IS THAT PAIN BURSITIS? Learn How To Prevent, Treat, and Recognize It
If all of this sounds a little like tendinitis to you, you’re not wrong. Though the conditions are similar, the bursae and tendons are different body parts. Your doctor can generally tell the difference between the two conditions by the location of your pain, but sometimes they may request imaging tests. Unfortunately for some unlucky patients, it is possible to have both tendinitis and bursitis. Mild cases of bursitis can often be diagnosed with a physical examination, and recovery generally involves lots of rest. Ice can help with swelling, and over-the-counter medications can help with the pain. For more severe cases, physicians may request X-rays or MRIs. Bursae can also become infected. Doctors may prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatories, and surgery is occasionally needed. Unfortunately, some people develop chronic bursitis, but physical therapy can help. A physical therapist can teach about proper posture and provide patients with techniques so they can avoid re-injury; recommend ways to reduce pressure on joints; and teach new exercises that will increase a patient’s range of motion. If bursitis is causing a problem in your life, give Horizon PT a call today!
Have you ever experienced persistent pain around your joints, muscles, or bones during movement? If it was accompanied by swelling, it might have been bursitis. Bursitis is a common condition, but many people have never heard of it or the small fluid-filled sacs it affects. You have bursae all over your body — around 150 of them, in fact. Concentrated around areas where bone would otherwise rub on muscle, tendons, or skin, they’re like little air pillows for our bodies, helping reduce friction and inflammation. But sometimes, a bursa can become irritated or inflamed. It’s particularly prone to happen around the joints and results in pain and swelling. Repetitive movements are the most common culprit in bursitis cases, but excessive pressure on a specific joint is also a factor. Some hazards are occupational, such as with painters, carpenters, or manual laborers who complete the same motions repeatedly. Home maintenance activities like raking, gardening, scrubbing, or shoveling also present a risk, as do repetitive recreational activities like tennis, golf, and baseball. Finally, age and conditions like arthritis, diabetes, and thyroid disease make bursitis more likely.
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Easy March Madness Chili
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
Cheer on your favorite team and chow down in minutes with this easy chili recipe!
Ingredients
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2 16-oz cans diced tomatoes 2 16-oz cans small red beans 2 8-oz cans tomato sauce
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2 lbs ground beef 2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp Creole seasoning 1 tsp ground cumin
Directions
1. In a deep pot, brown the beef, stirring often. 2. Once beef is cooked, add chili powder, Creole seasoning, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute. 3. Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, and tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. 4. After the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and let chili simmer for 15 minutes. 5. Serve with toppings of choice, like cheese, sour cream, or chives.
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