Can the physiology experts please help explain a shoulder "impingement"?
My frustruated interpretation is that it's not torn, not arthritis, but something ain't quite lined up correctly. I think I jammed it on a sprint finish and a few weeks off have not lessened the pain (arm raised 90 degrees laterally = ouch). Friend therapist says don't start anything remedial until the pain stops. Slowly going postal and gaining weight being out of the water.....
I have an appointment with an orthopedist who has a sports leaning but am interested in other's experiences, too.
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I suppose you are still waiting on an appointment. Be sure to let us know how it goes. I am always interested to hear how various physicians treat shoulder injuries. I had some impingement along with a few other issues and I took the non surgical route. Not sure if I made the right decision or not, but I am back in the pool and I have no scars on my shoulders.
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I suppose you are still waiting on an appointment. Be sure to let us know how it goes. I am always interested to hear how various physicians treat shoulder injuries. I had some impingement along with a few other issues and I took the non surgical route. Not sure if I made the right decision or not, but I am back in the pool and I have no scars on my shoulders.
