Nursemaid’s Knee — Understanding Prepatellar Bursitis in Sarasota 🩹
If you’ve ever noticed a swollen, tender bump right over your kneecap after cleaning, gardening, or working on your hands and knees, you might be dealing with something called Nursemaid’s Knee — also known as Prepatellar Bursitis.
This condition is common among caregivers, parents, teachers, housekeepers, and active adults in Sarasota, where daily activities and outdoor lifestyles often involve repetitive kneeling or direct pressure on the knees.
🧠 What Exactly Is Nursemaid’s Knee?
The prepatellar bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac located in front of the kneecap (patella). Its job is to reduce friction between your skin and the bone underneath.
When that bursa becomes irritated or inflamed — typically from kneeling, trauma, or overuse — it fills with fluid and causes:
Visible swelling at the front of the knee
Tenderness or warmth to the touch
Pain when kneeling, squatting, or bending
Limited movement due to inflammation
Historically, it was called “Housemaid’s Knee” or “Nursemaid’s Knee” because people in caregiving or housekeeping roles were frequently affected by it.
🦵 Common Causes We See in Sarasota Patients
Repetitive kneeling while cleaning, gardening, or caring for children
Prolonged pressure from yoga, Pilates, or floor-based workouts
Direct impact to the kneecap from falls or sports
Misalignment in the pelvis, hip, or ankle that over-stresses the knee
⚙️ The Vertical Chiropractic® Approach
At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, we treat Nursemaid’s Knee through a whole-body lens using the Gonstead System of Chiropractic — a precise, mechanical approach that identifies the root cause of stress through the pelvis, hip, knee, and ankle chain.
Our goal isn’t just to reduce swelling — it’s to restore proper alignment and function throughout the lower extremity so your body can heal naturally and stay balanced.
Your care plan may include:
Specific Gonstead adjustments to the knee, hip, and ankle
Soft tissue support to reduce inflammation
Taping or bracing for temporary relief
Postural and ergonomic coaching to avoid recurrence
We often collaborate with local Sarasota physical therapists and movement specialists to provide a complete recovery plan that fits your lifestyle — whether you’re cleaning, chasing toddlers, or getting back on your paddleboard.
🏝️ Why Sarasota Residents Choose Vertical Chiropractic
Life in Sarasota, Florida is meant to be active — from morning beach walks to gardening, caregiving, and weekend adventures. But when knee pain slows you down, it’s a sign your body needs realignment and recovery, not just rest.
At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, we help you rebuild that foundation from the ground up — so you can move freely, heal deeply, and get back to living life to the fullest.
📍 Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota – Building Your Foundation
🌴 Located in the heart of Sarasota, Florida
📞 Call or Text: (941) 413-5099
💻 Visit: www.VerticalChiroFlorida.com
📅 Book your appointment today and start building your foundation for better health and performance.
