Shoulder Impingement Treatment

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome is medical condition where there is swelling of the rotator cuff tendons and the surrounding bursa, with immense pain. This is also called Rotator Cuff Tendinitis. The rotator cuff tendons are impinged due to regular over the shoulder activities of the arm.

The primary goal for treatment that should be kept in mind must be pain reduction and restoration of the shoulder’s functionality. The doctor will also take into consideration the patient’s age, activity level and general health in planning the treatment.

The doctors usually try to start the treatment using Non-Surgical methods before opting for surgical treatment.