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How is shoulder bursitis treated?

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How is shoulder bursitis treated?

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The most common way to treat shoulder pain is to give it some rest; but if pain or bursitis persists, you may need physical therapy or medications. Pain management expert Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, discusses treatment options for shoulder pain.

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