SWIMMER’S SHOULDER

If you’ve experienced pain, weakness or joint stiffness in the shoulder, please Schedule an appointment with one of our orthopedic specialists as soon as possible.

Swimmer’s shoulder causes shoulder pain and consists of a specific overuse injury of the shoulder tendons. Swimmer’s shoulder occurs when the tendons of the shoulder suffer from inflammation and swelling, compressing with the nearby bones, muscles, and other tendons. Some physicians also know Swimmer’s shoulder as shoulder impingement, subacromial impingement, or painful arc. 

Inflammation tends to affect the tendons in the rotator cuff (a group of muscles and tendons that hold the arm bone into the shoulder joint). These tendons may put pressure on the top part of the shoulder blade, also known as the acromion. This friction on the shoulder blade may then lead to bone spurs developing.

If you would like to contact an Orthopedic Upper Extremity Specialist in DFW Metroplex, give us a call at 817-697-4038, or contact us over the web. Tele-medicine appointments are also available.