What is it?
A common cause of shoulder pain is shoulder impingement
syndrome. This occurs when the tendons or bursa in the shoulder collide with
bones at the shoulder joint. Pain is persistent and affects everyday
activities, especially when the shoulder is required to elevate in some
fashion. Reaching up behind the back or
reaching up overhead to put on a coat or blouse may induce pain.
How is it caused?
Overuse of the shoulder joint, especially repetitive overhead
activity of the shoulder, is a risk factor for shoulder impingement syndrome.
The following are some examples of activities that may cause pain: painting,
lifting, swimming, tennis, and other overhead sports. Bone and joint abnormalities
are other risk factors for shoulder impingement. Poor blood circulation may
also be a cause because ligaments and tendons rely on receiving proper
nutrients from the blood to help support the shoulder. Over time, impingement
syndrome can lead to inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons (tendinitis) and
bursa (bursitis). Without proper treatment, tendons may thin and/or tear.
What exercises can treat it?
- Stand with your feet spread shoulder width apart, facing forward. Start with your hands by your side with your thumbs up. Raise them out in front of you until your hands reach shoulder height. Do one set of 15 reps.
- Stand with your feet spread shoulder width apart, facing forward. Start with your hands by your side with your thumbs up. This time, raise them up out to the side until your hands reach shoulder height. Do one set of 15 reps.
- Stand with your feet spread shoulder width apart, facing forward. Start with your hands by your zipper and facing inward (pinky fingers closest to the body). Your arms shouldn't be moving up and down straight out from the front of your body, nor should it be moving up and down straight out from your right side. It should be moving up and down in a plane that is about halfway between the two planes (roughly a 45 degree angle). Do one set of 15 reps.
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