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Can you tell me how to fix bursa on the shoulder?
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Normal: The bursa of your shoulder is a normal structure. It lubricates the tendon between the bone (acromion). Assuming have bursitis. This can be treated with proper shoulder girdle strengthening, rest, nsaids, occasional injection, etc. If pain not improved after course of this for 4-6 weeks then may need to seek a shoulder specialist.
Answered 2/8/2014
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