This week we are going to discuss bursitis of the hip and of the knee.A bursa is a folded membrane with fluid between it’s layers which serves to decrease friction around a joint, to cushion ...

Knee pain can have many causes, such as injuries, overuse, and arthritis. Over-the-counter and prescription medications as ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the most effective way to treat knee bursitis? I’ve had it for months and the pain is worsening, but I’ve heard that even after treatment it can come back… ...

Knee bursitis may be due to specific predisposing factors, including a history of trauma to the area, such as repetitive or prolonged kneeling, immune system disorders, alcoholism, chronic ...

Dear Running Doc: I am 33 and run 20-25 miles per week and have had no injuries in the 10 years I have been running. All of a sudden last week I had pain on the inside of my knee a little distal to… ...

Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa - a small, fluid-filled sac located beneath the skin and over the joints. The bursa acts as a cushion, reducing friction and allowing smooth movement between ...

Hip bursitis is often worse at night, when lying down puts added pressure on the pelvic area. Rising from a chair or from a squat, climbing stairs or walking a long distance can also trigger the pain.