Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with bursitis.

Ignore: Do use ice to help decrease the inflammation. Consider a steroid injection if refractory.

Ignore: Rest and use of anti-inflammatory medication along with a light padded compression bandage helps.

Ignore: Get a second opinion from an osteopathic physician, and have it treated.

Ignore: Almost all cases of bursitis will resolve with appropriate treatment.

Ignore: Use topical pain creams regularly.

Ignore: Massage and stretch. Don't underestimate the effect of local massage. Find the sore point and rub.

Ignore: Protect the area with padding and limit motion. Ice and NSAIDs will help. If it gets worse see a doc.

Ignore: If ice, heat, rest, and anti-inflammatories don't work, a steroid shot may.

Ignore: Pain may diminish over time. Antiinflammatory drugs help but have side-effects. Injection if need.

Ignore: Avoid bumping it, as it'll aggravate the bursitis pain. Use a cushioned dressing to protect it.

Ignore: Apply ice, perform stretching exercises, and use anti-inflammatory medications to relieve bursitis.

Ignore: Bursitis can be successfully treated with a 2-3 weeks Rx of NSAIDs, but call Dr. for correct dosing.

Ignore: If in your hips, taking weight off will provide you with great relief, but may take up to a year!

Ignore: Do use ice for 20 min after exercise, NSAIDs for pain and swelling. Do see a doctor if worsen.

DO: DO rest! If you continue the aggravating activity the inflammation cannot get better.

Ignore: If you are prone to bursitis of the kneecap, wear knee protectors when kneeling.

Ignore: Do's: exercise, ice, heat, heat before exercise and ice afterward. Don't: ignore it, need diagno.

Ignore: Avoid pressure on the bursa, do rest, ice. If persistent could be drained.

Ice: Ice the area and try to avoid excessive movement of the area. A steroid shot from your doc may help.

Use: Use pain as a guide, avoid positions that hurt. Decrease the inciting activity as many times bursiti.

Ignore: Rest, ice, stretching, and appropriate warmup before exercise can help treat bursitis.

Ignore: Steroid injection is usually curative! Failure? Not bursitis!