Bursitis Pain Relief

The bursa are small fluid filled sacs cushions large tendons & joints which helps prevent friction between the tendons, joints & to the bone itself. With the constant rubbing of the tendon over the bone due to repetitive motion of the arm, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle this can possibly lead to friction which causes the bursa to be inflamed and irritated which is called bursitis.

Repetitive motion such as throwing a ball, swinging a golf club, working on a production line and even housecleaning can cause bursitis. Bursitis also occurs when there is a compression of the bursa on a regular basis that causes inflammation & irritation.

Obviously the best way to relieve the pain of bursitis is to stop repetitive motion and relieve the compression. Sometimes this is not possible due to one’s work or the desire to play certain sports. As we as a society have become more active in our later years the frequency of bursitis has increased substantially.

The key is to be able keep active and at the same time reduce the pain and inflammation caused by bursitis.This is sometimes very difficult is if the repetitive motion is necessary for work related activities.

Basically Bursitis is a medical condition that affects all types of people, all ages and across ethnic, social and economic boundaries. When you are afflicted by bursitis it is important to get a proper diagnosis so that proper treatment can begin. Usually an examination by a doctor is enough to get an accurate diagnosis

Bursitis is usually identified by localized pain, swelling, tenderness and pain accompanied with any motion of the tendons & muscles in the affected area. It is possible that X-rays testing can detect calcification of the bursa when the bursitis has affected the patient over a long period of time. In extreme cases an MRI is sometimes utilized to detect any other underlying conditions.

Bursitis can be treated with RICE which involves ice packs, rest, anti-inflammatory pain medications & topical treatments. In some cases it will require a removal of the bursa fluid by a needle & syringe in the doctor’s office.

In the worse case scenario it is possible that the fluid inside the bursa can become infected which will require antibiotics. The key point is to reduce the inflammation and prevent another occurrence. This is best done by stopping all activities and motion that are causing the condition. Several weeks are usually needed to see positive results.

Sometimes a topical application such as Ultra R-X Plus" Advanced Formula" by Best Balms which is an all natural holistic pain relief balm will help reduce the symptoms associated with bursitis.The twenty four all natural active ingredients can help with the inflammation and localized pain but it must be used in conjunction with rest and regular ice therapy.