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Shoulder
Bursitis: Also Known As Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder bursitis occurs
when the bursa and the tendons that lay between the top of the arm
bone and the tip of the shoulder become inflamed or irritated. Bursae
are the fluid filled sacs that act as a cushion, or lubricant, between
muscle tissue, bones, and tendons. The more irritated the tendons
and the bursa become the more they will swell, causing the bones
to actually pinch, or impinge, both the tendons and the bursa located
between these bones. The result is what your physician would classify
as shoulder bursitis.
Symptoms of shoulder bursitis are:
- Shoulder pain and stiffness
- Irritation during movement or when laying
on the affected shoulder
- Warm sensation at the affected area
- Limited shoulder movement.
Shoulder Bursitis Causes:
Shoulder bursitis can be caused any repetitive motion that causes
irritation to the affected area, such as swinging a tennis racket,
or swinging a golf club. An injury to the area may also cause inflammation
resulting in shoulder bursitis. There are individuals that are more
prone to developing shoulder bursitis because the amount of space
between their arm bone and their shoulders is actually smaller and,
therefore, more prone to irritation. It is also possible to develop
symptoms if your bursa or tendons have thicker areas that can brush
up against the bursa and the tendons.
Bursitis Shoulder Treatment:
Generally shoulder bursitis treatment can be done at home with the
use of over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications
(NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, along with the application of heat
and cold compresses to the affected area. If these remedies do not
relieve the pain, you may want to contact your physician who will
determine, first and foremost, if the pain is due to shoulder bursitis,
or if there may be some underlying condition that is causing the
pain. If he or she determines that it is shoulder bursitis that
is resistant to typical medications, cortisone shot treatment may
be the next viable option. This shot can be given in your physician’s
office and should immediately relieve the pain.
If you have exhausted all other means of pain relief and your shoulder
bursitis pain has not subsided, your doctor may determine that surgery
is necessary. The surgical procedure, called a subacromial decompression,
removes the affected bursa and any bone spurs that may be present.
If you feel you may be suffering from shoulder bursitis and you
are unable to relieve your symptoms at home be sure to contact your
physician. He or she may be able to determine if you are suffering
from an underlying condition that may be the cause of your pain,
or determine the most viable option for the treatment of your particular
condition.
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