How does impingement syndrome develop?
Most daily activities that use the arms above the level of the shoulders cause mild impingement, as well as a minimal amount of pain. Impingement becomes more serious as a result of constantly repeated throwing activities, working with the arms over the head or various repetitive actions, all of which can irritate or damage the rotator cuff tendons. Osteoarthritis can also lead to impingement in the shoulder area What are the symptoms of impingement syndrome? Generalized shoulder aches are common in the early stages of impingement syndrome. Pain is also experienced when the arm is moved out to the side or in front of the body. Sleeping may become painful when the afflicted individual rolls onto the affected shoulder. Another symptom is a sharp pain when trying to reach into one’s back pocket. As the condition worsens, the joint may become stiffer and create additional pain. Sometimes it feels like the arm “catches” when it is lowered. If the rotator cuff tendons are torn, it may be ver
