How Do You Treat A Bursitis Injury?
If your shoulder movement feels compromised, and the area radiates pain, you may have a bursitis injury. Bursitis is caused when inflamed tendons and bursa in the shoulder are pinched between the ball and the socket joint. You must treat the area to return it to health. Immobilize the shoulder. This will keep your inflamed shoulder tissue from rubbing against the joint and bones and will relieve your pain. Use a simple, inexpensive shoulder sling that you can get from your doctor, pharmacy or drug store. Take medication for your injury. Aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen provides ongoing pain relief. Ease the pain with ice or cool gel packs. Place frozen packs on a towel over your shoulder and refrigerated gel packs directly on your clothing or skin. Keep the packs in place for approximately 20 minutes, and then take a break for 40 minutes. Perform a “pendulum” stretch 5 minutes a day. Stand with a weighted object, such as a soup can, in each hand. Make small circles with your hands,
