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