Treating Shoulder Impingement

Pinching of the complex structures in the shoulder is a common cause of pain.

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"As you raise your arm up, the tendons or bursa can get pinched between the humerus and the collar bone (clavicle) on top of the scapula," says Cleveland Clinic physical therapist Kelly Kinsey PT. If this happens continuously over time, you can develop impingement syndrome. If it goes on for too long, the tendons can start to fray and potentially tear.
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