What is shoulder impingement?

Shoulder impingement refers to irritation within the shoulder during movement, often overhead movement.

What does shoulder impingement feel like?

Many people experience a sharp pain when lifting the arm.

Can physiotherapy help shoulder impingement?

Yes. Acupuncture, rehabilitation and movement correction are often very effective.

Shoulder Impingement

ARE YOU SUFFERING WITH SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT?

Pain lifting your arm overhead, reaching sideways or discomfort during gym exercises and sport? You may be suffering from shoulder impingement.

Shoulder impingement occurs when structures within the shoulder become irritated during movement, particularly overhead movement.

At The Health Hub, we help diagnose and treat shoulder impingement through hands-on treatment, rehabilitation and movement correction.

ASSESSMENT | DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENT | RESULTS

Read more about other shoulder pain causes.

Shoulder impingement is commonly linked to:

Rotator cuff weakness
Poor shoulder mechanics
Repetitive overhead activity
Gym overload
Reduced upper back mobility
Poor posture
Sports injuries
Shoulder instability

Common symptoms include:

Pain lifting the arm overhead
Pain reaching sideways
Painful arc during movement
Shoulder pain at the gym
Pain reaching into cupboards
Shoulder pain at night
Weakness in the shoulder
Clicking or catching sensations

Treatment focuses on:

Improving shoulder mobility
Restoring rotator cuff strength
Improving upper back movement
Reducing irritation
Correcting movement patterns

We don’t force you into one treatment pathway.

Instead, we guide you to the right option from day one.

Therapies

Physiotherapist assessing a patient’s lower leg

Physiotherapy

Our Physiotherapists focus on improving shoulder strength, mobility and control while guiding a structured rehabilitation programme. Medical acupuncture may also be used alongside rehabilitation where appropriate.

Clinician assessing a patient's lower back

Chiropractic

Chiropractic care can help improve movement through the shoulder, neck and thoracic spine while reducing stress on irritated tissues.

Osteopath assessing a patient's elbow movement

Osteopathy

Osteopathic treatment can help restore movement and address compensation patterns throughout the upper body.

At The Health Hub we provide Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Sports Massage all under one roof.

Our multidisciplinary team works together to ensure patients receive the right treatment and rehabilitation approach for their specific shoulder problem.

Patients choose The Health Hub because of our:

Experienced multidisciplinary team
Evidence-based treatment approach
Focus on long-term results
Modern rehabilitation approach
Hands-on treatment and exercise therapy
Convenient Haywards Heath location
Excellent local reputation and reviews

We treat patients from:

If you’re searching for:

“Shoulder impingement treatment near me”
“Physio for shoulder impingement in Haywards Heath”

You’re in the right place.

A shoulder impingement doesn’t have to be something you “just live with”.

The sooner you address it, the easier it is to fix.

👉 Book your appointment now

What is shoulder impingement?: Shoulder impingement refers to irritation within the shoulder during movement, often overhead movement.
What does shoulder impingement feel like?: Many people experience a sharp pain when lifting the arm.
Can physiotherapy help shoulder impingement?: Yes. Acupuncture, rehabilitation and movement correction are often very effective.

Testimonials

Read what our patients have to say.

Friendly helpful staff and excellent treatment. Neck feeling a lot more comfortable

Penny Blake

Sam at the health hub was amazing. Gave me a quick and simple diagnosis. Worked on my problem in the clinic and gave me a detailed plan of what I can do outside of there to mitigate any further injury.
Knowledgeable and friendly this place is great if you have any injuries you want help with!

Mark Jenkins

I had a few sessions with Georgie for some back issues. She was amazing and has totally resolved my issues. Really knowledgeable and skilled. Cannot recommend her enough. Thank you for totally fixing me Georgie.

Lizzi Farrell

I had heard amazing things about the Health Hub and now I know why. I was made to feel welcome from the moment I walked through the door. The ladies at reception were super friendly and warm. Joe made me feel at ease immediately after we met at my first appointment. He is very knowledgable and I had no doubt I was in a great hands. Everything was clearly explained to me at each visit and Joe took the time to teach me and widen my understanding of what I’m dealing with and why and the process involved in healing. I had significant improvement in my pain after only a couple of visits. Highly recommend!

Edita Grybyte

In need of repair ? Martin has brought me back from despair on multiple occasions now at times when i think theres no way the pain will ever go away! Love all the team at Health Hub, super friendly and helpful! My only go-to now for any physio or recovery needs!

Kevin Bundy

Laura was fantastic, she listened and acted efficiently and professionally.

Lloyd Fielder

I cannot fault the service I have received from Sam at The Health Hub. I had chronic lower back pain and couldn’t even stand up straight. From my first visit I had instant relief and with some exercises and excellent advice I only needed one more follow up appointment and my back was fixed! I will book a sports massage soon for general well being and maintenance. It’s great there are so many specialists to choose from to find the right treatment to suit your ailment.

Lucy Chapman

Very good service and advice. Have been going for a while. The team are very friendly. They listen to you, advise you, show you diagrams with the issue and are very through and attentive at what they do.

Louise Wigley

Jodie and Tanya are great. I am on my antenatal journey currently and I have had the antenatal physio check up with Jodie, and a pregnancy massage with Tanya.

I am surprised that this is not mentioned during midwife appointments and it is a brilliant extra check for yourself. I look forward to the postnatal check up.

Anna

Shoulder Impingement