A common hip condition that affects active people and athletes is bursitis. Bursae are small, jelly-like sacs that are located throughout the body. They are found around the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and heel. They contain a small amount of fluid and are positioned between bones and soft tissue. They act as cushions to help reduce friction between boney prominences and the nearby ligaments and tendons. There are two primary bursae in the hip that often become irritated and inflamed. One bursa … [Read more...] about Hip Pain in Runners and Athletes: Could it be Bursitis?
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