The bursae count in a human body is 150. It is a minuscule sac filled with liquid. This sac is located near each joint; thereby plummeting the rasping between the bones and tendons. This enables the joints to function with natural lubricants. However, if there is swelling in the bursa it is termed as Bursitis medically. The pain caused can be excruciating and it attacks on most occasions the knee, the hips and other vital joints. Nonetheless, there are certain symptoms; such as slight pain in the affected joints. In such an event it better to take precautions. If it happens to be otherwise; then you might start ailing from bursitis.

However, there are some herbal treatments which give relief from the pain caused by bursitis. Turmeric is very effective for knee joint pain. The intake of turmeric (1500 gms) each day; for a duration of 5 weeks would help in subsiding the pain and the concerning joint would flex easily. Cold compress also hastens to reduce the pain. As for diet; you should make it a point to include Vitamin B 12 and calcium in your staple diet. Another herbal treatment for bursitis is to eat green leaf vegetables as much as possible.