Shoulder Impingement Exercises and Stretches

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Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common condition characterized by compression or pinching of the structures within the shoulder joint. These structures primarily include the tendons of the rotator cuff (PRIMARLY SUPRASPINATUS) and the subacromial bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions and reduces friction between tendons and bone.
The impingement typically occurs when the space between the top of the upper arm bone (the humerus) and the acromion, a bony projection of the shoulder blade (scapula), narrows. This narrowing can happen due to various factors, such as repetitive overhead activities, and poor posture, but the most common reason is a lack of scapula (shoulder blade) movement
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As the space decreases, the tendons and bursa can become irritated, inflamed, or even injured when they rub against the bones. This can lead to symptoms such as pain, weakness, and limited range of motion in the shoulder. The pain is often felt on the outer part of the shoulder and may worsen with overhead movements or reaching behind the back.
Treatment for shoulder impingement typically involves a combination of chiropractic care and physical therapy to strengthen muscles and improve posture. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to create more space within the shoulder joint and alleviate the impingement. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential to prevent worsening of symptoms and long-term complications.

[@caseylockey7840]

The stretch from side lying exercise is 🙌🏼

[@empowerhp]

Glad it helped!

[@ricardo-kb6fz]

Hi, thank you for the help! could you go into a little more detail on how often we should practice these to recover?

[@empowerhp]

The more you do them the faster the healing process but I think once or twice a day is realistic. Does that help?

[@ricardo-kb6fz]

@@empowerhp Awesome, thanks!!

[@Easyweaponsyt]

The second method kind of hurt the middle of my shoulder but i was still attempting it

[@empowerhp]

That’s common when you let the elbows move too much on the second exercise. Make sure you don’t let those elbows move. Keep chipping away!!

[@manoliumarius]

Hello! I only have pain when i bring my arm/palm to the back, at the lumbar area. I also get the pain after getting up from sleep. Any other tests are ok with me. What could that be?

[@empowerhp]

It could mean your pecs are tight and your shoulders are slightly rolled forward (internally rotated). These exercises should still help. Put your arm behind your back, get a sense of how tight or painful it is and then do the exercises. Once you’re done with 3 rounds do the exercises, put your arm behind your back and it should feel better. Let me know if it works

[@manoliumarius]

@@empowerhp I'll try. But keep in mind that i have already worked my back and posterior delts twice a week for over 6 months due to same recommendation: to strenghten my posterior back muscles that may be weaker than my pecs. So i did this and i guess they sould be fine after that period. Will let you know if the exercises you show in the video have any effect.

[@empowerhp]

@@manoliumarius These exercises are not for your posterior delt. You need to strengthen your serratus anterior. I would also stay away from any chest exercises for 2 weeks.

[@Educatorbyaashn]

Problem cause bye Arm wrestling 😮‍💨

[@empowerhp]

Did you win!?

[@Educatorbyaashn]

​@@empowerhpYes sir ✨

[@empowerhp]

Let’s gooo!! Is it still hurting?

[@Educatorbyaashn]

@@empowerhp No sir ,

[@Educatorbyaashn]

@@empowerhp Thanks for the video ❤️ it help me a lot ✨