What Is a Bursa and What Does It Do?
A Bursa Is a Closed, Fluid-Filled Sac That Works as a Cushion and Gliding Surface to Reduce Friction Between Tissues of the Body. the Major Bursae (This Is the...
A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that works as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae (this is the plural of bursa) are located next to the tendons near the large joints, such as in the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
What is the function of a bursa?
Your bursae serve to reduce friction between your body's bony prominences and muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They help structures glide and slide past one another while movement occurs.
What is the best way to treat bursitis?
- Rest and don't overuse the affected area.
- Apply ice to reduce swelling for the first 48 hours after symptoms occur.
- Apply dry or moist heat, such as a heating pad or taking a warm bath.
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