Bursitis Pain Relief Treatment & Medication

“Bursitis treatment usually involves conservative measures, such as rest, ice and taking a pain reliever. If conservative measures don't work, treatment may include:

  • If the inflammation in your bursa is caused by an infection, your doctor might prescribe an antibiotic.
  • Your doctor may recommend physical therapy or exercises to strengthen the muscles in the affected area to ease pain and prevent recurrence.
  • Your doctor may inject a corticosteroid drug into the bursa to relieve inflammation in your shoulder or hip. This treatment generally brings rapid pain relief and, in many cases, one injection is all you need.
  • Assistive device. Temporary use of a walking cane or other device will help relieve pressure on the affected area.
  • Surgery. Sometimes an inflamed bursa must be surgically drained, but only rarely is surgical removal of the affected bursa necessary.”

-- The Mayo Clinic  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bursitis/basics/treatment/con-20015102