How to Fix Shoulder Impingement (+ What Really Causes the Pinch!)

Struggling with pain during a shoulder workout, or press movements, or even when putting on a seatbelt? In this episode of Past Your Prime, pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith break down the truth behind shoulder impingement. Most active adults treat shoulder pain like an isolated joint issue: resting, avoiding pressing, or stretching without addressing the true root causes. Dr. Craig Smith reveals why blaming your rotator cuff alone often misses the real culprits: thoracic spine stiffness, neck dysfunction, and poor scapular control. Learn the clinical breakdown of subacromial vs. coracoid impingement, how your shoulder mechanics work, and the step-by-step loading progression needed to create space in the joint, achieve pain-free living, and build resilient upper-body power. .:. CHAPTERS .:. 00:00 - What Shoulder Impingement Really Is? 04:55 - Subacromial vs. Coracoid Impingement 08:26 - Hidden Root Causes 14:15 - Shoulder Injury Doom Loop 18:40 - Removing Triggers 26:15 - Using Taping & Bracing 29:35 - Best Exercises for Scapular Control --- 🎙️WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME 🎙️ The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. By joining our community, you will: 🧠 Explore practical strategies for pain, rehab, performance, and staying strong when your life gets busy. 💪 Get training tips and programs. 📍 Understand everything you need to know about exercise and performance from the perspective of both an experienced athlete and an insightful physical therapist. 👉 CHECK THESE LINKS FOR MORE 👈 http://pastyourprime.com https://smithperformancecenter.com 📷 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM 📷 Past Your Prime:   / pastyourprimepodcast   Smith Performance Center:   / smithperformancecenter   Alex:   / spikerkeicher   Craig:   / craigsmithpt   📩 DO YOU WANT HELP WITH PAIN, REHAB OR TRAINING? 📩 We help adults reclaim their physical ability through smarter programming and expert-led care. Visit our website or DM us in our socials to get started! #ShoulderImpingement #ShoulderPainRelief #RotatorCuffRehab #PhysicalTherapyTips #ActiveAdults #OvercomingInjuries #PainFreeLiving #UpperBodyMobility #ScapularStability #JointHealth #PastYourPrime #SmithPerformanceCenter #PastYourPrimePodcast