Padding the joints can help ease pain caused by bursitis. People who kneel a lot for their job, such as landscapers or contractors, can benefit significantly from wearing kneepads or using a pad like those provided to gardeners. A doctor can recommend the best type and placement of padding. Some people may also use a walking device such as a cane during painful flare-ups.

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