Still Hurting from Bursitis? Fascia Might Be the Hidden Cause of Your Pain
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🔥 What Is Bursitis—And Why Does It Keep Coming Back?
Bursitis happens when small fluid-filled sacs called bursae become inflamed, often in the shoulder, hip, elbow, or knee. It can cause:
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Sharp, burning joint pain
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Zwelling en stijfheid
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Limited movement
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Pain that worsens at night or with activity
But here’s what many people don’t realize: bursitis is often a symptom of deeper soft tissue dysfunction, not just inflammation alone.
🧬 The Fascia–Bursitis Connection
Fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles and joints, can become tight, inflamed, or scarred due to:
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Overuse or repetitive motion
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Old injuries or surgeries
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Poor posture or muscle imbalances
When fascia around a joint compresses the bursa or creates uneven pressure, it triggers inflammation—and recurring bursitis that won’t fully heal.
✅ Myofascial Release: A Natural Way to Relieve Bursitis Pain
Myofascial release gently loosens the tight tissue around inflamed bursae to:
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Reduce pressure on the bursa
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Improve joint mobility
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Ease chronic inflammation
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Support long-term healing naturally
🔧 Why ASTR Works When Other Treatments Fail
While rest, ice, or injections may temporarily reduce pain, they don’t fix the root cause. The ASTR method, developed by Dr. Joseph Jacobs, DPT, uses tool-based myofascial release to break down scar tissue, release fascia, and restore joint balance.
🔗 Treat Bursitis Naturally at Home with ASTR Tools
📘 Want to Learn More?
Dr. Jacobs explains how he overcame his own chronic inflammation and pain in his book,
Pain No More: 7 Proven Secrets to End Chronic Pain, and how the ASTR approach has helped patients with stubborn bursitis, tendinitis, and joint pain recover without drugs or surgery.
🧪 What the Research Says
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Langevin et al. (2006): Fascia restriction contributes to inflammation and chronic pain
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Stecco et al. (2013): Fascial thickening near joints plays a key role in bursitis and overuse injuries
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Jacobs et al. (2023): ASTR therapy reduced bursitis symptoms and restored mobility in 3–5 treatment sessions
🟢 Final Word
If your bursitis keeps flaring up—or hasn’t healed after therapy or injections—your fascia could be the missing piece.Myofascial release with ASTR offers a safe, natural path to lasting pain relief.