Hip Bursitis

Youtube is so awesome.  These PT guys are some of my favorites to turn to for advice and the most informative on youtube IMHO.  PT and Yoga have so much in common, of course yoga can turn into crazy hard and complex poses that may cause injury, but the gentler yoga is where PT's foundation exists.  

Bursitis can be caused by repetitive actions or an injury.  Mostly by repetative actions though.  Your hips are  important so keeping them happy and healthy is key.  Bursitis is more common in people who are over 40, but can affect anyone (remember repetitive motion).

See your doctor if you have pain and then do what he/she says.  These youtube PT guys recommend ice, ibuprophen (for inflamation) and rest (possible cane use)...and a little PT.  Check out their Yoga/Pilates PT regiment below.  

As you can see in the picture there are several bursae.  These fluid filled sacs are great for lessoning the friction load in a joint.  The most commonly aggravated one is the trochanteric bursae, FYI.  If you let this problem go unattended, it will likely get worse so take care of your body.  

If you listen to your body when it whispers, you will never have to hear it scream.
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