2023-12-05 18:17:13
The bursa or synovial bag is a small sac filled with fluid that serves to cushion and prevent friction of the muscles, tendons and bones of a joint. Inflammation of this bursa is called bursitis.
Injuries, such as those from sports, or repetitive movement of the joints inflame the bursa and cause bursitis. EFE/ Jorge Zapata
When a repetitive movement is done excessively in a joint, pressure is exerted on it or there is an injury, such as sports injuries, inflammation of the bursa occurs and, therefore, bursitis.
This disease is most common in the knees and elbows, but it can also occur in the shoulder, hip, foot or wrist.
The most common symptoms of bursitis are pain, tenderness and inflammation that limit movement of the affected joint, according to the San Diego University of California (United States).
Causes of inflammation of the bursa
The most common causes of bursitis are repetitive movements or positions that put pressure on the synovial bursae around a joint.
The Mayo Clinic He gives examples of lifting something above his head repeatedly; leaning on your elbows for long periods; or spend a lot of time kneeling to do tasks, for example, in the workplace.
Other causes may include injuries or trauma to the affected area, inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and infections.
What are the treatments for bursitis?
To help reduce pain and swelling originating in the bursa, according to the University of San Diego, there are bursitis treatments such as:
Repose so the bag has time to heal. This means you will need to limit activities that require strain on the affected joint. Medicines anti-inflammatories to help reduce swelling and pain. In some cases, this may include cortisone injections into the joint.
Splints and bandages support to reduce discomfort and allow the bag to heal.
Physiotherapy to strengthen and increase the flexibility of the muscles that support the joint.
Aspiration to remove excess fluid accumulated in the joint.
Surgery to remove the inflamed bag. This option is very rare.
Prevention
While not all types of bursitis can be prevented, you can reduce the risk and severity of exacerbations by changing the way you do certain activities. The Mayo Clinic provides the following examples:
Use knee pads: Use some type of padding to reduce pressure on your knees if your job or hobby requires spending a lot of time kneeling.
Lift objects correctly. When lifting a weight, bend your knees. If this is not done, there will be more stress on the bursae in the hips.
Wheel and push heavy loads. Carrying heavy loads puts more strain on the bursae of the shoulders. Instead, use a wheelbarrow or cart.
Take frequent breaks. When doing repetitive tasks, alternate them with a break or other activities.
keep a healthy weight. Being overweight causes more stress on the joints.
Do exercise. Strengthening muscles helps protect the affected joint.
Warm up and stretch before strenuous activities to protect joints from injury.
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