What causes impingement syndrome?
In many individuals, the shape of their bones is such that they have less space than others. This can lead to the thickening of the tendons and bursa causing impingement syndrome symptoms. An initial injury can set off the process of inflammation and the problem can be self-exacerbating. What are the symptoms of shoulder bursitis/impingement syndrome? Common symptoms are pain with overhead activities, pain while sleeping at night, and pain over the outside of the shoulder/upper arm. How is shoulder bursitis treated? The first step to treat shoulder bursitis is to decrease the inflammation. Dr. McFadden will talk to his patients with shoulder bursitis about limiting their activities that cause inflammation. He may also provide a prescription for an anti-inflammatory medication, such as Motrin, Advil, Celebrex, or many others. These medications help with the inflammation of the tendons and bursa which help treat the pain. Dr. McFadden may put a patient with shoulder bursitis into physica
