How to Treat Bursitis Pain and Bursitis Symptoms

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By dete49
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Bursitis is an inflammation of the fluid filled sac that protects muscles ,ligaments and tendons. If you suffer from the pain of bursitis in your back and other areas of the body. Here are some ideas on how to reduce the discomfort and inflammation of the bursa sac.

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Instructions

Step 1

When you notice that you are having pain in your back near the shoulder blades you need to cut down on the activity that is causing the pain. You can also have bursitis crop up through no activity at all. The first thing to do is try and locate the painful area. You should not stop all movement but cut down to let the effected area rest. If you have pain in your heals you should try getting better fitting shoes. You can also look at getting some kind of supports that can be placed in the shoe to lesson the pain from bursitis.
Step 2

Another thing you should do is look for ways to adjust your activities that puts pressure on the joint that is causing the pain. If you are having pain in your knees try wearing knee pads if you are in a kneeling position for some activity. You can also use a foot stool instead on applying pressure to your knees. If you have bursitis pain in your elbows and you read with your elbows supporting the weight of the book use a book hold to hold up the book. You can then rest the area and apply ice for 20 minutes. If you don't have a ice pack use frozen peas or corn. After a few days of ice you can use a heating pad for 20 minutes on the area to increase blood flow to the joints and bursa sac.
Step 3

After you have relieved the pain go ahead and exercise the area with stretching and moving the area through a full range of motion. If its in your arm you can swing your arms in a clockwise and counter clockwise circle motions. If you have had bursitis in your should area you can do some simple movements. Crawl your hand up the wall like a spider with slow controlled movements. If you have someone massage the area this will help promote the blood flow You can also take 2 regular strength aspirin or ibuprofen to help reduce the swelling until you can return to regular movements without pain.