Bursitis

Bursitis is an inflammation or irritation of a bursa. A bursa is a small sac located between moving structures such as bones, muscles, skin and tendons. The bursa acts as a cushion to allow smooth gliding between these structures.

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Reviewed February 2009

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Title:   Bursitis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Bursitis - inflammation of small fluid-filled sacs called bursae - is usually caused by overuse of a joint. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments of bursitis.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Bursitis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. The shoulder, elbow, hip and knee are joints most commonly affected by bursitis. Bursitis may be mistaken as arthritis. Common causes of bursitis include injury and overuse. Treatment may include rest, painkillers and gentle exercises.
Date:   Nov 2008

Title:   Alexander technique
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The Alexander technique deals with bad habits of posture and movement. Bad posture can lead to head, neck and back pain, muscle aches, bursitis and repetitive strain injuries. The Alexander technique teaches awareness of movement and thought.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Bursitis.
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs usually located between tendons and bones to cushion their movement.
Date:   Aug 2003
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