Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options for Bursitis Injuries

We Have Helped Thousands of Sufferers Deal With Bursa Inflammation, Tendonitis, Knee Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Cramps and Spasms Over The Past 17 Years via Our Home Conservative Treatment Recommendations.

A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE:

  • Decreased Their Bursitis Pain Quickly and Significantly
  • Increased Their Bodys Capability to Heal an Inflamed Bursa
  • Increased the Range of Motion (ROM) in their Joint(s) affected by Bursitis (reduction of joint atrophy)
  • Decreased the Incidence of Overcompensation Injuries
  • Decreased their Chance of Re-Injury due to Increased ROM and enhanced Blood Flow.
  • Minimized the Growth of Scar Tissue after Surgery (post surgical rehab)
  • Decreased their Chance of Re-Injury by Learning About What Caused the Injury in the First Place.

...they simply decided to try our home treatment recommendations and committed themselves to a daily rehabilitative protocol.

Before you decide on a treatment path for your bursitis, an understanding of the three major stages of the healing process is critical. With the right knowledge and the right treatment options, you can accelerate your recovery without the fear of re-injury or setbacks (which unfortunately, happens a LOT with soft tissue injuries - we will explain why further down the page).

If you are suffering from an infected bursa (known as "septic bursitis"), it is very important to get to a doctor right away. Septic bursitis can be life threatening and can advance very quickly.

The overwhelming majority of soft tissue injuries, however, do not require surgery and in such cases your physician will almost certainly recommend conservative treatment options. The combination of rest, elevation, topical pain relief cream and the use of a Cold Compress or Ice Pack (when there is swelling) is the gold standard in medicine for minimizing tissue damage and reducing inflammation after injury or activity.

The Three Major Stages of Bursitis Healing

Regardless of what bursitis you may be suffering from (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle), the treatment stages are the same. The location of the treatment is wherever the inflamed bursa may be.


Stage 1: Reduce The Initial Inflammation

Inflammation is the body's natural response to a soft tissue injury and is a normal part of the healing process, helping to reduce tissue infection in the early stages of injury. Swelling, pain, heat sensation, redness, and loss of function are the main symptoms experienced and it is your body's way of telling you there is something wrong.

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The combination of rest, topical pain relief cream and the use of a Cold Compress or Ice Pack (when there is swelling) is the gold standard in medicine for minimizing tissue damage and reducing inflammation after injury or activity. It serves as a critical starting point before continuing into the next phase of the healing process.

Stage 2: Enhance Blood Flow to the Injured Bursa & Surrounding Tendons, Muscles & Ligaments

Bursae, tendons, and ligaments are considered soft tissue although they are also very dense. As a result, they naturally receive very little blood flow and this is precisely why injuries to these tissues take so long to heal. The challenge is - how do you effectively increase blood flow to tissue in these areas?

  • Rigorous exercise is out of the question as it will lead to further injury.
  • Visits to the clinic are helpful, but that only happens a few times a week.

Lower Blood Flow = Longer Healing Time

It is through the blood that the body carries oxygen, nutrients and water that injured soft tissue rely on to repair and rebuild. It is well known that increased blood flow dramatically helps your body accelerate the healing process.

When you have a bursa injury, there is reduced blood flow to the injury site - inflammation and reduced movement (lack of activity or on-going immobility) will reduce the flow of blood - and if you think about it, this makes sense. Moving the joint(s) where there is bursitis is very painful, so it is very common for bursitis sufferers to have significantly reduced mobility; over time, this leads to atrophy - a shortening of muscles, tendons and ligaments of the joint.

Stage 3: Recognize That Healing is a Process

With dedication, the right tools, and the right information - you will achieve your goal of a sustainable recovery. A combination approach of rest, cold compression, TShellz Wrap® treatments, and functional movements will make it happen much more quickly.

In our experience, soft tissue repair rates via conservative home treatment methods using a dedicated, comprehensive approach have surprised many of our clients, but will differ from person to person. In nearly all cases, however, it is very important to stop whatever you were doing that created the injury in the first place (ie. running, racquetball, hiking, repetitive movements at work).

Only once the injury has substantially improved (and on the recommendation of a physician) should you consider starting exercise routines and stretching activities which is essentially the last and final stage of soft tissue healing. Exercise and stretch routines assigned by your therapist or doctor will allow your healed soft tissues to gain elasticity and strength - effectively helping combat the occurrence of atrophy which is triggered from inactivity.

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What Exactly IS a Bursa?

The bursae (Latin for bags) are made of connective tissue and filled with synovial fluid. Like tiny pillows, they cushion parts of the body like the elbows, which are often exposed to friction or pressure. When you prop your elbows on a hard tabletop, the bursa prevents the bone from pressing too hard against your skin. There are over one hundred bursae in the human body, many of them near joints.

© IQWiG (Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care) (2023) Bursitis: Overview - InformedHealth.org - NCBI Bookshelf. Retrieved May 15, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK525773/

Most of you are reading this because you suspect you have a bursa injury, or perhaps you have already received a confirmed diagnosis. Either way, you are most likely interested in learning; what are the steps I need to take to properly heal bursitis?

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We receive questions like this on a daily basis. The approach we take is based on years of experience and based on sound, scientific principles. We discuss these approaches in-depth further down the page and throughout the rest of the website. Before getting into that however, it is important to understand the characteristics of the bursa and the role it plays within the body.

A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that functions as a cushion and provides a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body around joints. Essentially, a bursa provides a slick surface so that tendons and ligaments can "slide" across a bony prominence so they don't catch or rub against the bone.

The major bursae (bursae is plural for bursa) are located adjacent to tendons near large joints, such as in the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, though there are hundreds of them throughout the body. Bursae will typically develop as the body needs them, and it is not uncommon for some people to have bursae in an area where others do not. Once a bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as bursitis; if the bursa becomes infected, it is known as "septic bursitis". Septic bursitis is not something to take lightly, as an infected bursa can spread infection throughout the body and become life-threatening very quickly.

How Long to Recover from Bursitis?

If you have pain and/or swelling within or around a joint, you may have bursitis. See your physician if symptoms do not go away within a few weeks. It can take several months to get rid of bursitis, though conservative treatments and/or medical treatment can speed up the process. It is important to deal with bursitis quickly - the longer bursitis continues, the greater the chance this injury will cause secondary injuries such as tendinitis or muscle strain due to decreased Range of Motion that will eventually occur.

..Pre/Post-Surgery Bursa Recovery

If a bursectomy is undertaken, you will find we have effective solutions to reduce post-surgery recovery time. Reduction of inflammation reduces pain, enhances range of motion and minimizes scar tissue growth. Read more about effective options for pre/post surgery here.

Bursitis Reinjury & Chronic (Long Term) Injury Risk

Chronic bursitis typically develops due to ongoing, long term issues such as continuous overuse of a specific joint, some types of joint diseases and/or inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes.

Acute bursitis is bursitis that develops as a result of injury. Examples would be something like a direct impact to a bursa (ie. falling and landing on your elbow bursa), an infection or a bone fracture.

The risk of re-injury and secondary complications such as overcompensation strains lies primarily with sufferers of chronic bursitis. Basically, the longer you suffer from bursitis, the greater the risk of running into more problems.

Chronic bursitis may last for several months and may recur frequently. Bouts may last a few days to several weeks. If inflammation persists near a joint, the joint’s range of motion may be limited. Prolonged limitation of motion may lead to muscle atrophy.

Deepan S. Dalal, MD, MPH, Brown University (2023) Bursitis - Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders - MSD Manual Professional Edition. Retrieved May 11, 2023, from https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/bursa,-muscle,-and-tendon-disorders/bursitis

Re-injury & Overcompensation Injuries From Bursitis Must be Avoided at All Costs

Forgive me for stating the obvious, but after reading the above points it should be apparent to you that it is important to heal your bursitis as quick as possible. Why?

  • The longer you have bursitis, the more likely you will experience secondary strains and sprains due to overcompensation.
  • Chronic soft tissue injury means that the area is continually experiencing injury faster than the body can heal it. The body starts to heal injured tissue by growing scar tissue (aka "fibrotic tissue") to slowly rebuild the area. Every time you re-injure the area, you introduce more scar tissue.

Re-Injury is very common... why? Everyone wants to get back to their regular lifestyle once the pain has reduced. Here is where you have to be careful - often, much of the pain is due to inflammation - so, once you iced the area and the swelling dropped, a lot of the pain probably disappeared too. So then you start back at your regular lifestyle and then all of a sudden the old injury starts flaring up again - this is re-injury!

Just Because The Pain Has Dropped, It Does Not Mean Your Bursitis Has Healed

Re-Injury is bad because sure, it delays the healing process, but what's worse is that every re-injury and additional healing cycle increases the amount of scar tissue that builds up in the area of your original injury (the area around the retrocalcaneal bursa and achilles tendon is a common example of this). This applies to tendons, muscles, ligaments and other connective tissue as well.

Scar tissue is a weak form of collagen - hard, inflexible, and tough to get rid of once it begins to take hold. The more scar tissue that develops in the joint, the more you lose range of motion; with excess scar tissue build up and reduced flexibility, the joint will remain weak and prone to re-straining and re-tearing.

While you can go a number of days and even a few weeks without any major setbacks during the injury.. inevitably, a certain movement or motion might trigger a flare up or perhaps tendonitis in the joint. This is attributed to the scar tissue build up and will result in the buildup of yet more scar tissue and a further reduced range of motion (ROM).

The more scar tissue that develops, the greater the risk of winding up permanently injured with chronic pain, atrophy or even arthritis. Scar tissue in your connective tissue means your affected joint will not perform as well as it once did; it also becomes more prone to further injury. The longer the injury remains, the risk of atrophy increases and the risk of increased scar tissue growth increases. This is why it is important to deal with your bursitis sooner rather than later.

Continuous re-injury and build-up of scar tissue makes it more likely that you will wind up with chronic pain, reduced Range of Motion or even arthritis (permanent damage).

Heal Quickly to Minimize Scar Tissue Growth & Reduce Re-Injury Risk

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If you have strains or spasms in your muscle(s) it is important to heal quickly and completely; this will help minimize the build up of scar tissue. If you don't, your tissue injury may be the start of a long term chronic injury resulting in a loss of Range of Motion and joint atrophy. This is where pro athletes have the advantage. They use therapeutic tools to speed their healing so that they are 100% healed before they resume their sport. Even once they return to the sport, they use these tools constantly to heal any recurring tendon, ligament or muscle damage before it can build into something big. For professional athletes, having the right tools means all the difference. For the rest of us having the right tools should be just as important.

The human body will use scar tissue as a temporary solution and will try to build the scar tissue as fast as possible to heal tears in soft tissue (muscles, tendons). Scar tissue can form fast to bring together the edges of a tear, but working fast doesn't mean that the job's done right. When scar tissue forms it doesn't come together as neatly as regular (healthy) tendon/ligament tissue would. Scar tissue fibers will lay down over top of your tear in a cluttered, messy and jumbled up way.

This is how scar tissue works - it is messy and inelastic. The scar tissue that forms in your soft tissue will be unorganized and won't line up properly with the healthy tissue surrounding the tear. This scar tissue will attach to everything in and around the tear including the surrounding healthy tissue as well. This results in a long-term fusing together of everything the scar tissue touches, reducing your ability to move and making the injury even more painful!

The longer a soft tissue injury remains, the more scar tissue is likely to build up in and around the injury location. This is why it is critical to treat your injury quickly without delay.

Continuous re-injury and build-up of scar tissue while staying active or going back to work means you will experience a greater risk of winding up with on-going, chronic foot pain and overcompensation injuries to the hips, knee(s), and or back.

Why is Fast Healing Important for Bursitis?

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Once a bursa becomes irritated and inflamed, recovery time is lengthy, requiring a reduction in activity for a long period of time to allow the bursa to heal. This is why many bursitis sufferers start having muscle atrophy and tendonitis problems near the injured bursa. An inflamed bursa will often starting causing nearby tendon inflammation, and your immobile joint will begin to lose more flexibility as unused muscles shorten over time (atrophy). This is why it is important to heal your bursitis as quickly as possible - you need to avoid the vicious cycle of tendonitis and decreased Range of Motion that will occur with chronic (long term) bursitis.

The Good News: The Body Uses Blood To Repair Itself

Before we go further, it is important to understand that your body is capable of healing itself. This is why your physician will always try to opt for the conservative treatment first - usually, it works although it takes time to heal. Your blood flow carries oxygen and much needed nutrients to injured tissue in the body while also flushing away toxins and waste at the same time. When you have a bursitis injury, however, there is not much blood flow in the bursa, and since you are not moving the area much, blood flow in the area is further minimized. Joint movement where the bursitis is can increase the severity of the injury; if there has been some healing, you could re-injure yourself if your joint is not immobile. Blood Flow (the natural healing process in your body) needs assistance for such injuries because blood flow is greatly restricted when you are immobile. When treating bursitis, an effective treatment will increase blood flow to the injured area while the joint is immobile. The increased blood flow will maximize the body's own ability to heal tissue.

A Swollen Bursa Should Not Normally Persist for Months or Longer. Here is Why It Does For Many

Recovery from bursitis can take a very long time, especially when some of the less effective, traditional methods are utilized. This is simply because typical treatments either focus on masking of pain or are too inconsistent to provide sustainable improvement.

1: Bursitis Sufferers Continue to Aggravate & Re-Injure Their Bursa

2: Visits to Physio (PT) Help - We Always Recommend It - But It Can Be Costly And Inconvenient

3: People Tend To Focus Too Much On Cold Treatments

4: Injections Can Cause Harm If You Are Not Careful

Bursitis Injuries - They Certainly Are Life Changing Aren't They...

bursae of the elbow

If you've been living with the agony of bursitis for some time now, it's almost a sure thing that you're feeling discouraged, tired, and worn-out. Some bursitis sufferers we have spoken with have been confined to a wheelchair - just due to the pain of their bursitis! Seemingly simple chores are now impossible - like getting in and out of a car, cooking a meal, or just standing and walking for significant periods of time. The constant pain has no doubt interrupted your sleep, just adding to the long-term misery that this condition can bring on.

Inflamed bursae cause extreme pain and reduce your ability to move. It can be very challenging to keep a positive attitude and outlook when suffering from the pain and immobility that bursitis can bring.

If you choose not to deal with your bursitis, you may end up in a long term downward spiral. What ends up happening is that bursitis will often freeze you up over a long period, cause overcompensation injuries and decrease the range of motion in your affected joint (which can by itself cause secondary soft tissue injuries). This will definitely set back your recovery and in some cases, it can trigger a long term problem that never goes away (reduced joint mobility, tendonosis, permanent limp). In the case of one of our previous clients, he was confined to a wheelchair for over 2 years specifically due to a chronic bursitis problem - believe me in saying this - it is important to not ignore bursitis.

Bursitis Can Also Lead to Other Conditions and Injuries

Every time we use our joint where there is painful bursitis, tendons and muscle tissue move; when they disturb an inflamed bursa, every movement hurts. With injured tissue, pain happens - sometimes a LOT of pain, so we try not to move it. So, when doing something we need to use our affected joint for (climbing stairs, getting up from the sofa, moving a car wheel, walking to the mailbox), we start to use the non-affected joints more. In the case of shoulder bursitis, we use our other shoulder instead even though it is inconvenient. In cases of hip bursitis, you may find you are using your knees and back more - and so forth. Our body will automatically try to use other muscles to reduce pain even though it is inconvenient and you may not be fully aware it is happening. This concept of using other muscles/joints to complete a task is known as overcompensation.

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A couple days later (after purposefully avoiding movement of affected joint), the pain has gone down (as well as the swelling) and this is where the trouble begins! The pain disappeared with the swelling but we still aren't fully healed.. Not knowing this, we start using our joint again and then the injury swells up again like it did before - all because the injury wasn't fully healed in the first place.

Eventually, we use the other leg/shoulder/arm more and more, in an attempt to lessen the pain. The problem is now that many of the muscles and joints you are relying on due to overcompensation are now being overused. This means that aches and pain now become commonplace in areas that you weren't expecting - all as a result of the original bursitis injury and the body's instinctive nature to "protect" it.

Everything in the human body is connected. Any soft tissue injury can lead to other injuries over time if not treated properly. You might start using your opposite arm or leg to perform normal daily activities, like carrying grocery bags or moving things around your house. You may also try to use the opposite side of your body to get back to work sooner to avoid waiting for your injury to heal completely.

Subacromial Bursitis Pain Pattern

Many of our clients have experienced pain in other areas of their body because they shift the "work" to the opposite side of their body. For example, a serious muscle strain in the right forearm can often lead to over-straining of the left forearm (a roofer would switch from holding a nailgun in the dominant, injured arm to the other weaker arm and likely strain that forearm quite easily).

We continually re-injure ourselves through our daily activities and now we are dealing with long term chronic injuries due to atrophy and overcompensation.

Muscle imbalances result, placing tension on bone and softer tissues - leading to a misalignment within the body. The extra stress on the opposite side of the body will also result in weakness and fatigue of soft tissue - increasing the chances they can eventually be injured or gradually degenerate. This is a textbook example of how you get an overcompensation injury. In some cases, physical therapists (PTs) warn that overcompensation can be very dangerous as it will affect gait or alignment on a permanent basis.

Trochanteric Bursitis Pain Pattern

An injury to one bursa can easily lead to straining in other areas, making an overall recovery hard to initiate. For example, a serious case of bursitis in the right knee can often lead to over-straining of the left knee and even hip. Most commonly, the injury occurs on the dominant side, so the risk of straining the other (weaker) side increases. The longer the injury (and corresponding pain) persists, the greater the chance that you will sustain more strain from overcompensation, eventually leading to issues in those areas as well. To minimize potential secondary injuries, know that it is important to deal with your bursitis injury quickly and completely.

Ignoring overcompensation pain and the pain in your original injury while returning to regular activities or your job can lead to even more problems with healing - like a chronic tendonitis/tendinosis injury or the formation of massive amounts of scar tissue in the area. Bursitis can turn into a vicious cycle - which is why it is absolutely critical to focus on methods that improve and strengthen injured tissue in a timely manner. The faster you truly heal, the less chance you have of sinking into a downward spiral of re-injury, scar tissue growth and overcompensation injuries.

Okay, I Have Bursitis ...What Should I Do Now?

Now, on to recommendation number two in the journey to heal your bursitis...

The TShellz® Circulatory Boost Wrap For Healthy Tissue Over The Long Term

The best option we came across in our research to accomplish effective blood flow to soft tissue at home is the TShellz Wrap®. The intent of this device is twofold: 1)increase blood flow in the treatment area, and 2) increase flexibility, elasticity and length of connective tissue in the treatment area.

Have you seen what happens when you add water to a flower wilted from drought? In essence, your bursitis injury is much like a "wilted" flower; your body wants to heal its injury, but needs lots of nutrients to do it. Blood brings life to your tissue by delivering healing nutrients and oxygen that are vital for their growth and survival. Without a good supply of blood, your bursa simply won't heal properly.

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Using a TShellz Wrap® will not expose you to the risk of causing further harm to soft tissue like you can when using rigorous exercise. The TShellz Wrap® accomplishes the goal of indirectly stimulating blood circulation without the need for intensive exercise and as such reduces your risk of re-injury.

The TShellz Wrap®: Intended to Enhance Blood Flow in the Treatment Area

The intent of a TShellz Wrap® treatment is to ease pain by dilating blood vessels, decrease stiffness by elongating soft tissue, improve blood circulation, and boost metabolism and enzyme activity. In stimulating localized blood flow to damaged soft tissue, you provide needed oxygen, water and nutrients to grow strong healthy collagen. In addition, you will experience a clearing of toxins and excess fluid build up from the injury site. Over the intermediate term, this helps to reduce incidents of swelling as trapped fluids will be whisked away - reducing pressure on blood vessels.

Using the TShellz Wrap® is truly a unique experience. Within moments of applying a treatment, you can feel the healing sensation due to the increase in blood flow within the area. During a treatment, and for quite some time after you finish, the treated area will feel relaxed and less painful. It's a very soothing sensation and extremely effective.

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Knee TShellz Wrap Treatment on Sofa Reading
MendMeShop Knee TShellz Wrap®

Augment your recovery while reducing risk of re-injury. This wrap is designed to:

  • increase extensibility & flexibility of knee soft tissue during treatment & for a short while after
  • increase blood flow in the application area
  • be used on the front, back or side of the knee

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TShellz Trochanteric Bursa Treatment in Stable
MendMeShop Hip/Back TShellz Wrap®

Augment your recovery while reducing risk of re-injury. This wrap is designed to:

  • increase extensibility & flexibility of muscles in the back during treatment & for a short while after
  • increase blood flow in the application area
  • be used on the upper back, lower back, hips, chest & abdomen

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Shoulder TShellz Wrap Treatment Before Softball
MendMeShop Shoulder TShellz Wrap®

Augment your recovery while reducing risk of re-injury. A TShellz application is intended to:

  • increase extensibility & flexibility of shoulder soft tissue during treatment & for a short while after
  • increase blood flow in the application area
  • be used on either shoulder

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Who Should Use the TShellz Wrap®

We recommend the use of a TShellz Wrap®:

  • If you have injured tendons, ligaments or muscle, then the TShellz Wrap® will provide the all-important function of boosting blood circulation where it is needed most.
  • If you are dealing with soft tissue conditions affecting your range of motion.
  • If you have a chronic soft tissue condition that has lasted for years- this device is intended to kick start the recovery process and help strengthen surrounding and supporting tissues.
  • If you are still working with a soft tissue injury, the TShellz Wrap® will help relax injured soft tissue prior to work and after a day at the job.
  • If you are still trying to enjoy your favorite activities such as gardening, tennis, golf, etc - use the TShellz Wrap® prior to activity to help reduce chances of re-injuring or re-aggravating those targeted tissues.
  • If you are suffering from bursitis and want to treat a major source of it (inflammation and damage to tissue surrounding the bursa sac). Through trauma, overuse or degenerative changes, muscle and tendons surrounding the bursa sacs will tighten and constrict. When they do, they place pressure on the bursa, causing it to become irritated. Applying a TShellz Wrap® to the area will help relax tissue in the treatment area, taking pressure off the bursa.
  • If you have been to a clinic for some form of massage or stretching and your PT or physician has recommended stretching and/or conservative treatments for home.
  • If you have upcoming surgery scheduled for your soft tissue injury, then you will find a blood circulation booster to be a powerful tool after surgery to help surgically repaired tissues recover for long-term health. (once the surgery wound has healed and your physician has given the ok - minimum 6 weeks after surgery)
  • If you are experiencing atrophy in your joint and want to reduce the risk of re-injury (or further injury) while stretching - we recommend its use every time before you stretch.

Increased Blood Circulation = Increased Healing Capability

TShellz Wraps® contain a unique Carbon Fiber Energy Pad which is flexible and will shape to conform to your body. This Energy Pad emits a uniform wave of perfectly safe energy over its entire surface. This energy is absorbed by soft tissue in the treatment area, opening blood vessels, resulting in an increase in blood flow. Increased blood circulation is what your body needs to accelerate the healing of soft tissue and this is why we recommend the TShellz Wrap®.

The TShellz Wrap® is an FDA Registered Medical Device and is suitable for use in therapeutic clinics and FROM HOME. It is completely safe for people and patients to use for themselves.

The technology found in a TShellz Wrap® has been used for decades in the worlds of professional and amateur sports - a contributing factor as to why athletes seem to recover from injuries so quickly.

Have you ever wondered by an athlete can return to activity after 3 or 4 weeks following a soft tissue injury - while your average person takes much longer to return back to normal? The secret isn't really that much of a secret - it involves consistent treatments (meaning multiple times a day) using a treatment like the TShellz Wrap® to stimulate blood flow to the injured tissues. Most athletes have the luxury of using in-house facilities many times per day.

How many us can afford the time and money to visit a clinic multiple times a day? Very few indeed. This is how you can gain some of the advantages that athletes enjoy in their injury recovery - by using a device like the TShellz Wrap® two or three times a day on a consistent basis.

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achilles ankle T•Shellz Wrap

Consistent Treatments = Consistent And Long Term Improvement

What Else Makes the TShellz Wrap® So Special?

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We believe the TShellz Wrap® to be one of the most effective home treatments to increase localized blood flow in and around the treatment area.

We can promise that you will receive a product that is designed to be safe and does what it is supposed to do... reduce pain (as stated in "Therapeutic Heat and Cold", 4th edition. - Ed. Justus F. Lehmann, M.D., Williams, and Wilkin) temporarily increase length & flexibility of soft tissue (as stated in "Therapeutic Heat and Cold", 4th edition. - Ed. Justus F. Lehmann, M.D., Williams, and Wilkin) and aid your body in recovering from tendon, muscle and other soft tissue injuries via enhanced blood flow.

The unit plugs into a standard wall outlet to get its power. The nice thing about the power supply is that the same unit can be used in North America and overseas as well. It has the capability to operate between 110v and 230v.

The TShellz Wrap® has a special signal controller that can be set for 3 different power levels of application (3=High, 2=Medium, 1=Low). The cord is long enough that you can sit or lie comfortably and watch TV, read or surf the net while you're using it.

Treatments are max 30 minutes in duration and the device can be worn over clothing. This allows you to use the device at work, at home, or really anywhere you have access to an electrical outlet.

When Should I Use My TShellz Wrap During the Day?

The most common question we receive from individuals prior to purchasing is - how many times a day should I be using my TShellz Wraps® and when should I be using them? While treatment plans will differ for each individual and their specific injury, there are general guidelines that should be adhered to.

The TShellz Wrap® would then be used:

We Guarantee That If You Use Our Products on Your Bursitis for 60 days as Directed, Your Bursitis Pain Will be Greatly Reduced or Eliminated and Your Joint Flexibility will Increase. If This Does Not Happen, We Will Refund Your Money.

We are an FDA Registered Company, and our TShellz Wrap, also know as a TShellz® Circulatory Boost Wrap Wrap, is an FDA Registered Medical Device suitable for use in hospitals and therapeutic clinics. Since it is deemed safe for patients to use themselves, the TShellz Wrap can be used for home treatment.

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Arnica Infusion Ingredients

The Arnica Infusion formula is based on a combination of scientific research and the use of high quality ingredients. The properties within the formula were chosen for their pain relief, anti-inflammatory, and soothing qualities.

The acting ingredients within the formula include ones many of us are familiar with; along with ones that have not received a lot of publicity (only in research circles). Extensive testing resulted in a blending of ingredients that provides the most synergistic of benefits.

The notable ingredients in the Arnica Infusion formula include:

  • Arnica - powerful anti-inflammatory, speeds recovery, enhances circulation
  • Menthol - provides deep penetrating pain relief with a nice cooling sensation
  • Vitamin B6 - promotes normal nerve function
  • MSM - supports healthy connective tissues, anti-inflammatory
  • Ilex Leaf Extract - increases circulation, skin conditioner
  • Vitamin E - anti-inflammatory, enhances circulation, hydrates the skin
  • Aloe - anti-inflammatory properties, soothes the skin
  • Tea Tree - enhances penetration of ingredients

Extensive quality control procedures during the manufacturing process ensure the ingredients and final product are both safe and effective. We would not stake our reputation on anything but the best.

A Note On OverCompensation

Since you are reading this, you probably know that serious bursitis does not just disappear. Over time, it will usually wreak havoc on you due to lack of movement and over-compensation. It will often cause secondary strains and tendon injuries on your other joints due to overcompensation. Recovery takes a longer time for such chronic (long term) injuries, but proper and complete healing is essential to regain strength and get you back to the activities you enjoy.

The longer your bursitis endures, the greater the risk of running into serious overcompensation injuries.

To Stop Re-Injury & Reduce the Risk of a More Serious Overcompensation Injury, You Need to Heal Quickly & Completely!

Anyone in need of rapid recovery and complete healing must consider a comprehensive treatment plan that includes an effective means to minimize swelling and inflammation yet also stimulate blood flow and tissue elasticity. We have found no better set of tools that can be used at home than this:

Conservative Treatment Tools Our Clients Have Used to Help
Limit Damage & Boost The Body's Soft Tissue Repair Process at Home:

  • A Cold Compress or Ice Pack to reduce inflammation of the bursitis (and likely tendinitis) as soon as possible.
  • A TShellz Wrap to increase blood-flow to areas where you are experiencing bursitis (a Localized Enhanced Circulatory Response® Treatment).
  • MendMeShop Arnica Pain Cream for temporary relief of pain from bursitis.
  • A Support Sleeve for light joint compression and support.
  • An Exercise & Stretching Plan to prevent muscle atrophy and shortened tendons. A proper plan will increase elasticity and strengthen the muscles and tendons of the affected joint.

Conservative treatment tools just like these have been used successfully by thousands of soft tissue injury sufferers - just like you.

The TShellz Wrap®: Intended to Enhance Blood Flow in the Treatment Area

We believe the use of TShellz Wraps® for boosting blood flow to tissue in the local area of application is one of the most under-utilized home treatment options available on the market today. We have client after client that have tried many options out there and have been amazed at how effective and fast the TShellz Wrap treatment can relieve pain and increase blood flow in the treatment area.

Increased Blood Flow Stimulates the Bodys' Ability to Heal

With regular use of the TShellz Wrap:

  • Your pain will be reduced*.
  • Due to increased blood flow, soft tissue in the treatment area will be expected to recover at an accelerated rate with reduced potential for re-injury*.
  • Tissue in the treated area should experience a larger range of motion and increased extensibility of collagen tissue* due to the heat effect on soft tissue. This should translate into a reduced rate of re-injury occurrence as soft tissue is known to lengthen and become more flexible when exposed to warm temperature. (*Chapter 9 of "Therapeutic Heat and Cold", 4th edition. - Ed. Justus F. Lehmann, M.D., Williams, and Wilkin)

*Know that every personal soft tissue injury is unique and the TShellz Wrap may not work for everyone. This is why we offer a 60-day money back return on all our TShellz Wrap devices.

Reduction of Swelling (and Swelling Associated Pain)...

Would you know you injured yourself if there was no pain? Probably not! Pain and swelling perform a useful role in letting you know that you did, in fact, injure yourself. Pain and swelling are what get you to seek out medical attention in the hopes of finding a way to reduce the pain and heal your injury.

Inflamed bursae cause extreme pain and reduce your ability to move. We all know that if the injury was healed, the pain would go away but what about the opposite situation? If the pain was gone, does that mean the injury is better? Unfortunately, that is not always true. Just remember that an injury is not healed just because the swelling is gone - this is why you need to keep working on the bursa area consistently with your home conservative treatment regimen that includes a Cold Compress or Ice Pack, a TShellz Wrap® and a good exercise/stretch routine.

Most sufferers of bursitis or chronic bursa pain will recover more quickly if they treat their injury correctly. If you have a bad bursitis injury and/or tendonitis condition, you will benefit greatly by treating your injury correctly. That means using the right therapies every single day.

Bursitis Post-Operative Recovery

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If surgical intervention is required, you will find we have effective solutions for before and after surgery. Key areas for pre surgery is reduction of inflammation, while for post surgery, the focus is on pain reduction, inflammation reduction, range of motion increases, and minimization of scar tissue growth.

Doctors and Surgeons are always improving the techniques used in surgery, and results from surgery now are much more positive than they were in the past. However, all surgeries introduce scar tissue, and recovery from surgery can be disappointing and take longer than anticipated.

If you do wind up getting surgery, know that rehabilitation at-home while attending regular PT or doctor appointments is vital for your overall recovery.

Consistent exercise and conservative treatment on a daily basis during your rehabilitation while working with your doctor or PT is key. This is why you should seriously consider talking with your doctor or surgeon about maximizing your recovery by using the TShellz Wrap® at home once you are approved for PT (this is typically a minimum of 6 weeks after a significant surgery).

The more consistent you work at enhancing blood flow to surgically repaired soft tissue, the more consistent the healing process will be. Nourishing the tissues will more oxygen and nutrients (which are carried through the blood stream) will give the body a better ability to produce new, healthy collagen. In effect, you will help the body produce stronger soft tissue while potentially reducing the number of setbacks that can occur following surgical procedures.

The TShellz® Circulatory Boost Wrap and Atrophy

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Shortened connective tissue [muscles, tendons and ligaments] due to lack of use is a real problem during recovery. Once you start to feel better and use the joint, connective tissue gets overstretched (because they have shortened and weakened); this introduces small micro tears in the connective tissue. These micro-tears start the formation of scar tissue, which unlike muscles, tendon, or ligaments is nearly inflexible. Once there is inflexible scar tissue in there, tears are more likely to continue; eventually you've got a serious problem with a joint that does not flex as much as it did before and this becomes a chronic condition. You'll know you have scar tissue when you get shooting pain if you stretch your joint too far... it is something that physical therapist's often deal with (ie. shoulder manipulation).

To prevent this, use the TShellz Wrap before undertaking any significant activity, as heat from this treatment will actually elongate & increase the flexibility of muscles, tendons and ligaments. This is why we advise bursitis sufferers to treat themselves with a TShellz Wrap first thing in the morning before getting active. After treatment, the joint will be more flexible, able to handle higher stresses starting to micro-tear. The ability for soft tissue to stretch further before micro-tearing will allow you to gently stretch your recovering joint without re-injuring it yet again. This is a huge boon for recovery. We also advise you speak with your physician about using the TShellz Wrap® for post surgery recovery, as surgery will always introduce scar tissue and TShellz Wrap treatments in post-op recovery is intended to increase soft tissue flexibility and as such help reduce scar tissue growth.

The Key Points To Keep in Mind When Treating Your Bursa Injury

1: Make Sure That COMPLETE Healing is Your #1 Goal

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We all know that if your bursitis was healed, the pain would go away but what about the opposite situation? If the pain is gone, does that mean the injury is better? Unfortunately, this is not always true.

Too many people only focus on suppressing pain symptoms while providing less attention to the true healing aspects of the body. Experiencing less pain, while obviously a good short-term goal, does not equate to underlying healing. Scar tissue can remain for months or years after one gets to a point of being relatively pain-free. However, as long the weak and brittle scar tissue remains, you are susceptible to re-injury or re-aggravation. Certain motions or movements can cause the weaker tissue to easily tear - resulting in some reversal of the recovery up until that point.

This is why we recommend for people to continue with their doctor or PT recommended exercises and to continue with mild treatments of the TShellz Wrap® for a period of time - to better ensure complete recovery.

Ongoing treatments to enhance circulation are intended to soothe, relax and stimulate the body's ability to heal damaged tissue. T•Shellz treatments also result in the ability of soft tissue to extend further due to the effect of heat on soft tissue. As your muscles and tendons become longer, the pressure they exert on your bursa will decrease - thus reducing the aggravation and friction on your bursa. Further to this, longer and more flexible muscles are less likely to strain or sprain - further reducing your risk of new, secondary injury complications due to bursitis.

2: Resting Will Help, But Only Temporarily

People tell us all the time, "I was told that if I stay off my feet for a few weeks, my pain will disappear for good."

The truth is, bursitis will often arise due to a culmination of numerous factors such as alignment issues, poor posture, acute injuries and overcompensation issues resulting from other muscle and soft tissue ailments.

It may take weeks or months for these pain triggers to surface. When they , however, merely resting will solve the underlying issues. You need to utilize actions and options that actually treat the source of the pain and help reverse the damage that has been done.

Resting has a role to play, but it is only one small factor in a recovery plan.

3: Determine if There is A Deeper Underlying Cause To Your Problem & Fix It. Otherwise, It May Come Back

In order to get lasting relief, you need to identify all the factors that are contributing to your bursa problem. An example of some factors that may or may not be relevant are:

  • muscle imbalances
  • pinched nerve(s) in the knee, ankle, hip or lower back
  • short leg syndrome
  • obesity
  • arthritic conditions such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis
  • trauma
... and many more. The list is certainly significant and it can be frustrating for people who may have no idea where to begin. This is one of many reasons why you should always get to a physician and, even a specialist to identify the source of your problem.

4: Know that Pain isn't the Only Proof You're Still Injured

Would you know you injured yourself if there was no pain? Probably not! Pain and swelling perform a useful role in letting you know that you did, in fact, injure yourself. Pain and swelling are what get you to seek out medical attention in the hopes of finding a way to reduce the pain and heal your injury.

Bursitis will likely cause extreme pain; due to this debilitating effect it can lead to further problems down the line if not dealt with quickly. Be careful with pain-killers that mask the pain as overuse can give you a false sense that your injury is gone. Strive to reduce the inflammation and maintain or improve flexibility in the joint while avoiding re-injury to see a reduction in pain.

On-going TShellz Wrap® treatments at home, every day, are intended soothe, relax and promote blood flow to soft tissue. Consistent TShellz® Circulatory Boost Wrap treatments before activity or work will help warm up the area, increasing soft tissue elasticity & flexibility; this in turn will also reduce the risk of re-injury.

Regular treatments with a TShellz Wrap® can reduce pain and stiffness from scar tissue and increase overall flexibility. Increased blood flow will whisk away damaged tissue, toxins and bacteria in your tissue to promote more effective healing. Increasing blood flow will also increase the amount of oxygen that is being sent to your injured tissue AND boost your tissue's ability to absorb that oxygen (something that's important for healing). (reference: 1)

Achilles TShellz Wrap Treatment Before Skiing
MendMeShop Achilles TShellz Wrap®

Suffering from Achilles Tendonitis? This wrap is designed to treat lower calf and achilles location specifically.

For consistently active people with chronic achilles injury history, (ie. skiers, runners) we recommend an Achilles TShellz Wrap treatment prior to activity for re-injury risk reduction.

View The Achilles TShellz Wrap® in our Online Store
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MendMeShop Arnica Infusion Pain Relief Gel

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Pain Got You On Edge?
Temporary Relief from Serious Pain For People Who Are Serious About It!

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Wrist TShellz Treatment
The Wrist TShellz Wrap®

Augment your recovery while reducing risk of re-injury or further injury. A TShellz application is intended to:

  • increase extensibility of soft tissue in the wrist
  • increase flexiblity of soft tissue in the wrist
  • increase blood flow in the application area

View The Wrist TShellz Wrap® in our Online Store

We Receive Calls All the Time From Customers Who Simply Want To Thank Us For Introducing Them To Our Amazing Products!

Let me tell you, we appreciate all the feedback we have received over the years. We have had many medical professionals, athletes and everyday people call and write to tell us about their positive experiences with our devices and the company in general. It never gets old hearing about the successes and it provides us with the motivation to continue doing what we do best - provide individuals with options to heal from the comfort of their own home.

A SMALL Sample of Feedback From Our Customers

  1. Charlie

    The Best Service by Far!
    The service from the Mend Me Shop is by far the best you could ever hope for. I have spoken to Paul on numerous occasions and his knowledge is very much appreciated. Do not hesitate to order from this company. Their products are made well and work. Their customer service is the best you could ever hope for.

    USA
  2. D. McBride

    I have called the office and received helpful guidance. Really appreciate the help and so glad I found your products!

    USA
  3. L. Anderson

    Thank you, too, for the personal attention to your customers. A rarity, in today's world!

    USA
  4. T. Kienlen

    You guys are tremendous. I was overwhelmed by your speed and thoroughness regarding my problem.

    USA
  5. M. Callahan

    The fact that you guys are there for us every step of the way matters as well. Your company is wonderful and that's a rarity these days.

    USA
  6. D. Hunzicker

    Thank You so much superior service as well as unprecedented guarantee.

    USA
  7. P. King

    The cost seemed minimal compared to what I had already spent at the doctor and physical therapist.

    USA

If you're tired of being told that resting, drugs and surgery are the only answers to your soft tissue injury.... Be optimistic, because there are effective alternatives for you.

The Reasons For Our High Success Rate - Our Customers!

We never claim our products will work for everyone. That is simply impossible to achieve. Everyone has a different capacity for healing and different circumstances behind their injuries and/or conditions.

In addition, some people may have a hard time sticking with recommended protocol in order to achieve benefits from our devices. Quite simply, our clients that have had successful outcomes have made a small effort to invest 60 minutes a day into the program. If you do the same, chances are you will be very happy with the outcome.

Right after you place an order, email us and we will have a plan developed immediately so you will be able to get started upon arrival of your parcel. We can't promise you miraculous results, however, we do promise to do everything we can to help you with your condition.

Right after you place an order, email us and we will have a plan developed immediately so you will be able to get started upon arrival of your parcel. We can't promise you miraculous results, however, we do promise to do everything we can to help you with your condition.

Everything you have read up to now has hopefully given you some hope.

However, words are meaningless unless a company stands strongly behind the products they sell. This is what sets us apart from others...we offer people a comprehensive, 60 day, full 100% money back guarantee. We take on all of the risk because we know our products work well for the overwhelming majority of people who purchase them.

We Will Support You Every Step of the Way

You are never alone when making a purchase from us. When we say we stand behind our products, we truly mean it!

If any question or concern arises, simply send us an email at any time (we check our emails constantly all throughout the day and night - even on holidays!). We will respond as soon as possible.

Simply call toll free 1-866-237-9608 to place an order with one of our knowledgeable Product Advisers. They have the ability to answer all your questions...ensuring you only receive the products you need.

Product Advisors are available 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time Monday to Friday.

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We Stand Behind All Our Promises With An Iron-Clad Guarantee

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    Use your products diligently for up to 60 days and you will experience a significant reduction in pain. If not, I encourage you to send back the items for a no-hassle 100% refund.

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    You will not be left in the dark after purchasing any product from us. AidMyBursa Advisors and Product Specialists are available 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time Monday to Friday.

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    Your order is guaranteed to be shipped within 24 hours on every business day.

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    All purchases receive a one year, full replacement warranty with guaranteed, prompt service.

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    You could save hundreds of dollars and possibly more, by getting back to work sooner.

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We Can Get You Started For Less Than The Cost Of A Few Physical Therapy Treatments

Think about it – you can now have the ability to treat your pain from the comfort of your own home while saving money in the process.

Best of all, you are fully protected when making a purchase from us as we offer a no-hassle 60 day, full money back guarantee.

The Next Step Is Up To You!

Living with pain is never easy as it affects your entire lifestyle. Nothing is more important than making the proper decision when it comes to treating your muscle injury. Most methods only mask the problems or provide temporary relief; they do not treat the pain at its source.

AidMyBursa stands out in this regard as our goal is to help you heal for the longer-term.

The bottom line is, you are welcome to try our products for a full 2 months. If you do not receive the benefits that others have experienced after using the product as directed, simply call us to initiate a return and we will issue a prompt & full refund. There will be no hassle and no hard feelings.

The fastest option you have to get our product into your hands as soon as possible is by placing your order online - at this very moment..

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Or, Call Our Office. We are open Monday to Friday to allow you place an order over the phone. Simply call toll free 1-866-237-9608 to place an order with one of our knowledgeable Product Advisors. They have the ability to answer all your questions...ensuring you only receive the products you need.

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If you choose to order through our online shop, know that we keep no credit card data on file. Once the transaction is completed, the credit information disappears from our internal systems.

As you can see, ordering from us is a very easy and safe process, no matter if choosing to order on-line or over the phone.

Are you still unsure about placing an order? let me address some questions that may causing some hesitation...

What is the success rate of the TShellz Wraps®? Do they really work?

We try and keep in touch with a large percentage of our customers, and we encourage them to do the same. In doing so, we have received a lot of feedback as we have been in the business since 2008.

We can say that the return rate on our products is only around 5 to 10% any given month. That is exceptional by anyone's standards. Therefore, we can safely indicate that the overwhelming majority of people who purchase from us do achieve benefits with our products.

How much time do I need to dedicate for treatments? Are the products easy to use?

The TShellz Wraps® are very easy devices to use. After one or two uses, you will engage in the treatments with ease. Very detailed instructions are included and you are always welcome to contact us by phone or email if the need for help arises.

In regards to the TShellz Wrap®, it is ideal to use the device two or three times a day on average. Each treatment session is a maximum of 20 minutes in duration and the device will turn off automatically at that time. Typically, people use the TShellz Wrap® before bed, upon awakening (or not long after) and one other time during the day when the opportunity presents itself. For people in an office setting, many will use the device at work (as it can be worn over clothing). For others, they will use the device an our or two after work.

A Cold Compress or Ice Pack is primarily used following activity that stresses the injured tissues (following work, after a sports activity, or just suffering a general re-injury). This is done to reduce inflammation and to minimize tissue damage. Treatments are 15 to 20 minutes in duration.

How long has MendMeShop been in business

We established our firm in December of 2005. Our track record in this field continues to grow and we plan on being around for many decades to come.

What is your return policy? Is it the standard 30 days?

We go above and beyond what other companies offer - we offer a full 60 day money back guarantee with no restocking fees.

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AidMyBursa advisors do not work on commission, so be assured you will only receive fair and objective information.

Product specialists are available 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time Monday to Friday.

If any question or concern arises, call us or simply send us an email at any time (we check our emails constantly all throughout the day and night.. even on holidays!). We will respond as soon as possible.

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