Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Published on under Joint Pain
Interestingly, a 2019 review of previously published studies concluded that surgery has little benefit for impingement (SIS) in the middle-aged patient. Instead, it’s advised that patients seek a multi-modal, non-surgical treatment approach often utilized by doctors of chiropractic that may include:
- Patient education with respect to the cause of their pain, the realization that progress may be gradual and take three to six months or longer, and the importance of performing a home exercise program.
- Exercises to reduce the high position humeral head (ball), regain range of motion without impingement, strengthen the rotator cuff and surrounding muscles, restore scapular and clavicular function and stability, and reduce pain to regain function.
- Manual therapies (manipulation and mobilization) to the shoulder’s multiple joints.
- Physical therapy modalities (ice, electrical stim, ultrasound, laser, pulsed magnetic field) to facilitate healing and reduce pain and inflammation.
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