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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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Updated November 2007
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Bursitis
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Nov 2008
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Bursitis.
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Better Health Channel
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Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs usually located between tendons and bones to cushion their movement.
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Aug 2003
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Bursitis
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myDr
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Wherever the bones, tendons and ligaments move against each other, particularly near joints, small fluid-filled sacs called bursae cushion the points of contact.
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Jul 2006
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Alexander technique
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2007
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