Shoulder impingement or swimmer’s shoulder is the pain and inflammation when the connective tissue rubs on the shoulder blades due to repeated shoulder movements. It is the most common cause of shoulder pain in swimmers, tennis players, painters, especially when they have bone and joint defects. Pain medication, daily stretch exercise, hot pack application can relieve pain. However, it is better to avoid repeated overhead activity temporarily until the condition subsides.
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Why does my shoulder pain recur when I exercise?
Query: Hi doctor, I went on a trip eight months ago, and I swam in a swimming tank for a long time. I have also been exercising regularly in the gym for more than two years. However, while exercising with weights, I experienced a mild pinching pain in my left shoulder eight months back. After that, though,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Can you please send me a picture marking the area of the shoulder where you feel the pain exactly? And your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) reports reveal nothing abnormal about the shoulder (attachment removed to ... Read Full »
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