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Bursitis and hip pain

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 7 12:07pm | Replies (90)

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@sueinmn

I don't think of ice and heat therapy as long lasting, more for short term relief.It was an injection plus regular stretching exercise that relieved it after about a month. Inactivity caused it during a long illness unrelated to the hip replacement. It still sneaks back up if I'm not diligent - travelled many miles by car this week to be with a friend and her husband in hospice. A lot of sitting and little physical activity, so both the hip and back are squawking loudly. Back to my full PT regimen as of yesterday to quiet things down.
Also, I use a topical gel that contains the NSAID diclofenac several times a day during flares. Or at bedtime normally. This is different than typical menthol-based pain rubs in that it actually contains an antiinflammatory, Voltaren. I combine it with an essential oil rub containing several antiinflammatory oils.
Sue.

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Thx very much, Sue! So sorry to hear about your friend’s husband. So difficult for everyone. Wish you and your friends a peaceful memories.
Funny about the Voltaren, just picked some up today and trying it. 🤞🏻it will provide some relieve through the night especially. I would be very interested in what stretches and regular PT to do if you don’t mind sharing when convenient. Thank you again for your input…it is very helpful.