Guest guest Posted July 4, 2003 Report Share Posted July 4, 2003 > Does anyone have any experience treating bursitis? I haven't > studied it. > Does anyone know any acu-moxa techniques for it? This is not TCM, but I got rid of bursitis in the hips with castor oil packs placed over the area. A heating pad went on top of the castor oil pack. I just pour some castor oil on some folded fannel, put a towel over the pack (so the heating pad won't get oily), and put the heating pad over the towel. Leave in place at least an hour and a half at a time. I slept with the pad on my hip as I have a non- electric heating pad. Castor oil packs are contraindicated for women who are having their periods and for people with cancer. They relieve inflammation and fight infection. Victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 Hi Victoria, I know it's not TCM, and it doesn't sound like normal bursitis which happens within the joint usually, but that's what " they " diagnosed it as. As I said, it appears as a large painless bump around SP-5, filled with fluid. Do you have any ideas? What about lancing it? Thanks, Blaise In Chinese Traditional Medicine , " victoria_dragon " <victoria_dragon@h...> wrote: > > Does anyone have any experience treating bursitis? I haven't > > studied it. > > Does anyone know any acu-moxa techniques for it? > > This is not TCM, but I got rid of bursitis in the hips with castor > oil packs placed over the area. A heating pad went on top of the > castor oil pack. I just pour some castor oil on some folded fannel, > put a towel over the pack (so the heating pad won't get oily), and > put the heating pad over the towel. Leave in place at least an hour > and a half at a time. I slept with the pad on my hip as I have a non- > electric heating pad. > > Castor oil packs are contraindicated for women who are having their > periods and for people with cancer. > > They relieve inflammation and fight infection. > > Victoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 > I know it's not TCM, and it doesn't sound like normal bursitis which > happens within the joint usually, but that's what " they " diagnosed > it as. > > As I said, it appears as a large painless bump around SP-5, filled > with fluid. Do you have any ideas? What about lancing it? I've experimented with using castor oil packs (and heating pads) over acupoints, and sometimes it's worked very well. Castor oil packs work very well for inflammation. Also, one of the things they do is to promote lymph flow in the area, helping the body to rid itself of accumulations of toxins (as well as fight infection when it's present). The castor oil packs have not worked on all cases of bursitis (and I don't know enough to be able to predict when they will or won't work). But when they do work, the results can be dramatic. They worked a lot better for me than the prescription NSAID (Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug) I was placed on and had a bad reaction to and had to stop. The next step for me was a cortisone shot into the joints " which may or may not work depending on the skill of the doctor " and " yes, it is painful " . The castor oil packs are cheap to try. The main drawback is they are messy. And they are contraindicated for women who are having their periods and for people with cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Bursitis just means a swelling or inflammation!. I guess your Doc was thinking of Steroid injection, this is used very frequently by the medical profession especially in cases of RA or OA. With swelling on or near a joint (unless it is broken), a cold compress is just as good and indeed without having powerful drugs injected into you. Regards Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 __________ Hi Sandy, ....sorry to hear of your inflammatory condition ....and hope one/some of the following will ease your discomfort: -Apply Cayenne Herbal Pain Relieving Ointment -Apply Castor Oil Packs on affected areas -Apply Chinese White Flower Oil freely -Apply Hot Comfrey-Olive Oil Compresses -Apply Burdock-Lobelia tea as a Poultice PLUS... -Avoid acid-forming foods, such as caffeine, salts, refined foods, red meats, and nightshade plants like tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant. -Keep the body vegetarian and alkaline with foods like celery, avacados, wheat germ, sweet fruits, sprouts, greens, brewer's yeast, oats and sea greens. -Eat high magnesium foods like leafy greens, green and yellow veggies. -Take 2 TBS cider vinegar and 2 TBS honey in water each morning for 2 weeks. - Have a carrot-beet-cucumber juice twice a week to "scour" out sediment residues. -Take high Omega-3 flax oil 1 tsp. 3x daily. (expect improvement in 2-6 weeks) ....BE Blessed in the right use of Knowledge...JOYintheMorning... ________________________ lucassandra2000 <lucassandra2000 wrote: I've just been told I have bursitis in my right hip and both shoulders. I've done some studying on the subject, but was wondering what herbal remedies I could start to ease the problem. Doctor wants to start shots in hip and shoulders. I really don't like that idea. Would much rather try natural remedies first.Any suggestions would be appreciated.ThanksSandyFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington JOY with every heartbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I had bursitis in my shoulder and I went to my chiropractor, he used ultra sound on it. Do everything you can to boost your immune system. Your body will heal itself if you give it time and a good immune system. Those shots the doctor wants to give you are really not good for your body in a whole. Best Wishes Sheila herbal remedies , " lucassandra2000 " <lucassandra2000> wrote: > I've just been told I have bursitis in my right hip and both > shoulders. I've done some studying on the subject, but was wondering > what herbal remedies I could start to ease the problem. Doctor wants > to start shots in hip and shoulders. I really don't like that idea. > Would much rather try natural remedies first. > > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > Thanks > > Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Have a look at the Deep Tissue Repair Oil in the files. love Lisa - lucassandra2000 herbal remedies Friday, June 03, 2005 1:50 AM Herbal Remedies - Bursitis I've just been told I have bursitis in my right hip and both shoulders. I've done some studying on the subject, but was wondering what herbal remedies I could start to ease the problem. Doctor wants to start shots in hip and shoulders. I really don't like that idea. Would much rather try natural remedies first.Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 CM, Sorry to hear back on crutches. It is so wonderful to see a post from you again!!! Hope that things greatly improve for you. Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Hi, all -- I was recently diagnosed with bursitis (thickening of the bursa, according to the ultra sound which was done). I have been resting the shoulder, right one unfortunately, and have just had a steroid injection into the bursa (not the best choice, but I felt the only one at this time, as surgery probably isn't a promising option, and I don't want it anyway). I was fine for the first week, and now 8 days after the injection. My shoulder is in worse pain than ever; I can't lift anything, can't even brush my teeth or chop veggies for dinner.... Anything weight bearing, forget it. Anyway, will something like MSM and/or glucosamine chondroitin help, and at what dosage rates/strengths? I ice it, as heat seems to be aggravating now, and I am also tending up against the pain, which is causing muscle spasms in my neck and shoulder (which my husband helpfully massages out, and I also have a small TENS unit which my chiropractor showed me how to use). Thank you in advance. Kind regards Andrea NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hi Andrea, Bursitis is also an inflammation of the bursa as well, and irritation. I'm glad your chiro gave you the tens unit. I would also suggest that acupuncture might be helpful. In my clinic (i'm the office manager for a wellness center, with 2 massage therapists, an acupuncturist and 2 chiropractors) we've had several people who get cortizone shots, and are better for a few days, and then the pain comes back worse faterwards. I't snot uncommon at all, but each patient says " i swear, the pains worse, please believe me! " . Acupuncture would help with the pain management and also assist in healing the tissues. I'd also see your chiro regularly. The other thing that has worked for different issues for me, is Traumeel. It's a product by " HEEL " (the company) and i have taken it both internally and externally as a cream or gel. The liquid drops have worked the best, and bryonia (a homeopathic remedy) is also good for pain with movement. You are right to ice it, heat will aggrivate the inflammation. Or at least cooler temperatures. I'd definitely try some acupuncture and if you can get your hands on the Traumeel, it'd be a great idea, internally and externally! Also, some bioflavenoids might help too, with the inflammation My best to you! Sarah Anne , Andrea Gauland <dreaquince wrote: > > Hi, all -- I was recently diagnosed with bursitis (thickening of the > bursa, according to the ultra sound which was done). I have been > resting the shoulder, right one unfortunately, and have just had a > steroid injection into the bursa (not the best choice, but I felt the > only one at this time, as surgery probably isn't a promising option, > and I don't want it anyway). I was fine for the first week, and now > 8 days after the injection. My shoulder is in worse pain than ever; > I can't lift anything, can't even brush my teeth or chop veggies for > dinner.... Anything weight bearing, forget it. Anyway, will > something like MSM and/or glucosamine chondroitin help, and at what > dosage rates/strengths? I ice it, as heat seems to be aggravating > now, and I am also tending up against the pain, which is causing > muscle spasms in my neck and shoulder (which my husband helpfully > massages out, and I also have a small TENS unit which my chiropractor > showed me how to use). > > Thank you in advance. > > Kind regards > Andrea > NZ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Dear Shirley, For immediate relief, he should do Hot and Cold on the area. Start with 7 minutes of an Ice Pack on the area and then 7 minutes with a heating pad. Alternate these two, three times each. Immediate pain relief can be found by using Arnica Gel as found in the Healthfood Stores. For lasting results, you'd want to also use my Deep Tissue Repair Oil and Doc Christopher's BF & C = Bone, Flesh & Cartilage Formula. These can be gotten from: Http://www.OrganicSolutionsStore.com Nowwwwwww, please realize that he got himself into this condition by violating my three laws of disease, in the area of Nutrition, Exercise and Medicines. 1. He's been doing something he shouldn't be doing. 2. He's not been doing something he should be doing. 3. Orrrrr, he's doing both of these at the same time. Even doing the above herbal regimen, he'd speed up his healing by about 300% if he were to do some serious cleansing to get his body " nontoxic " . Love, Doc agardenfull wrote: > Hello Doc, > My husband is down with what apprears to be a severe inflamation (if > not infection) in his knee (Bursa sac?). What can I do for him as he > has been perscribed Keflex and Motrin and I really want to see him > stear clear of these. The area is very swollen, red-hot, tender to the > touch and on a scale of 1-10 for pain... he is a 10. He himself has no > fever but very tired. > Thank you!! > Shirley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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