4. Repetitive Strain
Repetitive strain is one of the most common causes of bursitis: This describes any stress placed on the muscles, bones, and joints over a long period of time – and it’s most commonly seen as a career or sports injuries, but can also occur through a multitude of other hobbies or repetitive actions.
If you live down the road from a rocky street and it takes a long walk to get to the main road, this can become a repetitive strain injury if you were to walk the same street for five or ten years: Repetitive strain injuries can also happen due to a regular, rough commute anywhere else – but can also happen as part of what you do for a living.
Repetitive strain injuries are characterized by pain and inflammation on a regular basis, and there is usually another associated condition that triggers further inflammatory flare-ups: Bursitis is one of the most common conditions that you should tell your doctor to look for if any of the above describes your routine or life.