Whatis a rotator cuff impingement?
Rotator cuff impingement occurs when the underside of the bone above the shoulder, or bone spurs from the top side of the shoulder cut into or impinge upon the tendon which lifts the shoulder from the side. This impingement begins to irritate or wear a hole in the tendon on the top of the shoulder causing pain usually on lifting the shoulder from the side, sleeping on that shoulder at night, or any activity that elevates the shoulder such as pouring water out of a pitcher.
