Through Simple Exercise, Bursitis Pain Can Be Eliminated
With easy home exercise, bursitis pain can be reduced and/or eliminated. Shoulder bursitis is an inflammation of the bursae, small fluid filled sacs that acts as padding between the bones and tendons of the rotator cuff. Shoulder bursitis is also known as subacromial bursitis. The pain from bursitis comes as the bursae become inflamed and fill with excess fluid. There are a number of treatments for bursitis ranging from simple to complex. Fortunately there are simple exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own own to help relieve discomfort from bursitis.
Many people find short term relief through the application of ice or a cold compresses. Applying ice to the affected area helps restrict blood flow and prevent swelling. Resting the the rotator cuff also helps but you don't want to completely immobilize these muscles and tendons, otherwise the injuries may stiffen up, leading to a frozen shoulder and loss of mobility. It is important to exercise the affected area to maintain strength and range of motion.
As always, it is a good idea to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise regimen. There are many causes of shoulder pain and you should get a professional opinion before you begin. However, many people have found that with simple exercise, bursitis pain can be reduced or eliminated in a matter of weeks rather than months or years.
As an example of an easy exercise, bursitis pain can be alleviated by practicing slow circular shoulder shrugs. Start off in a standing position, feet shoulder width apart. Slowly shrug your shoulders up towards your ears as far as you can comfortably go. Hold this position for a few sections. Then pull your shoulders back, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Hold this position for another few seconds. Then slowly pull your shoulders down towards your heels. Hold this for another few seconds, then repeat. Be sure to work slowly and gently. Don't force anything.
