Posts Tagged: impingement

Shoulder Impingement Shoulder impingement is one of the most common conditions of the shoulder. It is a process by which poor posture or repetitive overload causes pinching or ‘impingement’ of structures between the two bones which make up the shoulder complex. It is often the supraspinatus tendon +/- the subacromial bursa that become impinged between the humerus and the scapular bones as pictured:   Signs and symptoms: Catch of pain at shoulder level or above Inability to do overhead activities without pain Inability to reach the hand ... Read more