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One of the most common causes of pain in the shoulder is shoulder bursitis. This condition is often referred to as rotator cuff tendonitis. It is also called impingement syndrome. This condition is characterized by the rotator cuff tendons becoming inflamed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bursa that cushions the shoulder may also be inflamed. Some of the common symptoms of shoulder bursitis include pain when moving the shoulder in certain positions, shooting pain down the arm, and pain during the night that can wake you up from sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pain that radiates from the shoulder may also cause the arm to become numb. While shoulder bursitis can be painful, the good news is that there are some simple treatment options available that can help provide relief from the pain that you are experiencing. Here are 8 ways that you can naturally treat shoulder bursitis in order to alleviate the pain and give you some relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Immobilize the Shoulder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you are suffering from acute shoulder pain one of the first steps that you need to take is to decrease the inflammation <\/a>that is occurring in the tendons of the rotator cuff. One of the ways to do this is to follow this simple rule, if a certain movement of your arm or shoulder causes you pain, stop doing it. One of the best ways to help your shoulder is to immobilize it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can do this by using a special arm sling. Even if you are only experiencing pain when you lift your arm over your head, wearing a sling to immobilize your arm will ensure that you do not accidentally move your arm in the wrong way and injury your shoulder further. In addition, wearing a sling while you sleep can help to protect your shoulder during the night. Resting your shoulder is one of the best ways to give it the time that it needs in order to heal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Anti-Inflammatory Drugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to treating inflammation, anti-inflammatory <\/a>drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen can help. These medications are available over the counter and can provide effective, but short term relief from the inflammation that is causing you to experience pain in the shoulder area. The medications will help to reduce the swelling and the pain that is associated with bursitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acetaminophen is a good choice for pain relief, but it will not provide the anti-inflammatory benefits provided by NSAIDs. It is important to note that using any type of medication comes with some possible side effects. In some people, these side effects can contraindicate treatments. If you are using NSAIDs for pain relief it is important to discuss the use with your pharmacist or your doctor to make sure that this type of treatment is appropriate for your condition and that it is safe to use as overusing any type of medication can create even more health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Ice the Shoulder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have injured <\/a>your shoulder one of the first things that you need to do is rest it. The next thing that you should do is to hold an ice pack on the area. The ice pack will help to reduce the inflammation that you are experiencing in the shoulder. Ice will also help to limit and reduce the swelling. You should apply an ice pack immediately after the injury and keep it there for fifteen minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first few hours after the injury, you should apply ice every hour for fifteen minutes and then wait and do it again. You should do this at least three times per day while the injury persists. When the pain in the shoulder begins to subside you can stop icing it. Typically the pain from an injury will go away in a few days. If the pain persists, seek medical care for your injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Go to Physical Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Occupational or physical therapy can be one of the best long term treatment <\/a>options available to help you get back to your normal routine more quickly. Medication and surgery are other options, but if you are trying to avoid using too much pain medication or undergoing surgery, going to physical therapy may be your best option. There have been clinical trials to suggest that prescribed exercises and physical therapy can help heal many different conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This includes such ailments such as rotator cuff tendinopathy, shoulder impingement, stiff shoulders, and rotator cuff tears. If you are suffering from any of these types of injuries or impairments, seeking physical therapy or doing certain exercises can help strengthen the shoulder and the muscles and the tendons that surround it. Strengthening the shoulder is important as this can help to prevent further injury and can also help to alleviate the pain that you are experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Apply Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While icing the shoulder is necessary immediately after an injury has occurred in order to reduce inflammation and swelling, heat can also help with a rotator cuff injury. Heat can help to loosen up the muscles <\/a>and alleviate some of the pain that you are experiencing. To help alleviate pain using heat you will want to use a heating pad that is moist. Apply heat to the area for about fifteen or twenty minutes to help relieve the pain that you are having. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, using a heating pad before you exercise or before you go to physical therapy can help loosen up the muscles before putting a strain on them. It can also help to strengthen your shoulder, which is important when you are healing from an injury to the shoulder.  Alternating a heating pad with an ice pack can also help alleviate the pain that is associated with a rotator cuff injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Stretch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things that you can do to keep your shoulder muscles strong is to make sure that you are stretching <\/a>them properly on a regular basis. Controlled stretching can improve the range of motion and flexibility of the shoulder and the muscles that surround that. You should stretch out your muscles at least once or twice each day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should do this at least three or four times each week in order to build up your strength and the flexibility in your arms and shoulders. It is important to make sure that you consult a doctor or a physical therapist in order to determine stretches that are appropriate for your particular case. If you are feeling any type of pain or discomfort during these stretching exercises you need to make sure that you stop doing that stretch immediately as this can cause further injury and even more pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Essential Oils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


There are many great uses for essential oils. Some essential oils<\/a> help you sleep better, while others are great for alleviating inflammation and pain. Peppermint essential oil can be quite useful when it comes to the pain associated with a rotator cuff injury. You can apply a peppermint essential oil rub on the shoulder twice each day in order to reduce pain from a rotator cuff injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peppermint oil helps to relax the muscles surrounding the shoulder and thus provide some pain relief. To use, you will need to add the peppermint oil to carrier oil. Coconut oil works well as a carrier oil as it will also moisturize the skin. Almond oil is another great choice as a carrier oil. Mix the peppermint oil with the carrier oil and then apply it directly to the area on the shoulder that is hurting. Other essential oils that can help with pain include lavender, primrose, and Amica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Cortisone Shots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have tried icing the shoulder, applying heat, essential oils, over the counter pain medications, physical therapy, and stretching, and you are still suffering from pain in the shoulder, it may be a good idea to talk to your doctor about a cortisone <\/a>shot. A cortisone shot is not something that you should rush to get right away and it is also something that is only going to provide short term relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cortisone shot can reduce pain in the shoulder and lower inflammation. However, if cortisone shots are used too often they can actually accelerate the damage to the joints and also weaken the tendons. Asking for a cortisone injection is something that should only be used sparingly and only if none of these other treatments are effective at alleviating the pain that you are experiencing. Your doctor may suggest other types of treatment before providing you with a cortisone injection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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