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Shoulder Bursitis
I have been diagnosed with Shoulder Bursitis and three inflamed tendons. My Dr. has given me Tylenol #3 for the pain and she also suggested I get physiotherapy. The Tylenol does absolutely nothing for my pain. I have been using a heating pad and also putting ice on my shoulder and upper arm. I would very much like to hear from anyone who is suffering from this painful condition. I can't sleep, can't raise my right arm, everything hurts my arm and shoulder. I have been like this for over two weeks and I am not getting any better. Should I rest my arm, or should I do exercises? I am at a loss as to what to do for myself. BTW I am 79 years of age. My Dr. has not been much of a help.
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Please note that this method helps for me since I’ve had these injuries since 2008. I was introduced to this method back then, but the tape I use wasn’t available back then. The pt who helped me with this was great.
Yes, I had forgotten Kinesio tape - we played walyball/volleyball for almost 30 years, and by the time our group retired, it was the most popular accessory.
I have used it on both hip and shoulder bursitis, I reinforce surgically repaired wrists and thumbs when I cannot wear my splints ( you can wash or shower with it on) and tomorrow I'll apply to the knee I torqued yesterday before heading out to garden.
It is best to learn the technique from a PT then tweak it to work for you.
Sue
The physical therapist I worked with and helped to make sure I did it right was a Dr. of physical therapy, a PhD. Where there’s a will there’s a way. I am grateful to have had her. Its nice to know that someone else is aware of this method. I’m 74 and never to late to find a solution. Just sharing my experience. It may not be a solution for everyone but it’s worth a try. Education is helps on how to use.
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1 ReactionI even use KT tape for sciatica. Search for youtube videos for the body part you need to tape. Works great. For hip, though, it turns out mine is piriformis syndrome/sciatica and the right stretches will keep you from returning over and over for the shots. I had a manual PT, Rocabado trained. Online, Dr Jo is great and she has a lot of videos for each body part. ice/heat, daily walk help
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1 ReactionHave piriformis also. Great you have a manual. Those are rare these days.
Wow, I am thrilled to see so many remarks made to me for my Bursitis questions. Thank you all so very much. I am getting myself off of taking the Lyrica as it is not helping me anymore. My Dr. said it is for nerve pain. I am still in so much pain and nothing has been done for me. My shoulder gets stabbing pains periodically and my muscle seems to be coming back but is still really very painful and I can't use this arm for lifting or using it for much of anything. I am at my wits end and am considering changing Doctors, although I really don't want to do this. Any suggestions anyone?
I want to know what Bursitis is and what to do about it
I have MCTD and all my EMG tests are negative, but I still have pain. Apparently, one's muscles tense up, causing the pain in the area. Tendons get annoyed, too. Request images and a referral to PT. You should improve your sitting ergonomics and there are exercises to stretch/loosen muscle tightness/strengthen your shoulders and from there, the pain should drop off. Magnesium, hydration, ice/heat, CBD ointment and periodic movement can make a real difference. Dr Jo is quite good, but skip the first exercise. https://www.google.com/search?q=dr+jo+10+rotator+cuff+exercises&oq=dr+jo+rotato&aqs=edge.3.0i512j69i57j0i512j0i22i30j69i64.6531j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_pfjlYZC9CfPJkPIPpbK0UA25
Have you had an injection in your shoulder? I had terrible bursitis in my hip years ago and a steroid injection was enormously helpful for the pain.
Thank you so much for answering my questions. I will check out this site.
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