3. Further measures
Most people who suffer from should impingement will see good results after they’ve gone through their rounds of medications as well as refraining from physical activity and stretching regularly. That being said, if your symptoms persist, you should go through the alternative options with your doctor. Your physician might consider the option of a cortisone injection.
Cortisone is a very powerful anti-inflammatory drug that is used only as a last resort due to the fact that it can weaken some of the muscles as well as tendons. If the symptoms still persist, your doctor might want to run an MRI to see if it is actually a rotator cuff tear. If your cuff is confirmed to be torn, you might need to undergo surgery if you hope to repair it. In lieu of an MRI, your doctor might choose to run an arthrogram instead to get the same information.