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Managing Hip Bursitis Pain

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jun 11 7:33pm | Replies (104)
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@pwcook1 When I get a flare of bursitis in my hip, my treatment of choice, recommended by both the orthopedist and physical therapist, is ICE, not heat. The PT explained that while heat may feel soothing, ice is more therapeutic because it actually relieves the inflammation.

Lidocaine patches or topical Voltaren gel help me when it gets really bad, especially on days when I have to keep moving

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | May 16 7:03am

Thanks Sue. And your comment on using ice rather than heat is spot on.

Most people think heat is better, and that's probably because it feels good immediately. It also causes blood to rush to the affected area, and that only makes inflammation worse.

So yes, cold/ice is always the best option for temporary pain/inflammation relief.

Joe

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smilton | @smilton | May 20 7:53pm

@sueinmn -heat works for me-1.25 gel pack from dollar store works/microwave 25seconds or freeze- stick in pants waist band till it eases

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