Shoulder Bursitis

This inflammation causes the bursa and the tendons to swell, which further reduces the space and aggravates the inflammation, creating a vicious circle. Since both the tendons and bursa tend to simultaneously become inflamed, shoulder bursitis is frequently accompanied by tendonitis. As the space becomes progressively smaller, shoulder movement may be restricted. This condition is known as shoulder impingement.

Risk Factors

Sporting activity that requires a lot of overhead activity can increase the risk of shoulder bursitis and impingement. These sports include those that require lots of throwing movements (baseball pitching) and those that require smashing or serving movements (tennis, for example).

People who work in occupations that require a lot of overhead lifting are also at increased risk of these conditions.

Symptoms

The main symptom of both shoulder bursitis and tendonitis is therefore pain when trying to move the shoulder. Shoulder impingement is another symptom and is usually signified by reduced shoulder range of motion.

A shoulder support can support pain relief and healing by restricting the movement of tendons and bursa and giving them a chance to recover.