What causes elbow bursitis?

What causes elbow bursitis?

Causes of elbow bursitis include:

• Repetitive motions at work or during a hobby (like a baseball pitcher throwing a baseball).
• Spending a lot of time in positions that put pressure on your elbows.
• Infections.
• Traumas or a sudden blow to your elbow.

Common activities that can lead to bursitis

• Carpentry.
• Gardening and raking.
• Painting.
• Poor posture.
• Bone spurs or arthritis in your elbow.
• Scrubbing.
• Shoveling.
• Sports like tennis, golf and baseball.