Swimmer's shoulder
Also called: impingement syndrome
Shoulder pain caused by connective tissue (a tendon) rubbing on a shoulder blade.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
Impingement syndrome is caused by inflammation from repetitive shoulder activities. Injury and aging are other causes.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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