Know your physical limitations. Rest the joint during acute pain and stiffness
If symptoms suggesting bursitis continue for more than a few days, consult your doctor. Activity modifications, medications, and surgical intervention may help reduce the effects of the condition. With any recent injury, use RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
For frequent pain, if the joint is not warm or swollen, heat may help relieve some of the joint pain.
Mild exercise will loosen and strengthen joints.
See your doctor If:
You have pain in one joint for several days straight
You take prescription painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs, but swelling persists.
Your persistent pain was triggered by a recent injury
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