Bursitis describes the inflammation and irritation of the bursa which is a small sac filled with fluid that cushions impact whilst moving as well as lubricating the join, allowing smooth movement of the joint.

Ankle

The Bursa’s in the ankle can be found on the in-side of the ankle known as the subcutaneous bursa of medial malleolus, one on the heel bone known as the retrocalcaneal bursa and final there’s a bursa right at the heel call the sebaceous calcaneal bursa. Bursitis is caused by the bursa coming under stress from movement, overtraining or direct impact but on occasions can also be caused by poorly fitted footwear.

Signs and Symptoms

• Pain when pressure is applied to the back of the heel or when moving the ankle
• Swelling
• Redness
• Limping because of pain
• On rare occasions can cause fever or chills but that might be a sign of infection

Elbow

The bursa on the elbow is on its outside surface called the olecranon bursa.

Signs and Symptoms

• Stiffness or a feeling of swelling.
• Painful range of motion.
• Night-time pain when lying on the affected side.

Hip

The bursas in the hip can be found above the femur (thigh bone) known as the greater trochanteric bursa and the Iliopsoas bursa. Bursitis is caused by the bursa coming under stress from movement, overtraining or direct impact but on occasions can also be caused by poorly fitted footwear.

Signs and Symptoms

• Pain when pressure is applied to the hip
• Swelling
• Redness
• Limping because of pain
• On rare occasions can cause fever or chills but that might be a sign of infection

Knee

The bursas in the knee can be found above the kneecap (suprapatellar Bursa), on the kneecap (prepatellar bursa), under the kneecap (infrapatellar Bursa) and one slightly below the knee on the inner part of the knee known as the Pes anserine bursa the Bursitis is caused by the bursa coming under stress from movement, overtraining or direct impact but on occasions can also be caused by poorly fitted footwear.

Signs and Symptoms

• Pain when pressure is applied to the knee
• Swelling
• Redness
• Limping because of pain
• On rare occasions can cause fever or chills but that might be a sign of infection

Shoulder

The bursas in the shoulder can be found just under and next to the clavicle (collar bone) known as the subacromial bursa. Bursitis is caused by the bursa coming under stress from movement, overtraining or direct impact.

Signs and Symptoms

• Shoulder stiffness or a feeling of swelling.
• Painful range of motion.
• Night-time pain when lying on the affected side.
• Sharp or pinching pain with overhead shoulder motions.