How to Heal Knee Bursitis

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Are you struggling with knee bursitis? Do you experience swelling, limited range of motion or pain in your knee joint? If so, you probably need to strengthen the muscles that support your knee, and this video is for you.

Knee bursitis occurs when a bursa, one of the small fluid-filled sacs near the knee joint, becomes inflamed. Bursae act like lubrication discs that reduce friction and cushion pressure points between your bones, tendons, muscles, and skin. The inflammation in the bursa can occur above, below, or on top of your kneecap, as well as on the lower, inner knee.

Typically, the primary contributors to knee bursitis are impact injuries, prolonged pressure, repetitive stress exercise, or excessive time spent kneeling. And while it can be a painful condition for some, for others the bursa becomes inflamed without causing any pain.

Treatment options can be frustrating, and while injections and surgery are often offered for bursitis, most people can heal on their own with an at-home self-care routine focused on movement. In this video, I’ll reveal what I learned when recovering from bursitis myself, and the exercise tips that will hopefully help you on your healing journey. Let's get started!

VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 Knee bursitis
00:03 Knee bursae anatomy
01:22 Safety disclaimer
01:42 Lucas’ bursitis story + healing tips
02:04 Regression exercises
02:43 Draining + surgery
03:04 Reduced range-of-motion exercises
03:34 Backwards walking
04:59 Lucas’ healing protocol
05:55 Treadmill workout

DISCLAIMER – this video is for educational purposes only. If your knee pain is severe, please see a doctor for a full diagnosis and before starting any self-care routine.

WHAT IS KNEE BURSITIS?
Knee bursitis is caused by inflammation in one or more of the bursa, small fluid-filled sacs, located near your knee joint.

There are several bursae in your knee, helping to reduce friction and provide cushioning for the joint. The largest and most commonly known bursa are the prepatellar bursa (located in front of the kneecap) and the infrapatellar bursa (located just below the kneecap), followed by the pes anserine bursa on the inside. Other bursae are situated around the knee to facilitate smooth movement and minimize friction between tendons, ligaments, and bones.

Bursitis often results from repetitive stress, overuse, or trauma to the knee. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness around, along with limited range of motion. Causes can include activities that put excess pressure on your knee, such as kneeling or prolonged friction.

WHAT WE’LL COVER
Healing exercises to experiment with
Why a treadmill is a powerful tool for bursitis rehabilitation
Why you should exercise in the sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes

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Lucas’ podcast: http://www.LucasRockwoodShow.com
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