Subacromial Bursitis or Shoulder Bursitis

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Subacromial Bursitis or Shoulder Bursitis

Definition:

A bursa is a fluid-filled, saclike structure that is situated near or around mobile structures in the musculoskeletal system. The purpose of this bursa is to help cushion forces around these areas. We have these bursa’s in multiple locations of our body, one of them being in the shoulder known as the subacromial bursa. This bursa can become irritated and inflamed causing pain.

What causes this?

There are multiple causes of subacromial bursitis.We have listed some common reasons as towhy a bursa can become inflamed.

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Characteristic / Clinical Presentation

There are many sign and symptoms that subacromial bursitis presents with. Some common symptoms that we see in the clinic are

Management for Subacromial Bursitis

A course of conservative care is the usual recommendation for subacromial bursitis. The goal of treatment and therapy is to reduce pain, maintain range of motion and to strengthen any muscular imbalances or weaknesses that is associated with the shoulder condition.

Advice

Overall, subacromial bursitis is a self-limiting condition that can resolve on its own however some instances it can become chronic. We recommend having your shoulder examined by a health professional to examine the cause of your shoulder condition and to provide management and advice options to recover as fast as possible.

Subacromial Bursitis or Shoulder Bursitis

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