| Shoulder bursitis treatment is similar to treating a | | | | procedure and treatment. |
| rotator cuff injury. The term bursitis is the | | | | Symptoms |
| inflammation of the bursa, which is a sac containing a | | | | Like many shoulder injuries, the symptoms of bursitis |
| lubricating fluid that reduces friction between the | | | | include pain, swelling and restricted range of |
| tendon and the bone. | | | | movements. In addition to these three, there have |
| Cause | | | | been cases where redness appears in the skin over |
| Bursitis of the shoulder is caused by recurring | | | | the affected area. It is also worth mentioning that |
| overhead activities or by placing to much strain on | | | | the signs pointing to shoulder tendinitis and bursitis |
| the shoulders. It may also be caused by a previous | | | | are similar, though the latter is more likely to be tied |
| acute injury. Studies also show the condition may | | | | in with inflammation. |
| crop up on its own or coupled with shoulder tendinitis. | | | | Shoulder Bursitis Treatment |
| Overhead actions may trigger the compression of | | | | Treatments can include using medications to alleviate |
| both the tendons and the bursa located just below | | | | the initial pain. Rest and ice packs will relieve swelling |
| the acromion (the edge of the shoulder blade). This | | | | and using hot packs will help relax the shoulder |
| compression causes inflammation of either the | | | | muscles. |
| tendons or the bursa sac. As for the acromion, when | | | | Because shoulder bursitis is a similar symptom as |
| this bone structure scuffs the surface of the rotator | | | | shoulder tendinitis, a rotator cuff physical therapy |
| cuff, it gives rise to shoulder impingement syndrome, | | | | strengthening program will prove effective. These |
| which is another probable cause of irritation leading to | | | | strengthening programs will help with regaining |
| bursitis. | | | | strength and full motion of the shoulder. |
| If one is suffering from a tear, partial or otherwise, a | | | | How long you will have to keep up a shoulder bursitis |
| shoulder bursitis treatment may not be appropriate. | | | | treatment will depend on the severity of the |
| Bursitis and shoulder impingement syndrome cause | | | | problem. It may be a few weeks to a few months. |
| inflammation of the bursa sacs and tendons around | | | | Seek professional advice before plunging into any |
| the shoulder area. A rotator cuff tear is a tear in the | | | | exercise regimen. |
| tendons themselves and requires a different | | | | |