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Shoulder BursitisLike air-filled bubble wrap, bursa are fluid-filled sacs that cushion areas of friction between tendon and bone or skin. These sacs reduce friction between moving parts of the body, such as the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and heel. Shoulder bursitis simply means that there is inflammation of one of these bursa. Shoulder pain with swelling is usually called Impingement Syndrome. This syndrome occurs when there is inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons and the bursa that surrounds them. Symptoms The pain of shoulder bursitis or impingement syndrome is common with overhead activities of the shoulder and while sleeping at night, especially while lying on the affected shoulder. Pain is usually found over the outside of the shoulder/upper arm. In most cases, shoulder bursitis comes about when there has been unusual or overloading activity with the shoulder or as a result of repetitive type movements that continuously pinch the tendon/bursa combination. Often the structure of the bones is such that the opening for the bursa or tendon is closed down and creates too much pressure on the softer tissue resulting in inflammation and pain. Home Treatment Rest the area and stop activities that cause aggravation of the pain (sports or work-related). Home treatment remedies for shoulder bursitis include:
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