Does anyone have any tips on how to prevent bursitis?

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I have had flare ups of bursitis in my left knee for the past 18 months, every 2 months or so.

Does anyone have any tips on reducing flare ups/preventing this?

Thanks!
Your chances of developing bursitis are higher if your job or hobby ... Bursitis is commonly found in the knee, and is often known as carpet-layers knee  (+ info)

I have bursitis in my shoulder. What can I take to ease the pain?

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I know bursitis is an inflammatory condition. I'm not big on taking medicine, but would something like Ibuprofin help ease the pain a little bit. I'm open to any suggestions! Thanks!
Ibuprofen would help. It works better if you take it several times a day as directed rather than just until the pain goes away.  (+ info)

Is there anyone else who suffers from Bursitis in their hips?

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I'm a 29 year old mother with 4 active kids, under the age of 7. Three years ago I had a botched ephidural which left me with severe nerve damage, which is gone, but now I have Bursitis in my hips. The stiffness/pain is so hard to bear at times, does anyyone have any ideas on what I can do to help make sitting, sleeping, & walking more comfortable?
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be helpful in reducing swelling and inflammation, and especially in relieving pain.

Chiropractic
Although no well-designed trials have evaluated the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment for bursitis, chiropractors commonly treat people with this condition and report that some experience improvements in symptoms, including reduced pain and increased range of motion. Chiropractors are also likely to use other treatments in addition to spine and joint manipulation (such as ice massage and ultrasound therapy) for the treatment of bursitis.

Movement Therapy
Gentle yoga may help bursitis by increasing flexibility and reducing muscle tension in the area of the bursa. Other movement therapies, such as Pilates and Tai Chi, may also help improve muscle and ligament conditioning and reduce the tension caused by repetitive motions.

Massage
You should not use massage if your bursitis is caused by an infection. Otherwise, you can use massage (especially myofascial release therapy) for general relaxation and to reduce discomfort from inflammation and from compensating for a sore joint.



Following Up
Tell your health care provider if your treatment does not relieve your symptoms. Be sure to follow your provider's instructions for resting the joint to allow the swelling to subside before returning to your usual routines. You can help prevent bursitis from recurring by avoiding repetitive motions, resting between periods of intense activity, and doing stretching exercises before starting an activity.



Special Considerations
Do not take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen for more than a few days unless so directed by your provider. Be sure to tell your health care provider if you are pregnant.  (+ info)

Can a previous cortisone injection lead to knee bursitis?

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In August I received a cortisone injection in my left knee for a degenerating meniscus. They gave me the injection because I wouldn't have enough time before leaving for school to have arthroscopic surgery. The pain came back fairly soon. I have been very active since being at school and about two weeks ago, I basically diagnosed myself with bursitis. The bursitis is in the same exact area that I was given the cortisone injection. Do these have a correlation?
I do have some trouble believing that everyone who is having these surgery's are all having the same problem. To find out if you do have something else other than a muscle that is tight and causing the problems you are asking about try these methods of releasing the muscles. If after you don't find any success then it will be off to the dr. A lot of people have found the answers in these so I hope they work for you also:
Knees:
While sitting wrap both hands around one leg right behind the knee. With your fingers find the ligaments behind the knee, two on the inside and two on the outside, only one of them is part way up the outside of your leg. (About one inch or less from the one found inside the knee) Press into them with a good amount of pressure and hold tight. Now relax, take a deep breath and exhale and don’t tense up any part of your body. After on minute slowly slide that foot forward until your leg is fully extended. Remove the pressure but rest your leg there for one minute longer.
Kneecap: (Use a chair that has no cross members on it.)
While sitting start with your leg out in front of you extended out to a comfortable length. Wrap your hands around it so you have a good two inches working area. Place your thumbs about two inches behind your knee and press into the top middle of your leg hard and hold. Relax. After 30 seconds, slowly slide that leg back until it is pulled up under the chair as far as you can make it go. Then release the pressure but hold your leg there for one minute longer.  (+ info)

Is there a non-narcotic pain reliever for the permanent form of bursitis?

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I have tried several, but Vioxx and Celebrex were the only ones that worked. Now Vioxx is off the market, and Celebrex is under suspicion for the same heart problems. Is there are drug that actually works for the permanent form of bursitis and is non-narcotic? Thank you.
Both of your afore-mentioned drugs are not safe, as you have already recognized. It may surprise you to know that there is a very old drug OTC, that stills does the job and is not habit forming.
"ASA" Aspirin is still the best as an Analgesic for what ails you! For those that suffer stomach problems, you should use "Ecotrin" aspirin, which has a coating that allows it to desolve in your small bowel. Besides the pain relief it provides, it will also thin your blood slightly, which we all tend to look at as we grow older. Sometimes areas of your body suffer from the lack of nutrients, which can trigger pain. So this is also something to think about, but your best bet is to always consult your Physician first
OTC is usually the best route (cost-wise), but you need to have a very good understanding of your physical needs before you venture out on your own. You also need to trully understand all the effects of any drug that you take, before you take it. Again, consult your Physician FIRST.  (+ info)

Can rabies shots in the buttocks be a cause of bursitis?

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I have just been diagnosed with bursitis at 40. The only thing different that happened when the pain started is that I had a series of rabies shots in the same area (my buttock) because of an attack from an unknown dog. Could this be a cause?
It may not be due to those shots. Any way it would be better if you keep pressure off of the affected area. Apply an ice pack. Take Anti-Inflammatory Medication preferably Injection.  (+ info)

How can I get rid of Bursitis?

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I'm 12, and I've had bursitis for two years now. Its very painful and keeps coming back regulary. I want it to go away or at least have the pain subside for a while. What should I do?
Rest, heat and ice treatments, anti-inflamitory drugs, i.e. Advil, massage, and ultra-sound therapy. All of these will take down the inflamation in your shoulder, but most important is even if you feel better after one of these treatments, you still mustn't over use your shoulder, otherwise you'll undo all the good that the treatment did.  (+ info)

Is there anything I can do to make the pain from bursitis of the knee bearable?

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I am a gymnast and living abroad right now. Shortly before I left I injured my knee by landing on it on my floor exercise. The doctor said it was probably bursitis. I was on crutches for almost a month and wore a stabilizing brace, but now I'm abroad and can't see an orthopaedist for another month. My knee is causing me a lot of pain when I put any weight on it or bend it. I rest as much as possible and ice it for 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off as often as possible, as well as take ibuprofen regularly, but nothing seems to help. Anything I can do to make the pain bearable for another month?
If you can get to a chiropractor or a massage therapist they will be able to help you with this problem. You're going to have to stay off of it completely. You're not going to be able to do things unless you get some physical therapy.

Place hot towels on the knee for twenty minutes. Rest for ten minutes then apply an ice pack. This will be more helpful than just ice. Use an analgesic cream several times a day.

Dehydration can cause severe pain in the muscles. I recommend you drink purified water mixed with mineral water 50/50. This will replace the minerals that are exiting your body continuously.

I suggest that adults and children drink 40 ounces of water per 100 pounds of body weight every day.  (+ info)

Is it common for bursitis to last for months?

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I had pain on my right arm in June and the ultra sound revealed bursitis on my right shoulder. I have had two months of therapy, Ibuprofen and a steroid shot this week. Yet I do not have complete mobility and the pain has not decreased. Is it common or am I doing something wrong?
mine does that from time to time.
let your doctor know that the shot didn't work. he/she may have other treatments to help you.
good luck  (+ info)

Is the treatment for a pinched nerve, bursitis, sprain or strain the same?

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The doc says shoulder bursitis, the physical therapist says rotator cuff impingement. (pinched nerve). I just wonder if I need an MRI for a diagnosis, or if all these are treated the same. Anyone have experience with this? I see the MD again in 2 days, thanks for your input.
First of all, rotator cuff impingement is not a pinched nerve. (you must have misunderstood when they were explaining it or they did not explain it right) The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles and their primary purpose is to lift your arm overhead. Rotator cuff impingement means that one of those 4 muscles is getting pinched. It is most likely the supraspinatus muscle/tendon that is getting pinched between the top of the shoulder blade and the arm bone when you raise your arm above your head. In fact there is a bursa on top of the supraspinatus tendon to protect it from being pinched in this area. Sounds like both your doc and your therapist are on the same page. It is very hard to differentiate between the two and there is a good chance that both are irritated. A combination of physical therapy and anti-inflammatories (always consult with your doctor regarding meds) are a good way to treat this problem. If it is not better in 4 weeks you may need or benefit from a cortisone injection. An MRI is usually not ordered unless your shoulder fails to respond to physical therapy or your doctor suspects a tear or something more significant that bursitis.

Physical therapy is similar for both problems but not exactly the same. And seeing that your therapist is the one doing the treating you need to make sure the he/she is not mistaken. Ask them to explain why is it impingement and not bursitis. It is hard to differentiate between the two frequently especially if the shoulder is inflamed. Sounds like impingement of the supraspinatus and/or subacromial bursitis and both your doc and therapist are thinking the same.

Good luck  (+ info)

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