Knee

Pes Anserine Bursitis Treatment That Fixes What’s Driving the Pain

That swollen, burning spot on your inner knee keeps flaring up. Stairs hurt. Getting out of the car hurts. You’ve rested, iced, and taken the pills, but the pain keeps coming back. You’re not imagining it, and you’re not a lost cause.

We look beyond just the sore spot.

Your hips, hamstrings, ankles, and alignment all get assessed to find what’s actually compressing that bursa.

Advanced therapies plus targeted rehab.

Focused shockwave and EMTT calm inflammation and kick-start tissue repair, paired with exercises that correct your specific imbalances.

Built to keep it from coming back.

Progressive strength work and aftercare address the muscle tightness and weakness that caused the problem in the first place.

60-minute one-on-one assessment + treatment plan.

No pressure, no contracts.

Is This You?

If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.

Inner knee pain that flares up on stairs, getting out of chairs, or kneeling

You ramped up running or exercise and now your inner knee is swollen and tender

Rest and painkillers help temporarily, but the pain keeps returning each time you get active

You have knee arthritis or carry extra weight, and the inside of your knee constantly aches

You’ve tried ice, cortisone, and physio elsewhere, and you want answers instead of another generic plan

The Real Problem

Why Your Inner Knee Still Hurts After "Trying Everything"

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Most people have several of these happening at once. That’s why we assess the whole chain, from your hips to your ankles, not just the painful spot.

OUR APPROACH

The Unpain 3-Part Knee Bursitis Relief Program

INITIAL VISIT

Whole-Body Root-Cause Assessment

Full movement screen of your hips, knees, ankles, and feet to find where tightness and weakness are hiding

Identify which pain drivers matter most for your case: muscle tension, alignment, overuse, or a combination

You leave with a clear written treatment plan and transparent pricing before you commit to anything

First 3 to 5 Weeks

Pain & Inflammation Modulation

Focused shockwave therapy sends energy pulses to jump-start healing in the bursa and surrounding tendons

EMTT (electromagnetic therapy) calms deep inflammation and supports tissue regeneration at a cellular level

Manual release of tight hamstrings and adductors to take pressure off the bursa immediately

Make stairs, standing, and walking tolerable, fast.

5+ Weeks and Beyond

Strength & Progressive Aftercare

Progressive hip, quadriceps, and core strengthening designed to offload the inner knee long-term

Targeted flexibility work for hamstrings and adductors so they stop compressing the bursa

Home exercise guidance and follow-up assessments to prevent recurrence as you return to full activity

What To Expect

What Results Can I Expect?

Every case is different, but research and our clinical experience consistently show:

Noticeable pain relief within 3 to 5 sessions. Clinical trials show significant improvement in pain and function within 6 to 8 weeks of shockwave and EMTT treatment. Many of our patients feel meaningful changes by session 3 or 4.

Return to stairs, walking, and activity. As inflammation settles and your muscles get stronger, the activities that used to trigger pain start becoming tolerable again. Full functional recovery typically occurs over 2 to 3 months.

Lasting relief, not a temporary fix. Research shows shockwave provides more durable pain reduction than cortisone injections. By correcting the root causes, we aim to stop the cycle of repeated flare-ups.

Our promise: we will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don’t believe you’re a good candidate for this approach.

EVIDENCE

The Research Behind Our Approach

Shockwave therapy has been shown to significantly reduce pain in chronic pes anserine bursitis, confirmed by multiple randomized controlled trials.

Shockwave produced longer-lasting pain relief compared to steroid injections in a head-to-head clinical trial, with benefits sustained at 12 weeks.

EMTT improved physical function and reduced pain more than placebo in a large double-blind randomized trial of 126 patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Lab studies show EMTT stimulates tendon cell growth and collagen production, suggesting it supports actual tissue regeneration beyond just pain relief.

Clinical guidelines recommend stretching tight hamstrings and strengthening hip and knee muscles to resolve pes anserine bursitis and reduce recurrence.

Outcomes are group averages from clinical trials; individual results vary.

Knee BursitisFAQ

Here are answers to some of the most common questions about Knee Bursitis.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Ready to See What’s Actually Driving Your Inner Knee Pain?

Stop guessing, stop collecting random treatments, and get a plan that treats the system, not just the sore spot.

Initial Knee Bursitis AssessmentEdmonton

60-minute one-on-one session. Here’s what’s included:

1

Full-body movement and strength assessment (hips, knees, ankles, feet)

2

Identify which pain drivers matter for your case

3

Review of history and imaging if available

4

Clear written plan with transparent pricing before you commit

No referral needed. No obligation to continue beyond the first visit.

No pressure, no contracts.

We will tell you honestly at the assessment if we don't believe you're a good candidate for this approach. If your condition needs something different, we'll refer you directly.

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