SLAP Tear Stretches & Exercises for Shoulder - Ask Doctor Jo
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- A SLAP Tear (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) is an injury to the labrum of the shoulder and is usually caused by acute trauma to the shoulder or repetitive motion. See Doctor Jo’s blog post about this at: www.askdoctorjo.com/shoulder-s... Like my t-shirt? Visit www.askdoctorjo.com/allpassion... for more info.
A SLAP Tear can cause many shoulder problems including pain, decreased shoulder strength, and decreased range of motion. These stretches and exercises should help restore movement and strengthen your shoulder.
The first stretches are called pendulums. Use a small weight in your hand to help open up the shoulder joint. Use a chair or counter top for balance, and lean over so your arm hangs down towards the ground. Move your body, not your arm in circles so your arm swings around like a pendulum. You can also rock front to back and side to side. Start off with 10 of each and work your way up to a minute of each.
Now you are going to be in standing using a resistive band. Try to keep your arm straight the whole time and don't bend your elbows. Your thumb is going to be pointed upwards. The first two are front and back which are flexion and extension. You don't need to raise the band way above your head. You can bring it to a 90 degree angle which is where your arm is parallel to the floor for flexion. Now you are going do put your arm out at a 45 degree angle which we call scaption.
The next stretches you can use a Swiss/therapy ball, or if you don’t have one, you can use a table or counter top. This is an active assisted stretch, which means you are moving the arm now, but the ball will support the weight. You will slide your arm forward with your thumb facing upward towards the ceiling and lean your body forward until you feel a stretch. You can stabilize the ball with your other hand. Hold it for 3-5 seconds, and start off with 10-15.
Then you will be in the quadruped position. Get on all fours, and try to get your hands directly under you shoulders perpendicular to the floor. Trying to keep your balance and use the stability of your shoulder, lift one hand up and tap the other hand slowly and controlled. Alternate back and forth. If this becomes easy, then you can go into a plank position, and repeat the same movement.
For the next exercise, you will do a shoulder external rotation with a resistive band. Try to keep your elbows by your sides through out the exercise. If you want to roll up a small towel and place it between your side and your elbow for each side, this will keep your arms close to your side through out the exercise. Keep your elbows at about a 90 degree angle and your thumbs up towards the ceiling. Also try to keep your wrists in a neutral position. You don’t want to over stress your wrists, and then have a wrist injury. Slowly pull both arms out away from each other keeping your elbows at your side, and then slowly come back in. Start off with 10 of these, and then work your way up to 20-25. If that becomes easy, then move up with resistive band.
Then you are going to do rows or scapular retraction. You can use your feet as an anchor. You want to keep your elbows in close to your body and make a rowing motion. Try to squeeze your shoulder blades together when you pull back. Make sure you are using a slow controlled motion. The next exercise is going to be punches or scapular protraction. Wrap the band around you, and keep your arms straight in front of you. Punch forward, but try not to bend your elbows. Start off with 10 of these, and then work your way up to 20-25. If that becomes easy, then move up with resistive band.
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Did you have to have surgery???
Very straightforward. No blabbing "friendly chit chat." One of the clearest videos I've watched.
Thanks.
I had a slap tear two years ago on my right shoulder. Pretty severe. Now its my left shoulder. I been doing these exercises for three days now. Last night I was able to sleep flat. I'll keep doing them. THANK YOU!
You're welcome!
How are you doing now? I’m in the same boat. Slap rear grade 2 and I’m worried
@@Jordanfiend361 much better! I started using a kettle bell. The kettle bell swings helped open me up. I've been going since August. No more pain. Make sure if the pain is too bad to check with a specialist.
@@GameFreak4Ever thank you so much for the reply! Did you require surgery?? Really appreciate glad you’re better 🙏🏽
@Jordanfiend361 orthopedic surgeon said no but the first time it happened it took a year to heal and the 2nd time about six months.
Thanks so much, will do these all every day!
You're welcome!
great helpfull video most just jabber away with a couple of exercises you show a wide rangr of exercises to help one of the best videos i have watchd short and straight to the point good job😊
Thanks!
I have seen A LOT of videos on SLAP tear exercises, But your exercises are unique. Thank you for sharing Dr. Joe :)
You're welcome. Good luck!
I VERY much appreciate these videos. I feel these hit the spots that are EXACTLY where its weak and helps strengthen it in a place where traditional exercises apparently missed. Thank you!❤
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Thank you Dr. Jo! These were very helpful.
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Thank you, you've helped thousands
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Thank you for posting this.
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These are the exact workouts I was given by my physio team to repair my labrum torn.
Thank you Doctor, your my virtual therapist. My shoulder feels better following your advice and exercises.
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Thank you for this video and all of your other ones Dr. Jo! You’re a pain reliever(:
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Thank you. Great presentation
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Thank you Dr Joe. Only done a few stretches and feeling a lot less pain.
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Very good and it helps a lot!
Thank you! DR. Jo it's very help full video
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thanks Doctor Jo!
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Doctor Jo you’re awesome
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Super dr.it is very useful for me thank u
I've said it before, I'll say it again. I so appreciate you! Even the link to the awesome T-Shirts and stuff ( LOVE DOGS! ) I'm 64 and tennis is my game. Just got my MRI back. Now at least I feel I can be productive with some great PT while I wait for doctor's visits. I'm excited to get a head start thanks to you!
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Thanks so much for this! I had ulnar nerve surgery a few months ago and I’m doing strength training again now. I’m going to incorporate some of these as well because from time to time my shoulder is sore from working etc. thanks I appreciate it
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This is soooo awesome! Thank you!
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Thanks doctor Jo it really help me God bless to you more power.
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Would you recommend these for athletes as well? Or are there alternative exercises you would recommend?
Thank you for this a million, zillion times over. I had a nagging pain in the labrum and my ortho recommended some rest. I started doing these exercise and feel better already. Yet to do a push up since it causes pain when coming up, but I hope doing this for a month will enable me to do that.
You're welcome. I hope so too! Good luck.
3 years now for me, both shoulders labral tears. Still can't do pushups. Each time I try, have excruciating pain that is disabling. Now have stopped altogether trying.
Dr. Jo, are shoulder labrum rehab exercises contraindicated if there is a rotator cuff issue present as well? What about visa versa? Are RC exercises contraindicated for labrum issues?
Thank you Doc for your videos!
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@@AskDoctorJo my shoulder has hurt for awhile now and today was the first day in three months that I have had less pain!
Thank you!!
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Hi Jo, I recently had my MRI done and my left shoulder has rotatory cuff injury. But it’s not serious and the right shoulder has partial tear of superior tendon. Do you suggest I try these exercises to help my shoulders heal? 🙏
Thank you
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It's been 7 month post labrum surgery but still not 100% heal. Got this video on internet today after months of research for proper rehabilitation of my shoulder.
Glad to have this video.
Thank you so much 👍
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Jo, love the videos! I have broken down, after months of PT and a 2nd opinion; decided to do the surgery option. Can you do a video on Pre-Op exercise to help in a Post-Op recovery?
Thanks. Sometimes surgery is the only option. These would be for pre-op as well. Good luck!
Thank you for the video! I recently got surgery for a slap tear and have been going to physical therapy and the exercises I do are the same as you're showing. I came on here to search because the medical costs are piling up after every physical therapy session. Thanks again Dr. Jo!
You're welcome! Good luck with your recovery.
When I lift my hand to up pain appears in shoulder joint what's the problem
For shoulder injury MRI report
Impression:
x SLAP tear is seen extending into the biceps labral anchor and the posterosuperior
labrum.
x Partial thickness tear involving few of the bursal surface fibres of the supraspinatus
tendon - approximately 20-30%. There is an additional small focal concealed tear at the
supraspinatus tendon footplate involving the posterior fibres measuring 2.0 x 2.0 mm.
No retraction of the tendon fibres is seen.
x Mild associated fluid is seen within the subacromial-subdeltoid bursa with mild joint
effusion.
For knee injury MRI report
Impression:
x PCL appears lax with heterogeneity and sequelae of high grade near complete thickness
mid-substance tear with partial remodelling.
x ACL appears intact.
x There is interval resolution of the marrow oedema seen in the previous MRI in the proximal tibial
shaft and anterior aspect of the lateral femoral condyle. No bony marrow oedema is seen in the
present study.
x Focal area of full-thickness tear of the Quadriceps tendon is seen at its insertion on the superior
patellar pole involving some of the middle and lateral fibres [approximately 10-20%] with
associated focal intrasubstance signal. Subtle associated periosteal injury with remodelling
involving the underlying superior and anterior patellar pole an overlying soft tissue swelling is
seen. This appears to be relatively unchanged in morphology except for the remodelling as
compared to the previous MRI.
x Subtle intrasubstance signal within the posterior horn of medial meniscus with irregularity of the
inferior articular surface - represents sequelae of subtle tear with remodelling.
x Lateral meniscus in intact.
x Thickening of the LCL is seen. MCL and LCL otherwise appear intact.
x Patella and patello-femoral joint are otherwise normal. Patellar retinaculae are normal.
x Articular cartilage is normal.
x Hoffa's fat pad is normal.
x Mild joint effusion is seen.
x Muscles surrounding the knee joint are normal. Popliteal fossa is normal.
What exercise is preferred?
Because of the lockdown period due to COVID19 crisis, no physiotherapist is available.
It will be a great help to me.
Thanks a lot...!!!
I have had some bad pain in my shoulder during softball season when I throw. I spoke to an orthopedic surgeon I know and he said it sounds like it could be a tear on my labrum, or possibly not that severe. I do not want to stop playing softball, but definitely need to see some improvement in my shoulder. In your opinion, doing these twice a day, how long should it be before I feel positive results? Should I stop playing softball until the pain is gone?
Thanks
You're welcome, and thank you for your support!
I have mild instability in my left shoulder does these exercise will help me?
Hi Dr. JO - I have an old Posterior Labrum tear in my shoulder (almost 2 year old injury) Would these exercises be applicable and helpful ?
IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!
I had hard time lifting up my arm in some postures but after following your video instruction, acute pain is much relieved and I feel my shoulder components in right position.
I saved money and time which I was planned to use for to see a doctor.
Tips for another slap lesion patients:
GET YOUR ROM OF SHOULDER RECOVERED FIRST BEFORE DOING ANY EXCERCISE
especially if your slap tear is due to repetitive stress (throwing or pitching motion)
I'm glad it helped! Yes, you definitely want to get your motion back first. That will also help relieve a lot of the pain. Good luck.
Did you have a surgery?
What if you've always had your rom and after the mri shows slap tear cyst and bone spur and it hurts but is manageable dr said won't heal without surgery but how do I have full range of motion makes no sense to have surgery???
@@tessap5280 I got steroid injection before starting the exercise.
I hope you get better soon
@@tessap5280 did you end up having the surgery? I’m in the same situation as you and I decided to not have the surgery since I have full range of motion.
Life Changing.... Thank you
You're welcome.
Can you do a video for MCL treatment? Thanks
Sure. It is already on my list of videos to make :-)
Nice helpful video
Thanks.
Dr. Jo, Thanks so much for all you do and your attention to safe and detailed instructions. Is it possible for the Labrum to heal in some cases? I've heard it usually needs surgical repair. If not likely to heal, then is the strength training the thing that will stabilize the joint to possibly avoid surgery that way?
You're welcome, and thanks. Unfortunately, a labrum cannot heal on its own. You can strengthen the muscles around it, and often do pretty well without surgery depending on how big the tear is and where on the labrum it is. So it's definitely worth trying a few months of consistent therapy to see if you get some relief.
please suggest a excercise for slap tear type 1 of left shoulder
I started lifting weighhts before doing these stretches. When is a good time to start lifting weights with this injury?
Hi Doctor jo,
how are you,
I have been suffering right shoulder pain for six months, after I went to sport injuries specialist and he ran MRI and found SLAP TYPE 6 tear with 10X14mm cyst and I did surgery to repair the tear and cyst decomposed. After my surgery now 3 months gone (surgery date Aug 14 to Nov 09 almost 3 months), but still i have slight pain on some particular motion of shoulder while doing exercise and point pain on scapula. this pain is normal in recovery period and can i start "SLAP Tear Stretches & Exercises for Shoulder now? and if shoulder instability is the case means what exercise i can do?
I am a mechanical Technician weight lifting is there in my job
Please do one video for bankart lesion and hill sach lesion
thank you for the video, how did you fix your slap tear?
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Liked & subscribed. Hooked on the 1st video.
Thank you, and you're welcome! Good luck :-)
Thank you so much Iv lived with this for years had a scan they said it’s torn but doesn’t need surgery I can’t even put a T-shirt on without pain! I think this is why my sleep has been trash I keep waking up after a few hours consistently.. I’m really starting to think it’s my shoulder pain while I sleep 🤨 thank you so much I’m doing this right now hopefully 🙏 if I do these every every day I should start to feel relief
You're welcome. Hopefully they will help, but unfortunately, I don't know that answer since I can't evaluate you. Everyone is different. If there is any way you can see a physical therapist in person, they should be able to help you figure out a specific program for you and help answer your questions.
Did it just now feels better thanks
I'm glad!
I have a question please, when should I start doing stretching and exercises for the slap tear? I don't need surgery the doctor said but of course I need rest. So how much rest is required before excersising? Thank you
These exercises are really helpful thank you. Just one question though - on the 3 band exercises you do (in front, 45 degrees and behind) is there any problem with using a long band, looping under both feet and then both arms at the same time rather than one at a time? At the moment I’m doing left then right but figured I could save time if I did simultaneously?
You're welcome. Both can be done at the same time.
Should i do these exercises daily and can i do wall stretch for anterior capsule ( i have and anterior inferior labrum tear
hey, Dr. Jo! future PTA here, and I can't thank you enough for your videos! question with the pendulums; I understand you want to open up that joint space with the pendulums, but will the rotator cuff muscles not want to suck the humeral head back into the glenoid fossa if your pendulums become too big?... kinda defeating the purpose of the exercise? thanks in advance for your response, and I can't thank you enough for doing what you do!
You're welcome! It shouldn't unless you are using an extremely large weight with the pendulums. Just using gravity or a small 1-2 pound weight isn't enough to cause that response. Good luck!
@@AskDoctorJo Injured my shoulder playing basketball years ago. Blocking motion applying force down on the ball as opponent went up with the ball which resulted in a simultaneous upward counter-force. Since the acute injury, overhead throws (football or baseball) take 15 mins of warm-up before really being able to rip. A physician diagnosed a slap tear (no MRI) years ago. My experience has been the area can strengthen on its own (minimal rehab) and can revert back to square 1 anytime after overhead throw or similar force as original injury. No problem just build it back up. About a month ago I woke up and it reverted from sleep. I'm able to stay active (mountain-biking, basketball, football, skiing) but moving on and off this shoulder while sleeping sucks. I plan to start focused exercises as described and am interested in any suggestions based on what I've described. Perhaps I'll consider a surgical repair one day.
Will dead hangs help with the healing/strength process of the labrum?
That shirt is so relatable
Hi Doctor Jo,
I have a SLAP type 1 and I am doing a strengthening job rotator cuff. Which does exercise may worsen injury labral tear of my shoulder?
Thanks for the help.
Carlos
Unfortunately, I don't know without getting to evaluate you in person, but the above video should be fine. Good luck.
Hi Dr.Jo. Thanks for informative video. I had an injury from swimming 5 years ago. The shoulder was popping out and in one case extremely moved out of place. After MRI it was diagnosed that there is fluid accumulation in joint and subcoracoid bursa and thickening of supraspinatus tendon. After therapy and weight exercise it is better now, not popping oftenly. However, if I will move my arms during exercise (punching, lifting heavy, moving fast, etc) it pains for couple of days and I cannot move my arm fully. I have this problem in both shoulders. Are this exercises beneficial for recovering or something else is needed? Thanks.
They should help some. If you can remember what you did in therapy before, that should help too since it helped before. Good luck.
Hi doctor joe..
I get pinching pain in my shoulder after i do shoulder press.And side laterals hurt so much that i cant even do That. Will these exercises be helpful?
Question just got my MRI results today and I have a slap tear.Csn that cause the pain I’ve been feeling in my neck and back of shoulder? Meaning can it spread
Are these exercises help in post dislocated shoulder rehap???if yes , after how many days I should do these exercises after dislocating shoulder??
Hi Doctor , you said you had one before slap lesion did you fix it with surgery or without
A year ago I got this lesion on my shoulder because i didn't warmup for my calisthenics training. I don't feel the pain anymore but i feel my shoulder clicking when i rotate it. I did a magnetic resonance and they told me I had the SLAP tear, but I did not continue with the treatment because didn't have the money to do so.
Last month i returned to training calisthenics after a year, I feel like I'm gaining my strenght back, but when i do pull ups i feel this clicking in my shoulder and I don't know if it's dangerous and i should go back to the easier exercises.
What do you recommend? should i stop training calisthenics until my shoulder is fully recovered or I can combine the type of training you showed in the video with calisthenics and bodyweight exercises?
Didn't think that when I went to pt and the doctor gave me these exercises that they would work so I didn't do them. He even put me in a sling but I didn't wear it. It wasn't until after I was released from pt that I received an MRI but it isn't conclusive it is a tear. It only mentions that it is possibly a slap tear but inconclusive. Dry needling helped tremendously but wasn't the cure all and they thought I was getting addicted to it. Lol. Now I am going to do them and see if I have some relief. I just wished he had explained to me what they did. Thanks for this video from someone who has recovered. In the future I may end up with surgery because it sucks when you are a bodybuilder and can't lift properly due to shoulder pain.
You're welcome. Good luck. I hope they help!
GREAT video, thank you. During the pendulum, I felt the head of the humerous pull down slightly but then, with arm dangling, I had a pulling sensation (like a rubber band) from the top/posterior of the humerous across the top and back of the scapulas - I think it was the suprastinatus tendon? It was not too painful but left me with a feeling of tightness across the top of the scapula. Any thoughts?
Thanks! Did you use a weight or was it just your arm hanging?
just my arm
Hey Doctor Jo, I know that the clinical significance and validity of special tests for SLAP lesions such as the O'briens test is questionable based on some of the new literature. But I have tested positive for the test, so in your opinion would this exercise protocol that you have recommended be beneficial as maybe a precautionary measure to prevent further degradation of my shoulder currently.
I can still do weighted dips, pulls ups, rows, curls, extensions but I avoid bench press as I believe the injury originated from that exercise.
Yes, any shoulder and scapular stability exercises should help. Good luck.
How long should we wait in between exercises?
Thanks so much
You're welcome.
@@AskDoctorJo do u recommend everyday? My shoulders be super clicking
Therapeutic exercises can be done every day.
Are any of these exercises also good for a Bankert tear? Any that should be avoided if you have a Bankert tear?
very nice and simple way to explain to make a common man understand,well done ma"m. I had a shoulder tendonitis tear surgery 4 months back. I am on a rehab. Can i do these exercises. Moreover i cant touch my back with the operated arm as i can do with my unoperated arm . Please advice.
Thanks. Unfortunately, I don't know since I can't evaluate you. Definitely check with your surgeon first.
I have had bicep pain for 3 years now. My mri looked fine. I had a Ct arthrogram. It showed a superior labral tear. My surgeon says time for surgery since I have failed p t and injections
Does these exercises help fix the tear as well or do we have to get the surgery? I have slap tear and doctor told to have surgery. Just wondering if these exercise are just for strengthening or for fixing the tear?
Hi Dr. Jo.... Have a slap tear 1 to my right shoulder per ortho doctor and arthoscopy MRI. I am currently in physical theraphy, taking ibuprofen and using ice packs. I have a lot of discomfort to my shoulders, scapula, neck , axilla and sometimes the breast area. I am a senior with health issues and on medications. Thank you in advance for the video, I will start using today, maybe it will help me. I am so tired of pain and discomfort.
You're welcome. I hope they help.
Been having intense pain and popping for a few days. Can barely lift my arm at this point. Gonna try these and hopefully they help 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Also, if these exercises are painful, should I continue to do it or will that make it worse?
If you don't know what your diagnosis is, it might make it worse if you try to push through the pain. I do have some other videos that are for passive range of motion that might be a little less painful.
Thank you :)
You're welcome!
Dear Dr Joe, thank you soooo much! These exercises have worked wonders for me..I'm back playing tennis and have very little referred pain down my forearm now since starting the routine 1 month ago. I have been doing them religiously each day and it has helped me considerably at work as my job is moderately physical. Although I do the entire routine, I have found the swiss ball stretch to be very effective in releasing the tension caused by shoulder pain. Thank you
You're welcome! I'm glad it has helped.
Tracey did you have surgery?
This is exactly what mine does refer to forearm. Did you have surgery?
Hello Dr. Jo, I am suffering from ‘SLAP TEAR RIGHT SHOULDER WITH SUPRASPINATUS TENDINITS RIGHT’. Can these exercise heal me without surgery? Thanks in advance!!
What do you recommend for long term pain rehab after SLAP lesion surgery? I had it done in 2012 and completed the p/t but still have minor very local recurring pain when not exercising. A few simple pushups in the morning, the warehouse job I have that involves lifting many boxes, and swimming laps are very helpful for the day, but the pain comes back afterwards. Thanks
Hey, man I am by no means a doctor, but I’ve torn my labrum 6 times doing sports and lifting. From my own experience, just doing the pt exercises with the occasional icing has been the best for helping to relieve that pain. That pt will definitely help relieve some of that constant pressure, especially after lifting boxes all day. The exercises she listed are great, and I’d recommend doing external and internal rotation exercises using a towel roll and resistance bands if you have them!
Hi.. I have slap tear type 2, and subacromial impingement..not surgery yet..can I do this exercises at home??
Do i need to have a surgery if I have anterior labrum tear? Or exercise will heal it?
I crashed in my mountain bike almost two years ago and I'm still on some sort of pain I'm gonna try this method
Hi Doc Jo, for the band exercises to help strengthen the shoulders how many times a week do you suggest doing them, and once you get a little better and stronger at doing them do you increase the repetition or the color of the band to have more resistance or is always better for the shoulder always using a light resistance band? Thanks for the help
It's a little different for everyone, but this might help understand it a little better: th-cam.com/video/Uo2Bz7F339I/w-d-xo.html
How many times a week should you do these exercises?
Awesome. I'll work on these. I just had the MRI - a little bit of a mess. No full tears so I'm hoping I can work this out with PT. Here we go.
Thanks. Good luck!
Did your shoulder clunk at all in the shoulder like when doing shoulder presses?
Hi Dr. Jo! Thank you for this helpful video! I was diagnosed with a posterior inferior labrum tear last year. I stopped lifting weights since then, but would like to get back into it. Athletic trainers have told me I can continue to lift normally; just gradually increase weight and no overhead movements. However, whenever I do forward/lateral shoulder raises (even without weight), I feel pain in the front of my shoulder. Will continuing to lift worsen this tear, and are there specific exercises to stay away from, like bench press? Also, is a weakness-type feeling down my arm related? Thanks a lot for the help!
You're welcome! Usually you can get back into lifting, but it really depends on how big the tear is. If your doctor didn't think it was big enough to repair, it should be okay. However, I really don't know for sure without getting to evaluate you in person. Did you go to any physical therapy when it first happened?
Thanks for the response! Yes I did do physical therapy for a few weeks after the diagnosis, but my shoulder started to hurt from it. The physical therapist said that was "normal" to feel a weakness type pain, but I decided to stop. Most of the therapy exercises consisted of cables. Do you think it'd be ok to do bench press and curls, and re-continue the PT?
I work in physical industry. I have:
Glenoid chondromalacia of right
shoulder
2. Arthrosis of right acromioclavicular
joint
3. Osteolysis of acromial end of right
clavicle
4. Type 2 superior labrum extending from
anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion of
right shoulder, initial encounter
PT has helped but I've been on light duty. Orthos have told me it's up to me but because of age 34 I might be smart to do the surgery now because of line of work. Thoughts?
Has anyone done these exercises over a week and has still found relief? I too have a SLAP tear, and have physical therapy exercises that are a bit different than this with minimal improvement.. not sure if I should spend me time trying these instead. Thanks!
Thanks for the video
You're welcome.
Great
Thanks.
Hi Dr., can SLAP tear be healed without surgery?
Would these exercises also be of help with a suspected tennis elbow of the same arm? T.I.A
Hi Dr. Joe, I've had surgery on my right shoulder. I had a type 3 labrum bucket tear and bicep tenotomy, it still cracks but has stopped locking and clunkin and no pain, still a little stiff. Anyway my left shoulder lately has starting to clunk and click. I have a history of heavy lifting, with my right shoulder I was to late trying to exercise it back to health so surgery was the only option left. Is it an uphill struggle or can I stabilise the left shoulder where I can go back to lifting without having surgery? I don't want anymore surgery 😅 Your videos are great, thank you.
Thanks, and you're welcome. Unfortunately, I don't know if it will help or not since I can't evaluate you, but I think it's always worth trying physical therapy first.
Dr. Jo I have a question
I am an amateur baseball pitcher and threw at about 70 mph. And as I said right before, i really appreciate your video.
Question: If pain becomes completely relieved, Will it be proper to do this excercise with more intensive therabands?
Yes, as long as you are not having much pain, you can increase the bands as you feel like you are able. Good luck.
Thank you for this video! My diagnosis is slap syndrome of right shoulder and damage of long head of biceps. Tell me please, if I have pain in my long head of the biceps when I make this exercises, should I continue? Is this pain normal?
You’re welcome! Some pain is normal, but it shouldn’t be sharp or extreme.
Thank you Dr Jo, your videos have helped me so much! I...have a slap tear but I dont feel much pain, just some instability during certain movements and exercises. I will try these out, I really dont want surgery.
Did you need surgery for your slap tear?
You're welcome. I had to have surgery on one side, but it was more because I also had a clavicle fracture that never healed, so they had to take out a big piece of bone to open up the space. I am pretty sure I have a tear on the other side as well, but I have done fine with conservative treatment.
heyo bro. how do you feel right now ?
Just had an MRI and it shows a tear from 12 o'clock to 1 with separation back to 9oclock. I'm new to this, how bad is my injury.
I'm looking to have surgery anyways, I'm trying to get into the fire service and can't viably have a 30 year career like this.
Also, like the vid. Very informative. And I actually chuckled when you knocked the chair with the dumbbell
Thanks :-) Sounds like you are definitely a candidate for surgery. If you can, you should try to go to some physical therapy before your surgery. The stronger and more flexible it is before the surgery, the better your recovery will be. Good luck.
Hi Doctor Jo! I have two questions. Is SLAP the same thing as "full-thickness detachment of the posterior and inferior labrum"? Also, How does doing these exercises repair this cartilage? ( Does the tear remain and the strength just helps make tolerable? ) . Thanks!
SLAP means superior labral tear from anterior to posterior. So it's not quite the same spot. The exercises won't repair a labral tear (once it's torn, it doesn't heal), but they can help protect the area by keeping the area strong and decrease pain. Good luck!
I've had 3 shoulder dislocations and on the 3rd, 2 years ago, my labrum was torn and surgery was recommended. Unfortunately I had other pressing life issues that I couldn't be out for a few months so will these exercises still help me today from preventing another dislocation by strengthening the stabilizers or do you have any other videos that are more for my problem? Thanks
Unfortunately, I don't know if these will help or not since I can't evaluate you. I also have one for shoulder stability that might help, but going to see a physical therapist in person would be the best option.
Question ? I play baseball and got diagnosed with a slap tear in 2015 and really haven’t had any serious pain , went through physical therapy and everything and my shoulder feels fine . It’s 2020 now and I still have no pain lol do u think I could’ve got misdiagnosed??? It just sucks because whenever I have a little soreness in my shoulder I always have the labrum tear in back of mind n it always scares me