Bursitis by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Bursitis treatment

Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa caused by repetitive use, trauma, infection, or systemic inflammatory disease.

What Joints are Affected by Bursitis?

Bursitis most commonly affects the subacromial, olecranon, trochanteric, prepatellar, and infrapatellar bursae. Symptoms of bursitis may include localized tenderness, edema, erythema, and/or reduced movement.

What is a Bursa?
Bursae are flattened sacs that serve as a protective buffer between bones and overlapping muscles (deep bursae) or between bones and tendons/skin (superficial bursae). These synovial-lined sacs are filled with minimal amounts of fluid to facilitate movement during muscle contraction. Deep bursae, such as the subacromial and iliopsoas bursae, are located in the fascia. Superficial bursae, such as the olecranon and prepatellar bursae, are located in the subcutaneous tissue. Humans have approximately 160 bursae.

Bursitis Questions
Q. I am looking for a natural supplement that will help bursitis. I typed bursitis in google to find a natural herb but nothing came up.
   A. We are not aware of any specific herb or supplement that has been tested in bursitis. However, reducing inflammation through diet by eating more cold water fish and vegetables or taking anti-inflammatory herbs and supplements such as turmeric or fish oils could perhaps make a difference in the long run.