Reports say Burks first bruised his left shoulder in practice in October but has had issues with the shoulder before he was taken by the Jazz in the 2011 NBA draft.

From a nagging shoulder pain to overuse injuries or if you have an injury from an accident or from recreational activities, the types of shoulder injuries can be very different along with what can be done to heal the injury.

For those with questions about shoulder injuries, here are a few resources from Intermountain Healthcare about shoulder injuries and treatments:

Shoulder Conditions and Treatments –
http://healthlibrary.intermountainhealthcare.org/1,832

Common Shoulder Injuries from Overuse or Improper Lifting –
http://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs/2013/02/common-shoulder-injuries-from-overuse-or-improper-lifting/