Bursitis is an inflammation of one or more bursa (fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction around joints).
The most common bursa to become inflamed is in the shoulder. The cause of bursitis is mostly unknown, but trauma or arthritis may be involved.
Symptoms
Acute bursitis causes
Pain
Tenderness over the inflamed bursa
Limited range of motion
Chronic bursitis attacks may follow acute bursitis, unusual exercise, or strain
Attacks may last a few days to a few weeks and are characterised by pain, swelling, and tenderness.
Causes
Bursitis can develop in three main ways:
injury
infection
due to a pre-existing health condition that causes inflammation of the bursa
Products that may help
Calcium and Magnesium contribute to normal muscle function, needed to repair connective tissue
Devil’s Claw gel and capsules a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of rheumatic and muscular pain and general aches and pains in the muscles and joints, this is based on traditional use only.
Green Lipped Mussel Extract may act as a natural anti-inflammatory
