Did you know that Bursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid in the body?

Did you know that the bursae rest at the points where internal functionaries, such as muscles and tendons, slide across bone?

Did you know that a healthy bursae create a smooth, almost frictionless functional gliding
surface making normal movement painless?

Did you know that bursitis occurs, however,
movement relying upon the inflamed bursa becomes difficult and painful.
Moreover, movement of tendons and muscles over the inflamed bursa
aggravates its inflammation, perpetuating the problem. Muscle can also
be stiffened?

Did you know that Bursitis is commonly caused by repetitive movement and excessive pressure?

Did you know that shoulders, Elbows and knees are the most commonly affected by Bursitis?

Did you know that the inflammation of the bursae might also be caused by other inflammatory conditions know as  rheumatoid arthritis and gout?

Did you know that Traumatic injury
is another cause of bursitis?

Did you know that Bursitis symptoms vary from local joint pain
and stiffness, to stinging pain that surrounds the joint around the
inflamed burs?

Did you know that the Bursae that are not infected can be treated with rest, ice, elevation, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory drugs and pain medication?

 Now if you didn’t know, now you know…

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