I have hip bursitis. My doctor gave me a steroid injection which helped for 3 weeks. I have found that using an anti inflammatory such as ibuprofen or naproxen regularly to reduce the inflammation and help with pain while ALSO doing stretches provided by my physical therapist help tremendously. I have had this for a year and PT was 1 year ago. I didn't realize how much the PT could have helped and fell out of the habit of doing the stretches. I did some research online and learned how important they are. Now I am disciplining myself to religiously do the stretches and exercises morning and night. There are many exercises you may find on line for hip bursitis. (Just use a reputable website like Mayo Clinic or another that you trust.) Also, stop what you are doing when pain becomes worse. Use ice for 10-20 minutes when pain is bad. Try not to lift anything heavy. Sleeping is difficult as you say. Use an ice pack for a few minutes in bed before falling asleep. I am feeling better. After 2 weeks of strengthening my muscles and working to get inflammation down, it is working! (Also, heat does not help Bursitis, only arthritis. A hot shower, although it feels good in general, does not help the inflammation). I hope this helps someone! Read all you can about it and get started today! :)
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I have hip bursitis. My doctor gave me a steroid injection which helped for 3 weeks. I have found that using an anti inflammatory such as ibuprofen or naproxen regularly to reduce the inflammation and help with pain while ALSO doing stretches provided by my physical therapist help tremendously. I have had this for a year and PT was 1 year ago. I didn't realize how much the PT could have helped and fell out of the habit of doing the stretches. I did some research online and learned how important they are. Now I am disciplining myself to religiously do the stretches and exercises morning and night. There are many exercises you may find on line for hip bursitis. (Just use a reputable website like Mayo Clinic or another that you trust.) Also, stop what you are doing when pain becomes worse. Use ice for 10-20 minutes when pain is bad. Try not to lift anything heavy. Sleeping is difficult as you say. Use an ice pack for a few minutes in bed before falling asleep. I am feeling better. After 2 weeks of strengthening my muscles and working to get inflammation down, it is working! (Also, heat does not help Bursitis, only arthritis. A hot shower, although it feels good in general, does not help the inflammation). I hope this helps someone! Read all you can about it and get started today! :)
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