OVERVIEW

What is Shoulder Impingement?

Relieve tendon compression and friction for smooth, pain-free overhead reach.

Early non-surgical decompression relieves pain promptly and prevents microscopic tendon wear from turning into complete tears.

COMMON SYMPTOMS

Pain when reaching forward, sideways, or overhead (painful arc between 60°–120°)
Pinching sensation at mid-arc elevation
Ache radiating down the outer deltoid region
Difficulty putting on shirts or reaching into overhead lockers

COMMON CAUSES

Immediate elimination of tendon friction
Quick return to sports and daily chores

Shoulder Impingement Clinical Illustration

Relieve Shoulder Pain Fast

Targeted conservative-first care to eliminate friction and inflammation.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Treatment Options

We combine clinical diagnostics, ultrasound guidance, and personalized therapies to ensure immediate and durable pain relief.

Non-Surgical

Subacromial corticosteroid or PRP injection under ultrasound

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression (ASD)

Shaving bone spurs and removing inflamed bursa

Dr. Ishan Shevate Specialist Shoulder Examination

RECOVERY & RESULTS

What to Expect

Most patients experience significant comfort within days and achieve complete pain-free mobility in weeks.

Acute Pain Relief

1–2 weeks

(Inflammation control & rest)

Biomechanical Correction

2–6 weeks

(Space-opening exercises)

Pain-Free Active Living

6–10 weeks

(Unrestricted overhead motion)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

Here are some common questions about shoulder impingement and their treatment.

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What is the "Painful Arc" in shoulder impingement? ×

It is a characteristic pain pattern where your shoulder hurts while lifting the arm sideways between 60 and 120 degrees, but feels comfortable below 60 degrees and above 120 degrees because the tendon clears the bone.

Are steroid injections safe for shoulder pain? +

When administered under high-definition ultrasound guidance directly into the inflamed bursa (not the tendon itself), targeted injections are exceptionally safe and offer rapid, transformative pain relief.

What is calcific tendinitis and can it be cured without surgery? +

Yes. Calcific tendinitis involves chalk-like calcium deposits inside the tendon. Dr. Ishan Shevate performs ultrasound-guided barbotage (needle aspiration and lavage) to dissolve and aspirate the calcium without surgery.

When is keyhole surgery needed for impingement? +

If conservative treatments and guided therapy do not provide lasting relief after 6 to 12 weeks, keyhole subacromial decompression (acromioplasty) shaves off the pinching bone spur to provide permanent relief.