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Shoulder Impingement Treatment in Southwest Ohio
Shoulder Impingement in Southwest Ohio
Shoulder impingement can make reaching, lifting, exercising, and other everyday movements uncomfortable. The condition develops when structures within the shoulder rub against or place pressure on the tendons, causing irritation and pain. Symptoms are often most noticeable when reaching overhead or behind the body.
What Is Shoulder Impingement?
Healthy shoulder stability and function rely on several bones, tendons, ligaments, and other structures working together to provide a wide range of motion. When the structures within the shoulder repeatedly rub against the tendons, irritation can develop and lead to shoulder impingement.
Several factors may contribute to impingement, including arthritis in the AC joint, inflamed ligaments, or a bone spur. Repetitive activities, limited range of motion, and shoulder weakness may also play a role.
Common symptoms can include:
- Pain when reaching overhead
- Pain when reaching behind the body
- Shoulder discomfort with repetitive activities
- Limited or uncomfortable shoulder movement
- Shoulder weakness
- Shoulder instability
Because shoulder pain can also be associated with bursitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, arthritis, instability, and other conditions, identifying the source of symptoms is an important part of determining appropriate treatment.
Shoulder Impingement Treatment
Orthopedic Associates provides evaluation and treatment for shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tendonitis as part of comprehensive shoulder care in Southwest Ohio. Our orthopedic shoulder specialists take a detailed approach to determining which structures are contributing to your symptoms.
Treatment is individualized based on the cause of your shoulder pain, your symptoms, and how the condition affects your daily activities. The goal is to reduce pain, improve shoulder function, and help you comfortably return to the activities that matter to you.
Orthopedic Associates Surgeons in Ohio Treat All Shoulder Conditions
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Shoulder Replacement
- Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Chronic Shoulder Instability
- Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
- Common Shoulder Injuries
- Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injures and Tears
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
- Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
- Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
- Shoulder Separation
- Shoulder Trauma (Fractures and Dislocations)
Osteoporosis Information
If you’ve recently experience a break or over the age of 55, contact our Osteoporosis Clinic to be screened for bone loss to help prevent future breaks
Shoulder Impingement FAQs
What does shoulder impingement feel like?
Shoulder impingement is commonly associated with pain when reaching overhead or behind the body. Certain repetitive movements may also aggravate symptoms. The exact location and severity of pain can vary depending on which shoulder structures are irritated.
What causes shoulder impingement?
Impingement occurs when structures in the shoulder rub against and irritate the tendons. Arthritis in the AC joint, inflamed ligaments, or a bone spur may contribute. Repetitive activity, limited range of motion, and shoulder weakness can also be factors.
Is shoulder impingement the same as rotator cuff tendonitis?
The conditions can be closely related. Shoulder impingement can irritate the rotator cuff tendons, while rotator cuff tendonitis involves inflammation of the tendons themselves. A shoulder specialist can evaluate symptoms to determine the source of pain.
When should I see an orthopedic shoulder specialist?
Consider an orthopedic evaluation when shoulder pain continues to interfere with reaching, lifting, sleeping, work, exercise, or other normal activities. Persistent weakness or loss of comfortable range of motion may also warrant evaluation.
How is shoulder impingement diagnosed?
Because several shoulder conditions can produce similar symptoms, an accurate diagnosis is important. Orthopedic Associates’ shoulder specialists evaluate the source of pain and determine whether it involves the rotator cuff, joint surfaces, labrum, or surrounding structures.
Where can I find shoulder impingement treatment in Southwest Ohio?
Orthopedic Associates provides specialized care for shoulder conditions, including shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tendonitis. Our team focuses on individualized orthopedic treatment designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help patients return to normal activities. Reach out to Orthopedic Associates for more information on becoming a patient.
