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Swimmer's Shoulder (Impingement)

Musculoskeletal Disorders
AryaGender: FemaleAge: 25 years (Adult) Chronicity: 6 months

Presenting Complaints & History

  • Dull ache in the front of the shoulder during freestyle stroke
  • Pain when lifting arm overhead or sleeping on that side
  • Clicking or catching sensation in the joint
  • Mild weakness in shoulder external rotation

Clinical Assessment

Recreational swimmer presenting with subacromial impingement. Desired conservative rotator cuff support to avoid steroid injections.

Diagnostic Investigations: Shoulder MRI showing mild subacromial bursitis and supraspinatus tendinosis; no rotator cuff tear.

Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management

Constitutional remedies to reduce subacromial bursa inflammation, relax rotator cuff muscles, and soothe pain.

Selected Constitutional Remedies: Sanguinaria Canadensis and Ferrum Metallicum

Lifestyle & Nutritional Support

Avoiding overhead strokes during active pain, daily rotator cuff strengthening, and warm compresses.

Clinical Outcome

Follow-up Period: 4 months
  • Complete resolution of front shoulder pain during overhead movement
  • No clicking or catching sensation in the joint
  • Able to sleep on the affected side comfortably
  • Resumed regular swimming sessions without symptoms
Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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