Many joints throughout the body have bursae (plural of bursa), which are protective fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions for your bone, tendon, and muscle during movement. When a bursa is inflamed, this is called bursitis – and it can cause swelling, stiffness, and pain. Bursitis can occur if you overuse the joint or experience […]
Bursitis
Five of the Most Common Repetitive Motion Disorders
Repetitive motion. Whether you work at a construction site or blog for a living, you are at risk of developing repetitive motion disorder. Work-related motions that are “repetitive” include typing at a keyboard, clicking a mouse, working on an assembly line, using a jackhammer, lifting heavy things, and any other activity where the body is […]
