Common Causes And Risk Factors Of Bursitis

Prolonged Leaning On Elbows

Prolonged leaning on the elbows can cause individuals to develop elbow bursitis. This condition is also commonly called 'Popeye elbow,' 'student's elbow,' and 'baker's elbow.' With elbow bursitis, the tip of the elbow located at the back of the arm swells. Some individuals don't experience any painful symptoms. However, others may experience pain when they lean on their elbows or rest their elbows against a surface. In addition to pain when resting one's head on the elbows, actions like writing with the arm resting on a table can lead to pain. The condition most commonly occurs in office workers and students who rest their elbows against desks and other hard surfaces for long periods.