“What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome?”

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It occurs when there is impingement of tendons or bursa in the shoulder from bones of the shoulder. With impingement syndrome, pain is persistent and affects everyday activities.

“Signs and Symptoms”

• Difficulty in reaching behind the back, resulting in pain.
• Weakness in the shoulder
• Swelling around the shoulder joint
• Feeling of popping in the shoulder joint

“How Can We Help?”

We will firstly examine the issue and provide further assistance and guidance to give you our best advices and treatments for you.

Treatments include pain relief modalities such as ultrasound and electrical therapy, stretching and strengthening of muscle groups

Most of the time, circumstances like this just require a physiotherapist for assured recovery. However, if it is one of the rarer cases where signs and symptoms are not improving and unresolved, you may be referred back to the doctors for consultation and further investigation.