Opposing Digits

Before you cancel text messaging from your cell phone plan or quit your job, rest assured that you can continue to do the strenuous or repetitive activities that commonly cause bursitis while reducing your chances of developing it yourself. The best way to do this is by getting in shape. "The stronger your muscles, the lower your risk of injuring a tendon or bursa," writes Michael Castleman, author of Blended Medicine. Additionally, good nutrition, especially adequate amounts of healing nutrients like vitamin C, both prevents and treats bursitis.

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