Herbal Therapy for Bursitis

You should not use massage if your bursitis isstrain and drink 3 cups daily.Alternatively, you
caused by an infection.might try a blend of tinctures of meadowsweet,
AromatherapyAromatherapists suggest thehorsetail, and willow bark. Combine equal amounts
essential oils of juniper, Roman or Germanof the tinctures and take 1 teaspoon of the blend
chamomile, and cypress for treating3 times daily.A combined tincture of lobelia and
bursitis.Bodywork and Somatic PradicesGood betscramp bark is also therapeutic when rubbed into
for gentle, immediate relief, and healing includemuscles to calm the tension produced by
reflexology, Therapeutic Touch, massage,bursitis.HomeopathyYour homeopathic practitioner
CranioSacral Therapy, Feldenkrais, Trager, andmay suggest Ruta graveolens to ease the pain of
Oriental body work. Later, to reduce the likelihoodbursitis.HydrotherapyWhen pain is acute, apply an
of any further problems, such as repetitiveice pack for 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off during
motion syndrome, old injury history, or persistentthe first 24 hours. After that, use contrast
pain cycles, use trigger point myotherapy,therapy (alternating hot and cold compresses) up
Hellerwork, Rolfing, Aston-Patterning, or Alexanderto 3 times daily. Caution: Never use a cold
technique.ChiropradicBursitis is sometimes causedcompress for longer than 20 minutes at a time;
by malposition of the joint. Correctiveextended exposure to cold can damage skin.You
adjustments are beneficial, especially in chronicalso might try soaking in a warm Epsom salts
cases, In acute cases-specifically those caused bybath for 20 to 30 minutes once a week.Traditional
repetitive motions and the "overuse syndrome"Chinese MedicineAcupuncture Acupuncture can
typically seen in athletes-specific chiropractichelp reduce the inflammation and relieve the
adjustment (SCA) can be extremely effective.stiffness that accompanies bursitis, and it may
Chiropractic care may also include physicalpromote the drainage of excess fluid. Acupoints
therapy, such as ultrasound and electromuscletargeted vary, depending on whether the pain is
stimulation. A chiropractor may recommendlocated in the hip, knee, or shoulder. Acupressure
specific exercises to prevent bursitis in theAcupressure can be used to alleviate the pain and
shoulder from progressing to frozen shoulderinflammation associated with bursitis.Chinese Herbal
syndrome, which sometimes happens in seriousTherapy Corydalis Analgesic Tablets might be
cases.Herbal TherapyFor easing the discomfort ofprescribed to combat bursitis-related pain, and aloe
bursitis, try willow or meadowsweet tea; bothvera can be used as a topical medication. Herb
herbs contain salicylate, a natural pain reliever. Toplasters can also be used locally on affected
prepare the tea, steep 1 teaspoon of either driedareas.
herb in 1 cup boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes;