What is Bursitis?

Read about  Bursitis Spondylitis  Disease presented in simple easy to understand language

Treatment
In most cases Bursitis can be effectively treated by applying ice to the affected area and resting and splinting it in order to keep it immobilized. 

Other forms of Treatment include
Medication: NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation and ease pain can be purchased over-the-counter.

Physical Therapy: Gentle exercises and physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in the affected area and prevent further atrophy may be recommended by your doctor.

Injections: Powerful anti-inflammatory medication like a corticosteroid drug may be injected into the bursa to relieve inflammation in advanced cases of Bursitis.

Surgery: In case of an infection of the bursa, surgery may be needed to drain it. In rare cases, the infected bursa has to be surgically removed.

Self-care and Prevention
Patients are educated on self-care methods to treat Bursitis at home. 

To Treat Bursitis at home the affected person may
 Take over-the counter medications.
• Apply cold and hot packs to the affected area.
• Elevate the joint which is inflamed.
• Perform stretches to reduce stiffness of the affected area.
• Rest the affected area and protect the joint by keeping it immobilized.

For prevention of Bursitis from returning, it is important to
• Avoid activities which involve putting pressure and are prolonged.
• Take breaks and rest between repetitive tasks.
• Follow correct methods of exercising by doing warms up and cooling down after the exercise. 
• Practice good posture and use proper seating.
• Cushion and pad the affected joint while doing activities which involve putting pressure on the area.
• Strengthen the muscles around the joints. Read Previous