Yoga for Bursitis Relief: Effective Poses to Ease Pain
Discover how gentle yoga can ease bursitis pain, the best poses for shoulder, hip and knee inflammation, and safe tips to combine yoga with other treatments.
When your bursitis, a painful swelling of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion your joints. Also known as joint inflammation, it often hits the hip, shoulder, or knee—making sitting, walking, or lifting feel like a chore. It’s not just aging. It’s overuse, bad posture, or even sitting too long on hard surfaces. You don’t need a doctor to start feeling better—just the right moves and simple habits.
Inflammation, the body’s natural response to injury or stress is the real enemy here. Cold packs, rest, and avoiding pressure on the sore spot can cut swelling fast. NSAIDs like ibuprofen help, but they’re not the only answer. Many people find relief with gentle stretching, foam rolling, or even just changing how they sit at their desk. If your hip hurts when you sleep on that side, try a pillow between your knees. If your shoulder flares up after typing, adjust your chair height. These aren’t magic tricks—they’re fixes that work because they target the root cause: repeated stress.
Joint pain, a symptom that shows up when movement becomes painful or stiff from bursitis doesn’t have to mean giving up your routine. You just need to adapt it. Walking helps. Swimming helps more. Lifting weights? Maybe later—once the swelling goes down. The posts below cover real stories and proven tips: how ice therapy beats heat in the first 48 hours, why some people swear by turmeric, and when a physical therapist can save you months of discomfort. You’ll also find what not to do—like ignoring pain until it’s unbearable, or popping painkillers without fixing the movement pattern that caused it.
There’s no single cure for bursitis, but there are dozens of small wins. The right pillow. The right stretch. The right time to rest. The right way to stand while washing dishes. This collection gives you those wins—no fluff, no hype, just what works for people who are tired of being held back by a sore joint.
Discover how gentle yoga can ease bursitis pain, the best poses for shoulder, hip and knee inflammation, and safe tips to combine yoga with other treatments.