:
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Pain when you reach overhead or out to the side?
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Difficulty getting comfortable while driving or sleeping?
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Feeling limited during everyday tasks like dressing or lifting?
FSWT offers a deep, non-surgical pathway to healing for shoulder bursitis. The shockwaves penetrate the subacromial space to reduce inflammation, stimulate blood flow to the rotator cuff tendons, and improve the gliding action of the joint.
Your success is our focus:
By accelerating healing, we restore function and eliminate the internal friction causing your pain. You get your full range of motion back, allowing you to lift, reach, and sleep without interruption.
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Your Takeaway:
We restore your shoulder's effortless motion, giving you back the freedom to reach and play without worry.
Clinical studies have shown that for chronic hip bursitis (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome), Focused Shockwave Therapy provides significant pain relief that is often sustained for up to two years (24 months) post-treatment. This demonstrates a true, long-term healing effect, not just a temporary fix.
Focused Shockwave Therapy delivers powerful, measurable results. Clinical trials using the Constant-Murley Score (a standard measure of pain and function) show that patients treated with FSWT often achieve a 90% functional success rate (meaning near-perfect shoulder motion and activity) by six months post-treatment
Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT) to standard corticosteroid injections (CSI) for chronic hip pain (GTPS), FSWT proved significantly more effective in the long- term. While both treatments offered pain relief initially, FSWT resulted in superior function and quality of life at
12 months
Chiropractic & Shockwave: The Ultimate Treatment Synergy
While Focused Shockwave Therapy (FSWT) provides the powerful catalyst needed to break the chronic pain cycle, its benefits are amplified when combined with comprehensive chiropractic care. FSWT rapidly addresses the biological problem—using acoustic energy to break down scar tissue and flood the bursa with nutrients—leading to faster pain relief and tissue repair.
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However, chronic bursitis is often a mechanical problem.
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Our integrated approach ensures lasting relief: Chiropractic adjustments correct the joint restrictions that cause friction, soft tissue therapy addresses muscle tightness, and targeted rehabilitation strengthens weak areas. This synergy means we don't just treat the inflamed symptom; we fix the underlying biomechanical cause, ensuring you not only heal quickly but also move correctly and remain pain-free for the long term.
We believe your healing journey is personal. When you walk into Skyline Chiropractic and Sports Medicine, you're not a number or a file—you are a valued individual with a unique story.
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We take the time to listen, assess the exact root cause of your pain, and explain the treatment plan in clear, simple terms. You will always know what to expect, and you will always feel heard.
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Our promise to you: We deliver a professional, evidence-based solution supported by research, giving you the trust you need and the results you deserve.
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Take the First Step Toward a Pain-Free Life
Don't let chronic hip or shoulder pain steal another day of sleep, work, or activity. The path to relief is clear, non-surgical, and starts right here.
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Focused Shockwave Therapy: The scientifically proven catalyst that restarts your body's long-term repair process.
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