Physiotherapy
Shoulder Impingement Physiotherapy in Beylikdüzü
Shoulder impingement causes pain when lifting the arm, night pain and difficulty reaching behind the back; it is usually linked to shoulder-blade control, posture and repetitive overhead activity. At Sone Wellbeing Unit in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, shoulder pain is assessed by a physiotherapist and treated with scapular control, rotator cuff strengthening and manual therapy.
Sone Wellbeing Unit — Barış Mah. Samsun Cad. Makyol Yaşam Sitesi C1 Blok No: 14/5, Beylikdüzü, İstanbul
When to seek help
- Pain at a specific angle when lifting the arm
- Night pain, unable to lie on the shoulder
- Difficulty combing hair or fastening clothes
- A sense of weakness in the shoulder
How we approach it at Sone
Physiotherapy
The cause (posture, shoulder-blade movement, muscle imbalance) is identified; targeted exercise, manual therapy and daily-life adjustments are applied. Frozen shoulder and post-surgery processes are also planned.
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of shoulder impingement?
Typical symptoms are pain when lifting the arm to the side or overhead, especially between shoulder and head height, pain at night when lying on that side, and difficulty reaching behind your back to fasten a bra or tuck in a shirt. Weakness or a catching feeling when reaching may also appear.
What causes shoulder impingement?
The tendons and bursa in the shoulder get pinched under the bony arch when the shoulder blade does not move well, posture is rounded, the rotator cuff is weak or the arm is used overhead repetitively. It is rarely a purely structural problem, which is why changing movement and strength is the main treatment.
Do I need an injection or surgery for shoulder impingement?
Most people with impingement improve with physiotherapy focused on shoulder-blade control and rotator-cuff strength. Injections or surgery are considered by a doctor only when there is no progress after a proper rehabilitation period or when imaging shows a significant tear. Starting with physiotherapy is the usual recommendation.
How long does shoulder impingement take to heal?
Most people improve within 6–12 weeks of consistent treatment and home exercises, with night pain often easing first. Long-standing cases and frozen shoulder take longer, sometimes several months. Progress is tracked by range of motion, strength and the everyday movements that were painful at the start.
Can I keep training with shoulder pain?
Usually yes, with adjustments. Overhead pressing, pull-ups and swimming may need to be reduced temporarily while rotator-cuff and shoulder-blade exercises take their place. Shoulder impingement physiotherapy in Beylikdüzü includes a return-to-training plan so you can stay active without irritating the tendons further.
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