Massage Therapy can be very helpful for people with bursitis. Massage therapy can reduce the pain of bursitis and increase blood supply to the tissues, allowing the body to recovery faster and heal itself. The treatment goal is to reduce compression and relieve pressure on the bursa.

What kind of massage is used for bursitis?

TYPES OF MASSAGES TO HELP RELIEVE BURSITIS PAIN

Deep Tissue Massage, which addresses the deepest layers of muscle tissue, fascia and tendons to release chronic muscle tension. Hot Stone Envy™, which helps reduce muscle spasms, pain and chronic tension while increasing the blood flow that nourishes muscles.

What is the fastest way to cure bursitis?

Apply ice to reduce swelling for the first 48 hours after symptoms occur. Apply dry or moist heat, such as a heating pad or taking a warm bath. Take an over-the-counter medication, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others), to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.