Bursitis Advice What is a Bursa (e): A bursa is a lubricated fluid-filled sac. Major bursa are located adjacent to the tendons and near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. They function as a gliding surface to help reduce friction between moving tissues of the body.   What is Bursitis :  Bursitis is an inflammation or irritation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursa) near or involving a joint or bony protrusion that normally helps to reduce friction between a tendon or bone as we move. Symptoms of bursitis may include; sharp pain which can be aggravated during use, additionally bursitis may result in limitation of movement in the effected joint (It should be noted that many individuals with Bursitis may not have any associated pain with their injury).   Causes of Bursitis : Causes of bursitis may include sudden truma, infection, arthritis, or repeatative injury, such as overuse during work or play. Symptoms of bursitis: Causes of Bursitis.     Types of Bursitis : Shoulder bursitis : Subacromial bursitis Hip bursitis : Trochanteric bursitis - Ischial bursitis Knee bursitis : Prepatellar bursitis  - Pes anserinus bursitis Elbow bursitis : Olecranon bursitis Foot and Heel bursitis : Calcaneal bursitis  - Retrocalcaneal bursitis  Hand and wrist bursitis :   Bursitis Treatments : Common Bursitis Treatments : Alternative Bursitis treatments :       Natural Bursitis Treatments     Natural Bursitis Pain Relief:    Bursitis can now be treated totally naturally !    No injections....... No steroids...... No anti-inflammatory medication, and Best of all......    NO PAIN --- JUST RESULTS !    www.treatment-bursitis.com    Approved sponsor Bursitis Images: (comming soon..) Bursitis Images :                                                                                                                                 Disclaimer: The information provided on this page and site should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should always be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call your National emergency number for all medical emergencies. Bursitis.ws, and its representatives make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, currentness, or timeliness of any content, text or graphics on this site. Any links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2007, bursitis.ws. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.