Shoulder Bursitis Treatment
- Usually seen within 24–48 hours
- No GP referral required
- All-inclusive pricing – assessment, scan, injection and report
- 19 clinics across the UK
What is a Sub-Acromial Bursitis?
Sub-acromial bursitis is inflammation in the largest bursa in the shoulder, located between the ball and socket. It causes severe pain that is aggravate by all shoulder movements, particularly moving your arm out to the side and above your head.
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What is sub-acromial bursitis?
Sub-acromial bursitis is inflammation in the largest bursa in the shoulder, located between the ball and socket. It causes severe pain that is aggravate by all shoulder movements, particularly moving your arm out to the side and above your head. It effects people of all the ages and is common in both active and sedentary individuals. It often occurs alongside rotator cuff issues. Sub-acromial bursitis is best diagnosed on ultrasound; this will be carried out on your first appointment. Sub-acromial bursitis normally responds well to rest, painkillers and a course of physiotherapy. However, if it does not improve and is waking you at night an ultrasound-guided injection is very effective.
What are the symptoms of sub-acromial bursitis?
The symptoms of a sub–acromial bursitis is:
- Pain that gets worse when you move your arm out to the side and above your head
- Pain worse at night – often causes you to wake up at night
- Pain lying on your side
If this sounds like your pain, read on…
What other conditions can mimic sub-acromial bursitis?
If this does not sound like your pain there are other conditions that can mimic the pain of sub-acromial bursitis such as:
- frozen shoulder
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff pain.
- calcific tendinopathy
Sub-acromial bursitis vs frozen shoulder?
Sub-acromial bursitis and frozen shoulder both cause significant pain and weakness in the shoulder, particularly at night time and often cause sleepless night. However, frozen shoulder is associated with significant stiffness alongside the pain. This is the key difference between the two conditions.
I had been in severe pain for over 6 months for a frozen shoulder when my physiotherapist recommended Luke Millward for a guided steriod injection. I was extremely thankful for the speed at which I got an appointment. The clinic in Cambridge was easy to get to (with trouble-free parking) and the service I received from Luke was excellent. He was very personable, explained things to me carefully and carried out the injection with professionalism and empathy. The results have been significant and I wished had visited Luke sooner before the pain had become so debilitating.
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Very thorough and kind service. I was very happy with the treatment I received and all recommendations that were made.
Ultrasound Guided Injection
Complete Injections is a highly specialised ultrasound guided injection service created to provide fast access to pain relieving injections for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions delivered by our team of experts.
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We do not need a doctor to refer you
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- Same Day Consultation (subject to availability).
- Ultrasound scan and musculoskeletal assessment.
- Ultrasound Guided Injection.
- Report of assessment and scan findings and details of injection.
- A comprehensive range of injection procedures for musculoskeletal conditions are offered.
- All injections are performed by highly experienced advanced physiotherapists dual trained as physiotherapist and musculoskeletal sonographer.
- All are qualified as independent prescribers to allow them to screen you for any possible medicines interactions and select the most appropriate medication for your injection.
- All hold full qualifications in diagnostic ultrasound and injection therapy of peripheral musculoskeletal disorders.
Meet our Clinicians
Chris Myers
Clinical Director
Chris is one of the few physiotherapists in the country to also be a fully trained as a musculoskeletal sonographer and uses diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose muscle, ligament, tendon, joint and nerve problems. He has been using diagnostic ultrasound...
Dave Baker
Clinical Director
David is one of the pioneers of physiotherapists performing ultrasound guided injections. With 20 years of clinical experience as a chartered physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal care, David is clinical director at Complete Physio Ltd, with...
Luke Millward
Injection Therapist
Luke is a highly specialised advanced level physiotherapist with a broad understanding of musculoskeletal health care. He qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2007 and has a wealth of experience working in both the NHS and privately settings.