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What is Shoulder Bursitis and How to Treat It?














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Shoulder Bursitis from the Latin word “bursa”, a fluid filled sack placed in strategic position where a tendon would normally rub against a bone to prevent inflammation. However, due to the high complexity of the joint of the shoulder and the regular usage of the upper arm in all daily activities, something can occasionally went wrong and inflammation  appear anyway due to the constant wear and tear of the shoulder joint.

The bursa can also inflame the rotator cuff tendons in turn once inflamed and it leads to leads to shoulder joint tendinitis. They are two distinct conditions but strictly related. Once the bursa and tendons inflamed, impingement arises, the clicking, snapping feeling in turn to further inflammation in a self fueling circle. Shoulder bursitis happens because the space between the top of the humerus (arm bone) and the acromion (shoulder bone) becomes restricted due to the inflammation, causing pinching, or impingement syndrome.

Shoulder bursitis will be treated with non steroid anti-inflammatory medications to lessen discomfort, but they can’t be a long-term solution, let alone cortisone injections. Steroids injections can be used as a last resort because of the negative side effects they can have on tendons. Natural solutions are a valid alternative to steroids injections, including ice packs, which help inflammation, and well designed daily exercise.

A professional rotator cuff exercise program by a specialist can work wonders in strengthening the rotator cuff and prevent further injuries. Shoulder bursitis can be cured with the rehabilitation of the strength and flexibility of the shoulder and carefully designed movements that won’t stress the rotator cuff, not like with the improper exercise. Stretching is a very important part of any exercise program in all shoulder conditions, from shoulder bursitis to tendinitis, to adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder.
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