SHOULDER CONDITIONS

Shoulder Impingement Condition

Conservative osteopathic treatment for shoulder impingement uses safe manual manipulation and exercises to strengthen muscles, relieve tension, restore range of motion, and alleviate pain.

SHOULDER CONDITIONS

Shoulder Impingement Treatment in New York City

Treatment for shoulder impingement uses conservative osteopathic therapies to relieve tension and stress, improve range of motion, strengthen muscles, and reduce pain and other symptoms.

What is Shoulder Impingement?

Shoulder impingement is a painful should condition that involves inflammation in the shoulder that causes muscles, tendons, or bones to be pushed against the bursa – tiny fluid-filled sacs that help to reduce friction during shoulder movement. This type of shoulder pain can be brought on by repetitious overhead arm and shoulder motions, overuse, and injury or bone abnormalities. It is perhaps most commonly seen in patients who engage in repetitive sports like swimming, lifting, and tennis, but can affect anyone who overuses their rotator cuffs.

What Causes this Condition?

The most common cause of impingement is simple overuse of the muscles and tendons in the shoulder, leading to inflammation and swelling that increases friction around the upper shoulder bone. Other causes can include:

  • Shoulder injuries, such as dislocation of the shoulder
  • Genetic abnormalities like misshapen shoulder blades
  • Certain movements associated with occupations. For example, construction work, freight movement, and even painting can involve the type of repetitive overhead motions that can lead to this condition.
  • Sporting activities like baseball, swimming, and tennis.
  • Slips, falls, or other accidents that damage the tendons or bones in the shoulder.

In some instances, doctors are unable to determine the exact cause of an impingement. Regardless, medical treatment should be sought in a timely manner, as a failure to address the problem can cause it to worsen over time and may result in thinner or torn rotator cuff tendons.

What Are the Symptoms of Shoulder Impingement?

The symptom for an impinged shoulder can sometimes be mistaken for other shoulder pain conditions, so it is vital to obtain an accurate diagnosis. The most common symptoms can include:

  • Extreme difficulty extending your arm and shoulder overhead to reach your upper back
  • General weakness in the shoulder muscles and tendons
  • Pain that increases with overhead movements
  • Dull, aching pain in the arm that doesn’t subside
  • Worsening pain at night that may impact your ability to sleep
  • Painful sensations extending from the front of the shoulder down to the side of your arm

Because these types of shoulder conditions can become progressively worse, accurate diagnosis and treatment is vital to avoiding further damage. Fortunately, osteopathic care can provide the safe, non-invasive treatment you need to prevent additional injury and facilitate a full recovery.

How We Can Help

Treatment for this type of shoulder pain will vary depending on the extent of its severity. A proper examination and diagnosis can help to determine the appropriate treatment strategy. Leonid Tafler, D.O. can utilize a variety of osteopathic techniques to provide the care you need, including manual manipulation, recommendations for physical therapy, and various lifestyle changes that can help to minimize pain and prevent recurring impingement.

SHOULDER CONDITIONS

Shoulder Conditions

Shoulder-related conditions can be due to wear and tear, injury, or repetitive use, and can result in pain, loss of mobility, numbness, and tingling in the upper extremities.

Biceps TendonitisFrozen ShoulderRotator Cuff InjuriesShoulder ImpingementShoulder PainShoulder Tendonitis/Bursitis

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If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or have been previously diagnosed with impingement in your shoulder, contact us today. We can schedule your appointment, provide an accurate diagnosis, and recommend the treatment plan you need to reduce pain, restore range of motion, and enjoy an improved quality of life.


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Shoulder Impingement Treatment Reviews

Margaret Sowa
Margaret Sowa
Hotel General Manager Brooklyn, NY

Through the years, every one treated by Dr. Tafler has had very positive and lasting results. I can't thank him enough for myself, my mom and for every dear person to my heart I sent to him. 🙂 Thank you Doctor! Words can't express what you've done and how many lives have changed. God bless you.

Boris Talis
Boris Talis
Four-time champion of the world in Sambo Combat. Black belt 6th Degree

I am a whole hardheartedly grateful to Dr.Tafler for this timely help in recovering the moving function of my shoulder joint. This helped me a win a gold medal and become the Champion of the world in Sambo combat in Greece 2012. I always tell my collegues and student to turn to the excellent and kind Dr. Leonid Tafler in case of any accident or injury.

Diana

Dr. Tafler started working with me though acupuncture, back adjustments and immediately I saw the progress and my pain was less and less with every visit to the doctor. I avoided a surgery thanks to Dr Tafler. I started to enjoy my life again. I am so thankful to the doctor, and have been recommending Dr Tafler to all my friends and coworkers who have back problems and other pains.

Thomas Rayder

Dr. Tafler recommended the OMT under anesthesia procedure. The procedure was performed and alleviated my pain immediately. I avoided surgery and have not had problems with my neck in 7 years now! I am so thankful to Dr. Tafler, the OMT under anesthesia procedure helped me so much!

Elizabeth Blend

Dr. Tafler took me in for a weekend to receive manipulation under anesthesia. Two weeks later I was able to walk without pain. I have been pain free since that moment until today, many years after initial treatment. Without his treatment I do not know if I would have been able to walk at all.

Hugo Barriga

Doctor Tafler, was my savior and there is not doubt he give me my back life; this OMT under anesthesia definitely recommend to everyone, this improve my back and relief a chronic pain. Try this before any aggressive treatment, this was over 5 years ago and I feel splendidly.

Beverly

Two weeks ago I came to his office. He is a very nice and very pleasant man. I told him about a terrible pain in my back. He gave me two injections and I was able to walk a lot better. I felt myself at my twenties. When I went for the second treatment under anesthesia, I was running up the stairs at my church. All my friends got very happy for me. So, I believe, this man is a hero! If not him, I would not be able to walk!