Most people will experience shoulder pain at some point in their lives. There are many potential causes of shoulder pain, with one of the most common being shoulder bursitis. What is shoulder bursitis? A bursa is a fluid filled sac which functions to reduce friction between two surfaces in the body. Bursae are often located adjacent to tendons near large joints. In the shoulder, a bursa sits under the acromion (part of the shoulder-blade), giving rise to its name, 'sub-acromi

Many people spend their working days sitting at a desk or using or carrying tools or equipment. Many also spend their leisure time on a computer, watching TV or looking at a smartphone or tablet. What is the common factor here which contributes to a large percentage of shoulder problems seen in our clinic? Take a look at the picture below: The anteriorly tilted and abducted shoulder-blade All of the activities mentioned above encourage a 'rounded' posture where the shoulders