Question 1

what is the best treatment for severe hip bursitis and piriformis syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Bursitis: Rest, ice, anti inflammatory agents such as Ibuprofen ( there are many other similar one's), physical therapy and in resistant or unresponsive cases, local steroid injections are the choices.

Question 2

i have piriformis syndrome and it has been acting up as i am weaning off of an ssri. the muscles won't stop locking up and my hips hurt again. help?

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??: Might try several things  like acupuncture or massage therapy    hope it feels better.

Question 3

when will my hip bursitis heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: You need an exact  diagnosis, specific exercises that can improve the symptoms. You can get  physical therapy and if necessary injections into the bursa.

Question 4

does hip bursitis last forever?

Accepted Answer

No: It can usually be effectively treated with conservative measures.. If all conservative therapies fail, the bursa can be surgically removed.

Question 5

hip bursitis what cardio/exercises to avoid?

Accepted Answer

See details: It is very simple. Avoid any exercises that increase the pain.

Question 6

can walking worsen your hip bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can&amp;more pain: Walking can make the symptoms like pain worse and increses the time to recover.It is better to rest

Question 7

what are the best walking sneakers for hip bursitis and bad backs?

Accepted Answer

We are all different: There isn't any right answer.  If you know a good podiatrist or orthopedic they may be able to recommend something specific for you.  They can at least tell you terms regarding what your foot tends to do. How much do you pronate?  Wide or narrow heel, wide toe box?  Armed with that information some on line shoe places have customer comments that rate shoes by customers with the same issues.

Question 8

do you feel hip bursitis in the groin?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: While groin pain is most likely related to the hip joint itself. The iliopsoas bursa is in that area and may be the source of a bursitis.

Question 9

what are some treatments for hip bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Hip bursitis or inflammation on the outer part of the hip, can be treated successfully with a good stretching program, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (nsaid's) and physical therapy.  Occasionally cortisone injections are necessary and can help significantly  a medical or orthopaedic evaluation with x-rays often the best place to start.

Question 10

what are the  symptoms of  septic hip bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Swelling pain: There is more than one bursitis site around the hip. The most common birsa is  the trochanteric  bursa. This is on the side of the pelvis. There can be pain, swelling, redness, warmth in the area.

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