Shoulder Bursitis and Kinesiology Taping: Understanding Your Treatment Options
Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and can make everyday activities—such as reaching overhead, lifting groceries, getting dressed, or sleeping comfortably—more difficult. One potential cause of shoulder pain is shoulder bursitis, a condition that involves irritation of the bursa within the shoulder. Physiotherapy can play an important role in the management of shoulder bursitis, and in some cases, your physiotherapist may recommend kinesiology tape (Kinesio Tape® or similar elastic therapeutic tape) as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. What is Shoulder Bursitis? A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between bones, muscles, tendons, and other
