Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Diagnosis
To diagnose shoulder impingement, a doctor needs to ask a few questions about your exercise routine and previous shoulder injuries. After that, a physical exam needs to be done to assess your shoulder and arm movements. This can help rule out other common causes. Some imaging tests, especially an X-ray, can help detect possible bone spurs or signs of arthritis, which are also common causes of shoulder impingement. If the doctor is suspicious of a more severe rotator cuff injury, they may suggest an MRI scan to have better images of the shoulder. [5]
