Painful inflammation of the bursa, a pad-like sac found in joint areas subject to friction. Bursae cushion the movement between the bones, tendons and muscles near the joints. Bursitis is most often caused by repetitive movement, and is known by several common names including clergyman’s knee, miner’s elbow, etc., depending on the affected individual’s occupation and area of injury. It may also be caused by autoimmune disease, infection, and trauma. Common symptoms include pain, redness, warmth, swelling, and tenderness with touch and movement of the affected area.
Bursitis is generally treated with the appropriate homeopathic remedy (simillimum), oral and/or topical nutraceutical and medicinal peptide therapies, and combined with physical rehab therapy and exercise. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy is also often very effective at relieving pain, increasing mobility, and promoting bursal healing.