Top 5 Rotator Cuff Tear Exercises to Heal and Avoid Surgery

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  • @rawsz4e
    @rawsz4e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Back in 2023 I could not lift my arm up unless I use my other good arm to assist it up. My shoulder was in constant pain and I could not sleep on it at all. I came across your channel about six months ago and started doing these simple exercises especially the first one. Slowly my shoulder got stronger and stronger. Now I can bench press light weights. I still do the first exercise everyday. Even when watching a movie I lay on the floor with a foam mat and do this exercise. I can feel my shoulder being kept in place my these rotator cuff muscles. I'm not sure what was wrong with my shoulder in the first place but the pain was unbearable. Today there is no pain but I do hear a popping sound and some kind of friction at that shoulder joint. I'm hoping that the friction sound will go away. Thank you very much for your teachings. Now I can do resistance weight training again at the age of 64. Sure beats being on the sideline and being inactive.

    • @winterramos4527
      @winterramos4527 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing story brotha. Quick question...you mentioned light weights. I injured my shoulder by bar benching and it crunched...are you back doing heaving weights? Or are you still doing lights weights? My biggest fear is not benching 315lb ever again

  • @blt3479
    @blt3479 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Still the best most comprehensive explanation and therapy advice out there. Helped me so much. Thanks !

  • @michelleperks5958
    @michelleperks5958 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A refreshing way to approach rotator cuff impingement. As a Physio I believed that early ROM shoulder hitching was a sign of disordered scapulohumeral rhythm and that we needed to teach proper scapula stabilization before allowing a client to elevate their arm. Having a shoulder injury myself now and experimenting with your method of encouraging shrugging I can see how much it is going to help. I’m feeling hopeful 😅

  • @user-yg9qx6ol1j
    @user-yg9qx6ol1j 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your simple exercises, your clear explanations and your voice tone makes your video so amazing. After having an MRI and watching your video I got a better understanding of rotator cuff injury and I decided to follow your instructive recommendations and exercises. Thank you very much for make it very simple and easy for us.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi there, you are welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy that you found our information helpful and easy to understand. We are excited to hear that you have a better understanding of your rotator cuff injury and you can start your recovery process.
      In case you are interested we do have a rotator cuff tear help playlist. You can access it here: "Rotator Cuff Tear Help"
      th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k.html
      If you are looking for a more progressive approach to your recovery we do have a Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program available. The Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program is a comprehensive program designed to get your shoulder pain under control to allow the rotator cuff tendons to heal. Then it guides you to correct the underlying root muscle imbalances so that you can fix the source of the problem (rather than just treat the symptoms) and get long-term relief from shoulder pain. This program works even if you've had rotator cuff surgery in the past but continue to have rotator cuff problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/rotator-cuff-tear-recovery-program/
      We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

  • @CJStClair-rc6ip
    @CJStClair-rc6ip หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I did a real number on my right shoulder last August. I was in so much pain. Mostly from Deltoid nerve damage. I went for PRP privately. It was such a blessing. The pain level went from 8 to 4 after one treatment. I am now ready to exercise. Maybe swimming too.

  • @sammaztec7451
    @sammaztec7451 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Dr David you most certainly know what you are talking about. In your instructions its like you know what is on a patients mind.Small things like saying it's ok if your range isn't great or saying to take your time to improve.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Samm!
      Thank you so much! We really glad to hear that you found the instructions helpful and that they resonated with you. It's wonderful to know that we were able to help. Your feedback means a lot to us! Keep us posted on how you are doing on your progress! 🙌🌟

  • @amyharvey2478
    @amyharvey2478 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have had 2 rounds of PRP and 1 Stem cell injections. I have 2 tears in the Supra (85% & 15%), labrum and new tear in the infra. I also have impingement and bursitis. I didn't type them out all of the way, sorry. I have done 6 weeks of PT and I have improved slightly. I think I have 4 more weeks of rehab but I want to add your exercises. They tried to add bands and rotating my hand out to the side. That was a hot NO! I have saved your videos. Thank you

  • @katherinehood7090
    @katherinehood7090 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just found your videos thank you. I have rotor cuff tear, tendinitis and arthritis in my left shoulder. I am in beginning stages of therapy. I was hurting so bad afterwards I was crying. I can’t sleep the pain so bad. I bought an arm sleeve did what you said it’s already helped. I am starting the pillow exercise and purchasing the pulley. I pray 🙏 I won’t need surgery. My orthopedic doctor appointment is 4/16/2024. I am trying everything I can to be pain free ❤

    • @winterramos4527
      @winterramos4527 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Katherine...I read your summary and I think we're in the same boat...maybe different scenarios. I injured my shoulder(right) by benching 300lb...I'm almost 3weeks in...I'm much better but it's going up by decimals...in a scale from 1-10...I'm going up by only decimals....so I already know I'm out for a few months .so do NOT rush anything...I've been doing these exercises and pool exercises for 3 days now and I can see a difference...but decimals......say about 16weeks...if you're consistently exercising your shoulder. Please, feel free to ask any questions and I can definitely assist you any way I can
      PS: I ordered a few things on Amazon that will assist me...

  • @dianadenetdale5514
    @dianadenetdale5514 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How long should you wait after the initial injury before starting these exercises? I appreciate your advice so much . I recommend your channel to friends as well.

  • @whattheheck318
    @whattheheck318 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am just starting this, I received my pulley today! I just tried the pulley and I am shrugging but I tried it without shrugging and it was really relaxing. 😁 Thank you, I look forward to healing my shoulders 🙏🤞🥰

  • @debbie5451
    @debbie5451 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great advice that makes all kinds of sense. My partial tear so far, produces minimal pain, so can I practice my shrugging with dumbbells? Also, I'm trying to train myself to practice shrugging while doing everyday things like reaching up to get something off the shelf, etc. I have watched the majority of your videos since I discovered your channel and am very grateful for the advice you have given - definitely different from my previous physical therapist from a few months back.

  • @melissasmess2773
    @melissasmess2773 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are very welcome Melissa! We really appreciate your overwhelming support!

  • @mick5594
    @mick5594 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazing brother, thank you very much for the work you do!
    Can you please give some info on Ac joint injuries.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey Mick! We definitely plan on building out on some of these other injuries!

  • @FlexBicep
    @FlexBicep หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    CONCLUSION: 11/29/2023
    1. Frayed deep near full thickness 1.6cm tear supraspinatus interstitium and
    bursal surface. Mild bursitis.
    2. Chronic Hill-Sachs lesion. Scarred anterior inferior labroligament complex.
    No acute macroinstability.
    3. AC arthropathy. Pseudocysts and marrow reaction distal clavicle and acromion
    related to overuse. Low lying acromion. Lateral arch narrowing.
    I have had 3 steroid injections in the last year that lasted about 3 months. About to get the fourth because the pain is coming back. I should have been doing these exercises before but am very serious now. I lift weights 4 times a week and I don't want to stop. I have full motion on my right shoulder and can perform all exercises without a problem. I have heard that the injections prevent the tendons from healing and I'm worried about too many steroids and not healing properly. Now after 4 months from the last shot, that dull pain is back, especially when sleeping and after working out. Any suggestions.

    • @maryfair5855
      @maryfair5855 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      that sounds like a large tear. I got an MRI and have the same type large tear. i have only a few tendons left holding my cuff in place. i waited too long on my first shoulder problems and it got bad. had surgery and its working well. recovery was hell. I'm not waiting too long this time. getting surgery ASAP and will start these exercises on both shoulders and hope i never get large tears again. these exercises are already making my shoulder feel better but it could take years for cuff attaching tendons to regrow, if that even happens. i don't have years to wait for that possibility.

  • @GhristyMills
    @GhristyMills หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There was an lvl beam. 14 1/2 inches by 28 feet and the beam was 4 members deep. There was two guys. I’m right handed and was able to get one side up in the pocket and I went to go help with the other side. It was hasty on account that the other guy was bringing up the other side and it was a lot of weight so we were being fast. I put the ladder as close to where the action was as possible (the other guy was there too) and went up the ladder, this time with my left side. We got the beam in and I noticed something different in my left shoulder. It felt “dropped”
    Now when I squeeze my inner elbow “ball” it clicks in my shoulder. I have spontaneous pain and loss of strength in my left arm.

  • @patcarlin7313
    @patcarlin7313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a complete tear and want to avoid surgery after reading people have re-injured their shoulder again after their long rehab and weeks of wearing a splint. I see the Doc on 4/4/24 for his input, but I ordered the splint you recommended to support the shoulder and will start doing the exercises you recommend. Your the first person who makes sense to me as I’ve gone for PT and they had me doing all the wrong exercises and then it irritated the shoulder even more. I went for PT for weeks and once I quit because of the pain it settled down again and felt better. I fell outside on 11/30 and the pain came back and I finally got the MRI which shows a complete supraspinatus tendon tear with tendon retraction to the medial numeral head. I am able to rotate my arm above and behind my back so I am lucky. Thanks very much for your videos and helping people. Time will tell, but if I can avoid surgery I will. Live watching the videos and info that you give.

  • @joeairwolf
    @joeairwolf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    do you think home red light therapy devices are any use for RC damage/repair?

  • @bradleymathews5570
    @bradleymathews5570 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent, tried this protocol, except exercise number 4 with the pulley, don't have one. Beginning to believe that I had mostly some sort of overuse syndrome. This problem started while doing a variety of many things within a 2-3 day period that ended last Monday coupled with snow shoveling, weight training, home made bread kneading for the prior week leading to an inability to raise my right arm overhead without assistance. Now, I can raise it without a problem, still some discomfort though. Wondering if all that condensed amount of activity led a pinching of a nerve in posterior rotator cuff area.

  • @maryanafsahi3530
    @maryanafsahi3530 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi. Can I do the Shrug exercices if I have Cromiun level 3? It will be good to know. Thank you

  • @MattPierceUSA
    @MattPierceUSA 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Do you recommend similar exercises for a dislocated shoulder from an injury? I had a mountain bike crash a week ago. My friend tugged on my arm and it popped right back in at the time. It was out of position for about two minutes I guess. A week later I visited an orthopedic surgeon. He took x-rays. Nothing was broken, but he recommends an MRI and surgery if a tendon is torn. I’m tempted to just try the natural approach first rather than rush right into an expensive MRI and surgery. I can’t lift my arm above handshake level unless I use my other arm to do it. I have full range of motion though and no popping or clicking. It’s just too painful to raise my arm on its own.

    • @MattPierceUSA
      @MattPierceUSA 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I haven't been to the orthopod post MRI yet but highlights from the MRI report say: 1. Minimally impacted greater tuberosity fracture, 2. Small tear/strain involving the anterior supraspinatus footprint adjacent fracture 3. Inferior labral tear with minimal marrow edema. The shoulder may have been dislocated inferiorly.
      The first few exercises in this video do make it feel better. Thanks so much.

  • @billycrisp3852
    @billycrisp3852 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi doc . I’m 73 very healthy are was had a stint put in September.
    Right after that right shoulder went crazy with pain, mri showed complete tear supraspnatus. Excuse spelling. Can it heal 100% with therapy

  • @royhall3760
    @royhall3760 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about after you've already had the surgery? I'm on week 3 post-op

  • @lw7654
    @lw7654 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What if your upper traps are already tight and hiking causing cervical pulling?? Just one arm, should I still do both or the one w/o the pain trap tightness(L). Thank you

  • @fairytaleprincessevents4251
    @fairytaleprincessevents4251 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think the wall one really actually might have helped

  • @miguelv2985
    @miguelv2985 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If I dont have the pulley can I replace this with a light dumbbell shrug?

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Miguel, you can but it's not going to offer the same range of motion as the pulley. The opposite hand of your rotator cuff tear provides more help but assists the shoulder to get more movement. It will work as long as you are shrugging.

  • @maryanafsahi3530
    @maryanafsahi3530 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Would Cromiun level 3 tear up the tendons with SHRUG exercises?

  • @michellebowling1979
    @michellebowling1979 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there a specific reason for the pillow to be under the arm when doing the laying down rotation

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Michelle, It allows for easier mobility. Otherwise, it can create discomfort in the shoulder and neck area when performing the movement.

  • @user-fv1tu5co6m
    @user-fv1tu5co6m 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I tried moving my shoulder lying down, shoulder on pillow and sitting with my elbow on arm rest, moving or rolling my arms forward to backwards, I feel a little pain in the joint. It didn’t feel smooth and ez to move. Don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Is this a wrong exercise for me?

  • @janicegunn9616
    @janicegunn9616 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a partial tear but the pain is in my upper arm, no pain in the shoulder at all. I first felt a ripping pain in my arm, three times total. I thought it was a torn ligament but the MRI showed the rotator cuff was torn. Would surgery alleviate the pain my arm. I am unable to use my arm in certain direction without experiencing excruciating pain. Why does my arm hurt and not my shoulder?

    • @TheSuperdodgy
      @TheSuperdodgy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I had the same thing with pain down the back of my arm. My tear was less than 1/2 inch. Any more then that and my specialist said surgery would be needed. A bit of bursitis showed up on my scan and that's what was causing the pain. I got a steriod (Cortisol) injection and week later the pain was gone, but still had to do the rotator cuff rehab post that.

  • @letya9512
    @letya9512 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Dr. Are these excercises progressive? Or they can be done at a time?

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Letya, They can be done one at a time. We have a Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program that is progressive and can help aid in your recovery. To learn more about our program click here:
      www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/rotator-cuff-tear-recovery-program/
      We also have a rotator cuff tear help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here:
      "Rotator Cuff Tear Help"
      th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

  • @shielalim9972
    @shielalim9972 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have dislocated my shoulder 2 time at a time I relocate it by my self,then the other day I tried it to relax and put my arm in a chair badly I dislocated my shoulder again and I relocate with myself again😢 I rest my in 1 week without sling. I can do some movement but limit it in the other move😢 do you think I have rotator cuff tear because of my shoulder dislocated?

  • @TOTALCAMARO
    @TOTALCAMARO 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have been informed that I have 3 tears. I chose to have an injection 2 months ago which did help but the pain is starting to come back now. It’s my right shoulder and unfortunately I’m right handed. I really dread the idea of having surgery and possibly being in a sling. I’m also dealing with a bad left knee. Just had a different injection done instead of the cortisone injection in my knee yesterday. I’m getting frustrated 😩

  •  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My rotator cuff got injured 3years ago, and never got proper help for this. My shoulder is killing me. Would physiotherapy be of any help now? I'm seeing an orthopedic surgeon Tuesday.

    • @michellebowling1979
      @michellebowling1979 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve seen people comment on his videos that they’ve gotten rid of issues that they’ve had for 20 and 30 years and longer by doing what he says.❤

  • @aliciajohnson9097
    @aliciajohnson9097 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The first exercise is soo painful! Can’t fully move it