What Is Bursitis?

What Causes Bursitis?

Factors Affecting Severity

Symptomatic Relief


Prevention of Bursitis

 


 


What Is Bursitis?

The prefix "itis" means inflammation, so the word "bursitis" simply means inflammation of a bursa.

A bursa is a fluid filled sack which cushions various parts of our joints so they do not rub on each other. For example, bursae are found between tendons and bones.

You will soon learn what causes a chronic bursitis condition and how it can be resolved.