In most cases of bursitis that are brought for treatment at an urgent care clinic, the healthcare provider will recommend an anti-inflammatory medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen for temporary pain relief and to reduce any swelling, but many patients may also require stronger prescription medication or injections of corticosteroids if they have increased pain levels. Other recommended treatments will likely include receiving soft tissue massages to reduce inflammation, as well as physical therapy to ensure that strength and mobility are maintained in the surrounding muscles and affected joints. Inflammation such as bursitis can also be treated at home through resting the affected area combined with the application of a cold compress and compression garments. The health care provider at the urgent care clinic will be able to provide any other recommendations that will prove beneficial in reducing pain and inflammation as efficiently and safely as possible at home. If the bursitis is caused by an infection, patients will be prescribed antibiotics or may require further assessment to treat the infection itself which will result in a reduction of inflammation in the bursa. If you have any questions about Bursitis Treatment, visit Burbank Urgent Care our experienced professionals are happy to answer them. We serve patients from Burbank CA, Glendale CA, Pasadena CA, Beverly Hills CA, San Fernando CA, La Crescenta-Montrose CA, and Kagel Canyon CA.