What Is Shoulder Bursitis (And How Do You Treat It?)
According to the CDC, one out of every five Americans suffers from chronic pain. And 8% of chronic pain sufferers admit that it impacts their daily life. If you’re suffering from pain that makes it hard to work or enjoy life, it’s time to do something about it. Instead of suffering in silence, reach out for help. If you suffer from chronic shoulder pain, you may be experiencing shoulder bursitis. Keep reading to learn more about this condition and how to treat it.
What Is Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder bursitis, or bursitis of the shoulder, is the painful inflammation of your shoulder joint.
To get more technical, the condition is caused when the shoulder bursa is irritated. The bursae are liquid-filled sacs found near the joints in your body. When the bursa sac is irritated, it becomes inflamed and increases in size — meaning there is less room for the tendons and muscles in your shoulder to move around.
What Are the Symptoms
How do you know if you’re suffering from a bursitis shoulder and not another condition? There are a few specific symptoms you should look out for, including:
- Reduced range of motion in your shoulder
- Pain around the tip or outside of your shoulder
- Pain when your shoulder is touched
- Pain when you lift your arm
- Swelling and redness around your shoulder
If these symptoms are combined with a fever, you should seek medical attention immediately as you may be dealing with an infection.
Common Causes
Now that you know what shoulder bursitis is and what the symptoms are, you may be wondering what caused it.
The most common cause of shoulder bursitis is simply the overuse of your shoulder. Any repetitive motion can irritate the shoulder bursa, causing inflammation and pain. Many times, shoulder bursitis is caused by playing sports that involve your shoulder muscles, such as tennis, baseball, or even weight training.
Shoulder bursitis can also be caused by a traumatic event, such as a car crash or a fall. If your shoulder area is injured during the event, bursitis may occur.
KT Tape for Shoulder Bursitis
The good news is that shoulder bursitis is treatable with the help of a good chiropractor.
One of the most effective treatments involves Kinesiology Taping (KT tape). This treatment involves a thin, stretchy athletic tape placed on the injured area to provide support. A trained chiropractor can apply the tape in a way that relieves both the pain and inflammation. The chiropractor can also align the shoulder joint making sure to decrease inflammation to the area and letting it properly heal.
The great thing about KT tape is that it provides relief for the entire time that it is on your body. Once applied, the tape can generally work for five days.
Receive Chiropractic Care for Your Shoulder Bursitis Today!
If you’re tired of suffering from shoulder bursitis, it’s time to receive chiropractic care.
Our team at Amazing Life Chiropractic and Wellness are here to help you recover. With years of experience, our team is dedicated to providing you the best care possible.
Click here to book an appointment at our office in North Creek near the Mill Creek Town Center.
