Region: Shoulder
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that cushions between bone and tendon.
What is a Subacromial Bursitis?
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that cushions between bone and tendon.
Symptoms
- Warmth/redness
- Swelling
- Dull ache
- Pain lifting arm
- Worse lying on that side
What does a Subacromial Bursitis feel like?
- Dull aching pain
- Worse overhead or with pressure on shoulder
What are common causes of a Subacromial Bursitis?
- Overuse/overhead activity
- Repetitive compression/irritation
Self check
- Does it ache and swell
- and get worse when you lie on that side or lift overhead?
Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.
What to do now
- Icing
- Avoid compressive/overhead activity
- consider OTC anti-inflammatories if appropriate
Red flags
- Fever or redness spreading quickly (possible infection/septic bursitis)
Recovery tips
- Avoid sleeping on that side
- gradual return with improved mechanics
Educational only. Not a medical diagnosis.