The bursae, the tiny fluid filled sacs that are present near all the joints in the body, have the basic function of lubricating the joints and reducing friction during the movement of these joints. A normal human body usually has around 200 bursae. It is these tiny sacs of fluids that help the movement of the joints be completely frictionless and pain free. The joints can move freely because of the fluid that the bursae secrete. However, severe pain is experienced if the bursae get inflamed due to any reason. This inflammation of the bursae that lie between the tendons and the bones is known as bursitis.
Bursitis always begins with a mild pain in the affected areas. There is much stiffness and soreness experienced which could be accompanied with a burning sensation in the areas. If you have a hip bursitis, there may not be many visible symptoms. However, when the bursitis occurs around the hip, pain can be felt in the femur. Sometimes, the pain travels to the greater trochanter.
This condition primarily happens due to an injury or repeated stress on the bursae. An injury or a dislocation of the joint could also cause the sacs the rupture and inflame. Chronic diseases like arthritis and gout can also trigger bursitis. The condition could also be caused by a temporary infection due to which the bacteria reaches the bursae and inflames them.
To seek immediate relief from this condition, get a piece of clean, soft cloth and soak it in mullein tea. Apply this soaked cloth to the affected area. When this process is repeated several times, there is considerable decrease in the pain. The bursae get soothed and the inflammation begins to subside. You may also try to apply some ice directly on the affected area. The coolness soothes the skin and reduces internal inflammation.
Lobelia oil is good for removing the stiffness, chamomile essential oil speeds up the healing of the area.
A lack of calcium in the body could be a cause of the inflammation therefore the calcium intake should be immediately increased. Green leafy vegetables are a good source of magnesium and vitamin B12 which are also excellent nutrients for reducing the inflammation. A mixture of honey and weak apple cider vinegar can also help ease the pain.
However, no amount of home remedies will work if you do not take adequate rest. Rest is important since constant movement can aggravate the problem by inflaming the sac even more.