Cold is very effective at numbing pain and helps to bring down the inflammation associated with bursitis. Wrap an ice pack or a few ice cubes in a cloth or towel to avoid burning the skin on the affected area, and ice for 15 to 20 minutes every 4 to 5 hours.

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