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About Bursitis
Bursitis is a common, often painful condition where fluid-filled sacs (bursae) around your joints become inflamed. This can lead to discomfort and limit movement. While bursitis can be debilitating, effective treatments are available. TheDrugClub helps make managing bursitis more affordable by offering significant savings on the prescription medications you might need.
Understanding Bursitis: When Your Joints Ache
Bursitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of bursae, which are small, fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions between bones, tendons, and muscles near your joints. Their job is to reduce friction and allow smooth movement. When a bursa becomes inflamed, it can cause pain, tenderness, and swelling, often making everyday activities difficult.
Commonly affected areas include the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, though bursitis can occur in any joint with bursae. Causes range from repetitive motions or prolonged pressure (like kneeling for long periods) to sudden injury, infection, or underlying conditions such as arthritis. Symptoms typically include localized pain, tenderness when pressed, swelling, and reduced range of motion in the affected joint.
Finding Relief: Treatments and Medications
Treating bursitis usually begins with conservative approaches aimed at reducing inflammation and pain. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) are often recommended. Over-the-counter pain relievers, specifically nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen, are frequently prescribed to manage pain and inflammation.
For more persistent or severe cases, a doctor might recommend corticosteroid injections directly into the bursa to quickly reduce inflammation. If an infection is suspected, antibiotics will be necessary. Physical therapy can also play a vital role, helping
The information above is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
MedlinePlus overview of Bursitis
A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and other moving parts, such as muscles, tendons, or skin. Bursitis occurs when a bursa becomes inflamed. People get bursitis by overusing a joint. It can also be caused by an injury. It usually occurs at the knee or elbow. Kneeling or leaning your elbows on a hard surface for a long time can make bursitis start. Doing the same kinds of movements every day or putting stress on joints increases your risk.
Symptoms of bursitis include pain and swelling. Your doctor will diagnose bursitis with a physical exam and tests such as x-rays and MRIs. He or she may also take fluid from the swollen area to be sure the problem isn't an infection.
Treatment of bursitis includes rest, pain medicines, or ice. If there is no improvement, your doctor may inject a drug into the area around the swollen bursa. If the joint still does not improve after 6 to 12 months, you may need surgery to repair damage and relieve pressure on the bursa.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus topic page. Topic date: 07/18/2000. MedlinePlus file date: 10/15/2026 02:30:37.
This information is educational and is not medical advice.