06/11/2026
X-rays provide a snapshot. MRIs can show inflammation. But neither tells the whole story.
The real question is: Why is the shoulder becoming irritated in the first place?
Movement patterns, strength deficits, mobility restrictions, training load, and the specific demands of your sport all play a role in shoulder pain and shoulder impingement.
That's why a thorough evaluation goes beyond imaging. We need to assess how you move, what activities you participate in, and how your body responds to the demands you're placing on it.
In this clip, we discuss why individualized assessment matters and why two athletes with similar imaging results can have completely different symptoms and outcomes.
Want to learn more about shoulder impingement, how it's evaluated, and what it takes to recover and return to sport?
🎧 Watch the full Episode 68 on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform today.
👇 Have you ever been told your imaging was "normal" even though you were still having pain? Let us know in the comments.
❤️ The PTSP Team
