Shoulder bursitis is inflammation in the shoulder bursae, the fluid-filled sacs that cushion and protect your joints. Your bursae allow your shoulder to move smoothly, without friction or discomfort.

Clay Buchholz has inflammation in the bursa sac of his right shoulder, but other than that an MRI revealed no structural problems with the shoulder or any issues with his sore trapezius muscle near ...

Q: I was diagnosed with bursitis in my elbow, and my friend’s doctor told her she had bursitis in her shoulder. Is this the same disease? A: A bursa is a fluid filled sac-like structure that acts like ...

People may develop shoulder bursitis due to repetitive overhead movements. Although doctors can often effectively treat the condition, some exercises may worsen it. Shoulder bursitis, also known as ...

If you reach for something and feel a twinge in your shoulder, it’s possible you’ve got a case of shoulder bursitis. This painful condition can make even the simplest movements really uncomfortable, ...

The Detroit Tigers think they dodged another starting pitching injury. This time, it’s the organization’s most important player: Young right-hander Michael Fulmer. Fulmer experienced “pinching” in his ...

Shoulder bursal tissue is often removed during rotator cuff repair, but that might not be such a good idea, researchers said. Studies with human bursa samples and in rats with tendon injuries showed ...

Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos has an irritated bursa sac in his left shoulder, GM Steve Yzerman said Tuesday, but no structural damage. Even so, the center, decided to skip playing for ...

Bursitis of the shoulder is a painful inflammation in the shoulder joint. Rest and gentle exercises can speed up recovery. Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursae. The bursae are small, fluid-filled ...