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Shoulder Impingement: What's Actually Going On

Pain when you reach overhead is rarely 'just a shoulder problem.' It's usually a thoracic spine, scapula, and shoulder problem.

August 20257 min readYour Health Now
Shoulder mobility and movement therapy

Most overhead pain we see at YHN traces back to a stiff thoracic spine, a poorly controlled scapula, or both. Treating only the shoulder rarely solves it. Address the whole chain and the shoulder usually quiets down within weeks.

How we work through it

  • Thoracic adjustments to restore extension and rotation.
  • Scapular control work - wall slides, prone Y-T-W's.
  • Rotator cuff strength once the position is right.
  • Soft tissue work on overactive upper traps and lats.
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