Shoulder impingement (now mostly called subacromial pain syndrome): it hurts when you lift your arm, so start with the right exercise, not surgery
Let’s start with the most important sentence: “Shoulder impingement” describes a group of symptoms where raising your arm hurts; it is not the bone crushing your tendon. Most people improve with education and exercise and don’t need surgery, though how fast varies from person to person, and some take a few months. This post is for you if the outside of your shoulder hurts halfway up when raising your arm, or if you feel a catch when putting on a jacket or hanging laundry. It’s also for you if you’ve been told “you have shoulder impingement” and are considering whether to get a shot or surgery. ...