Natural Therapies For Bursitis

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

By: Anne K West, Ph.D.

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