Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

OPA treats a wide variety of shoulder conditions and offers comprehensive treatment options — including many non-surgical solutions.

Meet Our Shoulder Specialists

What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome?

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome is a condition where the patients have often pain related to inflammation around the rotator cuff tendon and bursa, which may be caused by poor shoulder mechanics or an abnormal anatomy, which puts them at risk for this condition.

Common Causes:

- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Repetitive overhead activity
- Bone and joint abnormalities

Symptoms of shoulder impingement syndrome may include:

- Limited range of motion
- Weakness
- Pain in the shoulder, arm, and neck region
- Joint stiffness

When you arrive for your initial consultation, one of our team of shoulder specialists will evaluate your areas of concern, discuss your symptoms, and develop a customized and comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. This evaluation is a necessary part of diagnosing your condition and providing the best possible care.

When diagnosing a shoulder impingement syndrome, The OPA Shoulder Specialist:

- A medical, injury, and symptom history review
- A physical examination
- Multiple view x-rays or MRI

Once an official diagnosis is made, a customized treatment plan is prescribed. Treatment plans decrease symptoms as quickly as possible.

Common Treatments:

Once an official diagnosis is made, a customized treatment plan is prescribed. Treatment plans decrease symptoms as quickly as possible and then treat your underlying cause.

Physical Therapy

The most effective treatment option. An OPA approved physical therapist measures your shoulder flexibility and stretches the shoulder in tight areas. Progress is monitored and progress reports are sent to your OPA specialists. Oral and topical non-steroidal inflammatory medications may be prescribed to help with pain during physical therapy. Steroid injections may be used in some cases.

NSAIDs

Decrease inflammation and pain.

Rest & Ice

Temporarily stopping or slowing down activities that cause shoulder tendonitis gives inflammation a chance to calm down.

Injections:

If nonsurgical treatment options do not reduce symptoms, surgical intervention may be recommended. The team of shoulder specialists have expertise in performing minimally invasive arthroscopic decompression shoulder procedures.