Impingement
syndrome -
Pain on
raising the arm
Signs
or Symptoms
Pain and restriction on raising the arm in front of you
Description
The arm bone fails to move properly rubbing against the bones at the top of the
shoulder slowly shredding the tendon that runs across the top of the shoulder
Causes
Improper functioning of the muscles of the shoulder, anatomical malformation,
arthritic changes in the shoulder joint
Standard treatment
Stretching exercises, anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone and surgery
AK Approach
The muscles that support the arm in its muscular socket are evaluated to find
the ones that are malfunctioning. These are corrected and then tested for the
need of corrective exercises. The attention is then shifted to the localized
structures that are injured and failing to support the shoulder joint properly
like the clavicle and the scapula. These can include specialized treatments for
ligaments, muscles, skin and joints. Finally, attention is directed to
corrective procedures that can help coordinate the muscles to help prevent
future injuries. Nutritional therapies aimed at increasing factors that would
speed healing and reduce any inflammation are considered.