| Bursitis sufferers are probably familiar with | | | | inflammation and improving blood circulation to the |
| traditional medical advice. Normally doctors | | | | joint. Soft massage on the affected area helps in |
| recommend rest, and suggest shielding the | | | | relaxing muscles and getting relief from the pain in |
| affected body part from any kind of pressure or | | | | bursitis affected area. |
| potential damage. Often Non-steroidal | | | | Reflexology: This is a type of bodywork that |
| Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), other pain | | | | focuses primarily on the feet. The main theory of |
| medications, or cortisone injections are proposed. | | | | reflexology is that there are "reflex points" on the |
| However, many other alternative treatments | | | | feet and hands that correlate to specific organs, |
| such as hydrotherapy, physical therapy, massage | | | | glands, and other parts of the body. Applying |
| and reflexology have proved to be helpful in | | | | pressure to these reflex spots is thought to |
| getting relief from bursitis pain. | | | | promote health in the matching organs by way of |
| This is a brief overview of some of the natural | | | | energetic pathways. Internal balance is the goal. |
| treatments for bursitis: | | | | Apart from these therapies and treatments, |
| Hydrotherapy: In hydrotherapy, warm and cold | | | | there are numerous other remedies by which you |
| packs are put on on the affected body part. | | | | can treat bursitis at home. |
| While ice reduces the swelling of the body part | | | | 1. Cayenne pepper and apple cider vinegar: Apply |
| affected from bursitis, warm water and hot | | | | warm olive oil to the affected body area then boil |
| showers aid in achieving relief from the pain arising | | | | 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper with 1 cup of |
| as a result of the swelling. | | | | apple cider vinegar. Simmer the mixture for 15 |
| Applying hot and cold packs alternatively increases | | | | minutes, let it cool until it will not burn, then dip a |
| blood circulation in the affected body part. This will | | | | cloth in the liquid and apply to the affected body |
| not only help in bringing more nutrients to the | | | | part. |
| affected area, but removes wastes as well, | | | | 2. Sea Water: Drinking sea water is also thought |
| thereby aiding the recovery process. | | | | to eliminate chronic bursitis. Patients can buy the |
| Homeopathy: Patients selecting homeopathic | | | | sea water from a local health food store. |
| treatment for bursitis are advised to take | | | | However, patients with high blood pressure must |
| belladonna, Rhus toxicodendron, and Bryonia to | | | | not take it. |
| reduce pain and inflammation in the affected body | | | | 3. Emu Oil: Emu oil contains high levels of linolenic |
| part. Applying Arnica gel to the affected area also | | | | acid which penetrates the skin and provides the |
| helps in providing instant relief from pain. | | | | relief from bursitis pain. Apply Emu oil on the |
| Acupuncture: Acupuncture is also a successful | | | | bursitis affected muscles and joints. Emu Oil is |
| way to relieve the pain of bursitis. This natural | | | | touted as one of best home remedies for bursitis. |
| therapy addresses the underlying imbalance in | | | | 4. Mullein tea: Soak a cloth in mullein tea and apply |
| energy, or qi, that made the person susceptible to | | | | it on the bursitis affected area. Repeat this |
| bursitis in the first place. The acupuncturist notes | | | | process at regular intervals. To prevent stiffness, |
| the lifestyle of the individual, and often does a | | | | apply lobelia oil to the affected joints. Chamomile, |
| complete physical before the insertion of any | | | | hops, and skullcap tea also help in healing process. |
| needles. In acupunture, tiny needles are skillfully | | | | 5. Milk: At night, before going to bed, consume 1 |
| placed in specific locales on the body to restore or | | | | cup of hot milk with 2-3 teaspoons of Castor oil in |
| re-distribute energy, until balance is achieved. | | | | it. This will help eliminate toxicity in the colon and |
| Chiropractic: Chiropractic treatment is another | | | | will facilitate bowel movements, which ultimately |
| effective treatment for bursitis. The treatment | | | | will cleanse the impurities of the colon. Individuals |
| involves spinal maneuvering and manipulation to | | | | are advised to continue taking this remedy until |
| adjust the spine. It not only helps in building proper | | | | the symptoms disappear. If you can find raw milk |
| motion in various joints but also improves blood | | | | in your local area, even better. Homogenized milk |
| circulation and helps in getting relief from bursitis | | | | is basically 'dead' of nutritive value. |
| pain. | | | | 6. Water: If the bursitis is caused because of |
| Massage: Massage therapy is a result-oriented | | | | gout, water is the best remedy. Drink plenty of |
| solution to treat non-infective bursitis. In this | | | | water to flush out the system and maintain a |
| treatment, massage of the affected area is done | | | | proper diet. Hydration is a tremendously important |
| by using mild essential oils that help by decreasing | | | | element of good health anyway. |