What is Ischial Bursitis? Mitcham & Aspendale Gardens, Victoria
Ischial bursitis is inflammation of the bursa near the sitting bones, often caused by pressure, repetitive movement, or trauma. Common symptoms include:
- Pain in the sitting bones: A deep ache, especially when sitting or engaging in physical activity.
- Pain radiating down the thigh: Often worsens during movement.
- Reduced mobility: Difficulty moving the hip joint or performing activities like walking or running.
- Tenderness and swelling: Around the ischial tuberosities and gluteal creases.
At Full Speed Performance, we treat ischial bursitis by relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and restoring mobility with tailored physiotherapy.
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Causes of Ischial Bursitis
Ischial bursitis is commonly caused by:
- Prolonged sitting on hard surfaces, leading to pressure on the sitting bones.
- Repetitive activities, such as running or cycling, that strain the ischial tuberosity.
- Direct injury to the ischium bone or bursa sac.
Understanding the cause of your ischial bursitis helps us create an effective treatment plan. At Full Speed Performance, we target the source of irritation to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent recurrence.
Our Physiotherapy Approach
At Full Speed Performance, we provide targeted treatment for ischial bursitis to reduce pain, restore function, and support long-term recovery.
- Manual Therapy & Soft Tissue Mobilisation: Hands-on techniques relieve pain, improve circulation, and restore movement around the affected area.
- Stretching & Strengthening Exercises: We strengthen the glutes and hamstrings to reduce pressure on the bursa and prevent flare-ups.
- Shockwave Therapy & Dry Needling: For stubborn symptoms, these treatments accelerate healing and reduce inflammation.
- Postural Education & Activity Modification: We guide sitting posture and recommend activity adjustments to ease pressure on the sitting bones.
- Graded Loading & Return to Activity: A step-by-step return-to-activity plan helps you rebuild strength safely and avoid reinjury.
With the right treatment and guided rehab, you can relieve sitting bone pain, regain mobility, and confidently return to your daily activities.
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If you're suffering from ischial bursitis or experiencing pain in the sitting bones, Full Speed Performance is here to help. Our expert physiotherapists will assess your condition and create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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FAQ
Ischial bursitis is inflammation of the bursa near the sitting bones, often felt as a deep ache or sharp pain when sitting, walking, or exercising.
It’s commonly caused by prolonged sitting on hard surfaces, repetitive activities like running or cycling, or direct trauma to the sitting bones.
We use a combination of manual therapy, targeted exercises, postural correction, and techniques like shockwave therapy or dry needling to reduce pain and promote healing.
Recovery varies, but most people improve significantly within a few weeks to months with consistent physiotherapy and activity modifications.
In many cases, yes—with modifications. We’ll guide you through safe activity adjustments and a gradual return-to-movement plan to avoid flare-ups.

