3 Reasons Why You Cannot Lift Your Arm | How to Improve your range of motion

[@nairahhassep3984]

I’ve been complaining this problem couple of years , tired of X-ray , medicine exercise but still pain is there , I would absolutely try your own ❤

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

The shoulder is such a complicated area from the muscle standpoint. Since the shoulder can move in so many different directions, fidning the cause of pain can be difficult. Give my Stretch n; Release Technique a try and let me know if it works for you.

[@bonairediver5293]

My wife has constant shoulder and arm pain. I'll suggest she try your exercises.... if they work... you will be our hero!!

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Please let me know how she is doing. If she needs help with any of them I can help her.

[@liamporter1137]

Thanks for sharing. Will try your advice.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thank you for watching. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

[@bahaar2825]

These are perfect and very simple exercises to do. Thank you so much.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I am glad they help. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@TG-gh5kc]

Great video, Mr. Phelps! Very helpful. Thank you!🙏🏽

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thank you. Hope it helps.

[@timlewis1746]

This video has really helped me!! I had been doing simple work outs for a while but after straining my arm it stayed in contraction along the scapula. I was unable to lift my arm for over 1 month . I moved it passively to keep the range of motion but to painful to put it in active flexion without pain.I was looking for a PT to help me out I could identify my fleeting trigger points but was unable to work with them.... The simple use of the sock and the technique did the job. I got 85 % of the movement back in 1 day...cool ! Looking forward to full recovery and getting my strength back ...Thanks so much.

[@stretchnreleasetechnique3082]

That is incredible. I am always amazed at how well this technique works and so happy it6 helped you. Along the scapula are the Rhomboid muscles. What type of exercises were you doing?

[@timlewis1746]

@@stretchnreleasetechnique3082 I am 68, I had a stroke in 2020 on the rt side . I have recovered well doing push ups, burpees ,mountain climbers etc. 5 months ago I added animal flow movements to my routine .So I seemed to over do it one day both arms were sore the next day but the left arm persisted in not letting me get the active flexion without pain...this has been great finally able to raise my arm above the painful arc from 90 degrees to 160 ... Thanks again...

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

SOrry for the delayed response. Most of us have been trained to force our muscles to do things and we may get impatient, however, knowing that the muscles are more emotional than physical, forcing them to do anything is working against the brain and you wind up sore. Let me know how youa re progressing.

[@timlewis1746]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop Thanks I am much better but still have slight limitation.. trying to reinforce the strength in a slow manner . Thnks for your input

[@pottsofroses1]

Thank you wonderful advice.keep up the good work.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thank you! Will do!

[@timeenuf4200]

Great information and I loved the idea of putting the ball in a sock. Your discussion around allowing the brain to help the muscle relax. This will sound a bit woo-woo but when I find pain spots I remind my body (and all it's cells, energy etc.) that it has the power to heal itself and I'll try to stay out of the way. Helps remind me to focus on breathing. Thanks again. New subscriber.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

This is so true. The brain has a lot of power to heal. Thanks for sharing

[@stijnP9071]

Very helpful video, I especially like the strength training part, gives a different perspective to what most PT's learn you in the gym.

[@Rhgarrett01]

Excellent! Good advice!❤

[@BCSTS]

Exactly what I need right now my shoulders have really been hurting...can no longer reaxh my back witgout lots of pain ! Will tey these! Thank you !

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I am glad to hear this. Let me know how you are doing.

[@mombeolunyonyi8027]

🎉 Thank you for sharing this so helpful video. May Almighty God bless you guy.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thank you. I am very blessed to be able help people with their pain.

[@craigbuckley4832]

Brilliant video, this really helps, you'd be surprised & shocked to find and hear just how many physio specialists I've been to seeing over the last 5yrs don't even know this, let alone teach, practice or show it to their patients, it really makes me think that they are in the wrong profession 😢😢

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thanks. I totally understand as I went through the same thing in my thirties which led me to where I am today. Let me know any questions you may have and I will try to answer them.

[@jozette-pierce]

Not loud enough on my old phone. Pls turn up volume when making . Thanks. Nice video.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Sorry about that. I will try to do better.

[@KatieHansen-d5m]

Me thinks you should get....a new phone or ear buds.

[@equinoxeparabellum6776]

Thanks for this information as it's one of the best guidance videos I've seen. I have shoulder pain and my physiotherapist is saying I have tightness to these areas. I'm using a spikey ball on my back against the wall.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I am glad you like the video.I prefer a tennis ball to the spikey ball because the ball should not be used for pressure. Too many times therapists have been trained to apply too much pressure onto the muscles thinking the pressure will make the muscle release. The truth is, the more pressure you apply, the more the brain feels the pain causing the brain to contract the muscle. This is the opposite effect you want. Once you understand how the brain controls the muscle, the need to work so hard by applying a lot of pressure to the muscle seems a little silly. When using any ball, don't roll around on the ball against the wall, use the ball to test each spot at a time on the back of your shoulder and upper back. Don;t forget to use your hands on the chest, especailly the outside of the chest as these muscles will caues your shoulders to round and cause pain to be felt on the back of the shoulder. Hope this helps.

[@equinoxeparabellum6776]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop thank you. Much appreciated.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@equinoxeparabellum6776 check my other videos on the tennis ball massage and chest stretching. Have you subscribed to my channel so you don’t miss future weekly videos?

[@equinoxeparabellum6776]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop I have subscribed, thanks. You are 100 percent. My physiotherapist has stated I have tightness in my upper back and chest area. When she was working on these areas I could feel the intense pain in my left shoulder. I'm getting places regarding your arm lift exercises against the door frame. I can't do 3 sets of 10 due to the pain but will hopefully build up to 3 sets. I can feel the tightness in my chest when I do this exercise. I will swap the spikey ball for a tennis ball. Trying to avoid surgery as I have had this for 4 months.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Just do one set of 10 and build up. At this point your brain is aniticapting pain and will contract the muscles to prevent the pain from occuring. When stretching correctly you are relasing the tension in the muscle created by the brain. As you begin the stretch get out of your head and into your body. Feel the muslce beginning to release. Asa you do, breathe and allow your brain to see it is safe to move. Each time you move the arm, your brain will feel safe in the previous movement and then allow the arm to lift higher. It will take a few days, but before you know it your arm will rise again without pain. I have done this with frozen shoulders with great success. Always remember when strteching. You are releasing the tension, not pulling the muscle to make it longer as it is attached on both ends.@@equinoxeparabellum6776

[@rubenvalera6123]

Thank you!

[@lynn_anderson2]

Very helpful, thank you!👍🏻❤️

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MacNicholas9]

Thank you so much!

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

You're welcome!

[@habibkurt5584]

Thank you so much.Your video ,explanation ,and guidance were very helpful and helped me a lot in healing my arm.🙏🙏🙏

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I am glad it helped. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@winniecash1654]

I can't thank you enough. ❤

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I am very glad it helped you.

[@elizabethmirakian2563]

My right arm is fine. My left arm is a little stiff. No pain. I sleep on my left arm and my matress is hard and I sometimes think it night be the matress. I will try your advice. Thank you.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Good luck and I want to hear about your outcome.

[@dawnsepteowski4585]

Very helpful

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Glad to hear that

[@Bfair123]

This video is for me, you're exactly describing what I feel, since I had my lipoma removal at the back of my right shoulder blade 5 months ago done by a terrible plastic surgeon, who did a horrible sutures I can't even imagine, I can't lift my right arm up, so tight and painful but I don't want to take opioid. Thank you for posting this vid.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I am glad it helped you. Keep me posted on how you are doign with the stretches and massage. Good luck!

[@christinesimpkin570]

Thank you for these very helpful exercises. I fractured my spine in two places and badly injured my neck a few months back so i am looking for ways to help get my muscle strength back. Grateful to find your channel. 👌🏻

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That is awesome!

[@maropengditshego1415]

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[@joetossoun6624]

Thank you

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

You're welcome

[@trees5338]

Just found you, have liked and subscribed, this is the best instruction and explanation I've seen. Thank you very much.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Awesome, thank you!

[@virginiacupidohassen8404]

Very informative 😉

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I am glad it helps.

[@sarahp603]

any help with identifying inflammatory foods? will follow your 3 techniques and hope my arm gets back to normal movements. thank you

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Of course, starches such as white potatoes, white rice, bread, or pasta will contribute to inflammation. Bake goods like pastries and other desserts will increase inflammation. I am not saying to never eat these foods, but eating them several times a week or day will create inflammation throughout your body.

[@sarahp603]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop thank you so much. doing the strengthening ex is helping a lot

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@sarahp603 That is awesome! Please keep me posted ony our progress and ask any questions you may have.

[@patriciabaxter6923]

That's right about the back side of the shoulder blade...suffered injury...

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thanks for your input.

[@pauldobbs3465]

As a trigger point therapist I personally is a lacrosse ball and yes I’ve been doing these things for years. This guy is spot on on what he says so learn from him all you can. No medical doctor knows anything about these things so don’t waste your time going to them unless you have a muscle tear and need surgery to repair it. I had to have my rotator cuff repaired by surgery and after one year of physical therapy to get my range of motion back and get over the pain I swore I would never go through that again with my other arm. So far it’s been 18 years and I have kept my promise.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thank you

[@pauldobbs3465]

Ur welcome

[@ChillButterfly77]

You're the bomb! 🎉 Thank you for sharing how to heal from the daily wear and tear to everyday graceful living. ❤

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I am so glad this helps you.

[@lobilly]

These has been my problem for over 7 months now. Many sessions of chiropractor, physiotherapy & acupuncture give me no release. Some say it's my badminton sport injury, some say my wrong working position with the mouse, some say it's my arthritis getting worse.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

It could all of the above. The most common cause of your arm has to do with the outside chest muscle, Pectoralis Minor. Anytime you lift your arm, the outside chest muscle must release before the arm can raise. When the outside chest muscle is too tight from use, or non-use, paiun can occur on the backside of the shoulder or down the arm. Try the Pec minor stretch, but begin easy and try not to force the stretch. Remember, you have been suffering from this for a while, so the brain will anticipate pain and contract the outside chest muscle just in case the pain may happen. The goal here is to allow the brain to see with small movements that it is safe to move the arm. This is the reason for repeating the stretch 10 times. Hope this helps.

[@lobilly]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop thanks for the detailed reply. I started the exercise with the door as soon as I watched your video. Keep playing badminton weekly regardless of the pain.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@lobilly Hey Billy, you can still play badminton. Keep in mind that if the outside chest muscle is causing your pain, it will tighten up. Stretching it daily up to 2-3 times per day will reduce the tightness and hopefully stop the pain.

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

Try cutting all sugar and carbohydrates for a month. Eat beef butter and eggs. Inflammation should diminish greatly.

[@lobilly]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop The chiropractor I am seeing now recommended the exact same exercise along with other shoulder exercises.

[@asanablue]

MRNA booster left me with back neck and both shoulders "episodic" disability.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Sorry to hear that. Try using the tennis ball on your upper back and shoulder. Sometimes the trauma of the booster can affect the tension in the muscles.

[@louisehildyard9304]

Great video - viola-violin player for nearly 60 years - been told I have a worn rotator cuff - left shoulder with limited rotation - is there any hope for repair and regaining rotation and improvement?

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Sorry for the delay in my response. There is hope. I have worked with violin and cello players here with rotator cuff issues. You can improve it at least by 80% which was good enough to keep them playing.

[@faisalahmad3309]

Thankyou

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

You’re welcome 😊

[@stijnP9071]

Congratulations on 200k views 🎉

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thank you

[@JimRedland]

My leg muscle between knee hip cramps. Also, the muscle on the backside between knee an hip. What’s the method for relief?

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

For the front side of the thigh, the quad stretch would help. Take a look at the video on low back pain for that stretch. For the backside of the thigh, the hamstrings stretch would help along with the calf stretch. Take a look at the plantar fasciitis video for that. If you cannot find them or don't see the stretches, let me know.

[@susanwatson5624]

I will do those exercises, although I do have a burst bicep mussel on my right arm, arthritis in my left. I need exercises for legs that have NO strength in them, I am 77 female , really pretty good I do have both my hip’s replaced, before that my legs were fine, I work every day still that doesn’t seem to be enough regards Sue W. Australia

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Sorry for the delay in my reply. Be easy with your arms and allow the brain to see the movement is age first, then slowly improve the movement. It does not have to be perfect, just good enough to not hamper your life.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That is true

[@JoyceBoisvert-ok4fh]

I don’t have any pain. Except in my feet lower legs but i been working out because my strength is weak I have been practicing your exercise I am getting older and I can tell the difference

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

It is important to increase and maintain our muscle strength and flexibility. The strength will prevent frailty as you age and the flexibility will prevent injuries to your joints and spine. Good job!

[@salliwilson5335]

Mr. Phelps, thanks for the great video. I'm 77 and quite healthy. Six months ago I had a complete shoulder replacement and then I did about 5 months of physical therapy. I still can't raise my right arm higher than the level of my shoulder. My surgeon has not identified any reason for that. However I have noticed that when I start to raise my right arm, my shoulder joint moves up (as if I was trying to move my shoulder joint towards my ear---but I'm not trying to do that--it just happens now.) And I'm having some pain in the deltoid area as you mentioned. My left shoulder and arm are fine and when I lift my left arm my left shoulder joint remains in place and I can raise my arm high. My husband noticed that if he raises his shoulder joint towards his ear, then it's difficult to move the arm higher than shoulder level--and otherwise he can lift his arms high. Do you have any thoughts on what is causing my shoulder joint to move up abnormally when I start lifting my right arm, and what I should do to correct the issue? Thanks!

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

What I have seen with people dealing with similar issues is, they are using the muscles on top of the shoulder to lift their arm. I think it is out of fear of pain they do that, not sure. Anyway, try massaging the outside chest muscle like in the video on raising your arm and gently try lifting the arm without using the top of the shoudler to lift it. Next try the tennis ball massage on the backside to soften the muscles on the back of the shoulder and midback. That is where I would begin. As always though, be gentle with yourself as you may be dealing with some fear of injuring the shoulder.

[@Belal.Amanyar]

Hi doctor, thank you for treating the sick. I have not been able to raise my right arm since I was born, that is, I do not have the strength, and I still cannot move or rotate my arm away from the elbow. Can you help me if I take an x-ray and send it to you? do ? Thank you, I am waiting for your message

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Bonner to send an x-ray. Is there a bone issue Taurus preventing you from raising your a?

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Sorry your arm?

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

No need to send an x-ray as I am not a doctor.

[@Belal.Amanyar]

When the doctors checked the X-ray, they said that there is no problem with the bones, but the treatment method has not been found yet

[@DanaMay-r6q]

The heating pad fixed it.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That works better than ice, I find. Good Job!

[@jdv7118]

I have rt shoulder impingement and is very .painful. I can raise my arm over my head , but cannot reach around to my mid back. My arm just stays at my side. Been going for PT , but pain still very painful and under my shoulder blade I have excruciating pain that is so tender and hard to touch. It even radiates from neck to mid spine. Are there any exercises you could suggest? I’ve tried the tennis balls , but no relief. I will try again your way. Thank you! Great video!!

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

WHen you said reaching around to my mid back, I am assuming youa re lifting your hand up your back to the mid back area, right? If that is the case then the muscle under the shoulder blade may too tight. AS you lift your hand, have someone else see if you shoulder balde pope up a little, about an inch. If that is true, then your subscapularis may be tight. Let me know if I am on the right track and if so, I can share a stretch that may help.

[@jdv7118]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop thanks for your reply! Yes, I can’t turn my rt arm around to reach up to my mid back . I had a frozen shoulder over 30 yrs ago , but don’t know if that could be a cause . I honestly don’t think so. Under the scapula, is the real painful spot. It’s very tender and hard to touch. Sometimes, exercise makes it feel worse. I’ve had trigger point injections, but no relief. Right now , I’m trying to concentrate on the ROM to my rt. Shoulder. But, at this point have been set back 3 weeks due to flu, and even pulled my lower back from violently coughing. I can’t stand, sit, lie down or dress it’s extremely painful almost 2weeks now. Thank you for listening!

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@jdv7118 Ok, try laying face down on your bed or floor. Place your right hand on the small of your back or as high as you can get. Place a pillow under your right elbow for support. AS you lay there, allow the elbow to relax and drop the arm onto the pillow. Breathe out as you relax and let the arm rest there for no more than 10 seconds. Straighten the arm for a few seconds, then repeat. I would do this up to ten times. You may not be able to do it ten times at first but you can build up to it. Let me know how that works for you.

[@jdv7118]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop thank you… as soon as my lower back gets better cause it’s excruciating right now, I will try it 🩷

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@jdv7118 When does your back hurt, like when you stand up, get out of bed, or sitting for long preiods of time. Most of the time back pain is caused by the front of your thighs, inner thighs, or hamstrings. Calves can cause the thighs to tighten, then tighten the back. Hope I can help with that.

[@PAULLONDEN]

I actually *can* outstretch my right arm upwards , but for six months have a nagging pain in the right shoulder when I try to touch the left shoulder with the right hand . I'm 71 bytheway...I suspect a wrong posture behind the PC.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Hey Paul, I have seen this many times before. When your each you right arm over to touch your left shoulder, two things come into play. On the shoudler balde there are three muscles that can become tight from tight outside chest muscles. BAd posture can create this pain. I would do the stretch from the outside chest muscles which is done in a doorway. Any of my videos on posture or shoulder work should have this video. If you cannot find it, let me know and I will help you get it. Good luck

[@PAULLONDEN]

​@@TheMuscleRepairShop I take it you mean the doorway stretch exercise in this video ? Thanks !

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That is true

[@PAULLONDEN]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop What do you think of doing this exercise with both arms simultaneously ? Instead of only with the affected arm ? I mean , there are two door posts....just curious.🚪🙂

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Most people try to do that, but the problem is your shoulder blades cannot unlock and rest on top of each other. My point is, doing one arm at a time will allow you to get a better stretch to free the arm. I have had many clients who have tried what you are asking and they learn how much better it is is one arm at a time.

[@bwlee7166]

There s quite severe pain on my upper arm,when i try to do lift it,shall i do it despite the pain?

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

No. I would begin by massaging the outer chest muscle with your hand. You can brace your arm against a wall as high as you can without pain, then use the opposite hand to massage the outer chest muscle to make it soft. Next, do the tennis ball massage on your upper back especially on the shoudler blade and between the shoudler blade and spine. If you try to force through the pain, your brain will fight back by contracting the muscles which can make it worse. if you need any more help, let me know. Thanks for watching.\

[@patriciahorn7415]

Hear the bone in shoulder grind when I lift, think synovial fluid gone

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That could be true. What I have found in my practice is the more seomone stretches gently, the less noise they hear. In most cases, the noise can go away. Keep working you can improve it.

[@wimgrondman5542]

I used to have that problem and my late father gave me this advice that he got from another old guy, if yiu sleep on your side you have to have enough pillows to make up the space between your upper arm and your head. Check how you sleep, if your pillow is too low you kind of almost have to dislocate your shoulder wile you sleep I have never had this problem again after sleeping with more pillows.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

This is so true. Keeping the neck in line with the lower spine is key to prevent neck pain.

[@virginiaguice6590]

> have this problem going to to do this thank you

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Very good. Let me know your progress.

[@wimgrondman5542]

no more problems @@TheMuscleRepairShop

[@thanhluong8297]

Thank you Sir for all your help I did love your instruction and practice it It seems to work out really good Thanks again Sir

[@comodice905]

Dawg way 2 go cuz u dah bandee

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thanks

[@sabashabbeer8114]

From India Dr u explain really gud I'm 26years women old and I cannot lift my right arm and front above the right breast a small node comes n my arms starts paining. I Press tht node n it pains and keep on rubbing the pain n node goes.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Thank you. I would have that node checked out.

[@Nina_user]

Can you help me please: I cannot raise my left hand and reach for my middle back, also cannot use this hand to push myself when up from bed. I sleep mostly on my left side but it is possible I have psoriatic arthritis because latly I have a lot of inflammation in the body. It is strange sometimes looks like the pain is in the muscle, sometimes in the tendon or joint. In certain position pain is gone. I also have gastrointestinal problems and those make my neck get stiff sometimes. Like a shoulder pressure. Thank you!

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Sorry to hear that.When you say you cannot raise your arm and reach for the middle of your back, many times the outside chest muscle can be tight. If this is the case, lifting your arm requires this outside chest muscle, pectoralis minor, to release which allows you to lift your arm. Check out my videos on chest stretching, some are in videos on mid nack tioghtness and neck issues. Sleeping on your left side isn't entirely a bad thing except if you do not stretch the outside chest and do the tennis ball massage on the shoulder blade and mid back, the muscles can tighten which will restict shoudler movement. Beleive or not, I have seen people with stomach issues and they sometimes contract their abdominal muscles to try and relieve the discomfort. This can lead to shoudlers rounding and head forward posture. Take a look at my videos on neck and shoudler issues for more help. Hope this helps. if you have any more questions you are welcome to reply back.

[@Nina_user]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop Thank you so much !!

[@bahaar2825]

Will this work for frozen shoulder?

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That is a great question. Sometimes it will, however frozen shoulder mostly deals with the subscpaularis muscle under the shoulder blade. If this is the case then no these exercises will not help in the beginning. To free the sub scalularis muscles under the shoulder, try lying face down, place the hand of the affected shoulder as hihg up on your back s possible, place a pillow under the elbow of the hand on your back. Now slowly breathe out and allow the elbow to relax and lay on the pillow. Do this several times a day, 3-5repa. What you may find is the more comfortable you get in this position, the more the brain relaxes the muscle to release the shoulder blade. For context, when you place your hand on your lower back and relax the elbow, the shoulder blade should pop up about 1-2 inches off the ribcage. This will allow the arm to raise without pain. Hope this helps.

[@bahaar2825]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop Thank you so much. The doctor here in India diagnosed it as frozen shoulder and prescribed painkillers. When I asked for tests to be done, he shrugged it off. Medicine didn't work and I stopped taking them. I never went back to the doctor after that as I felt it was a hopeless case. The excrutiating pain continued for 7 months but has decreased significantly and am able to sleep a lot better now. I will definitely try this method you have suggested. Hopefully I will be able to lift my arm all the way. Once again, thank you!😊🙏❤❤❤

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Let me know if you have any questions

[@alexchan2251]

What about knee osteoarthritis.4.07 pm

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@alexchan2251 Good question! I think of osteoarthritis as rust of the bones. The tightness of muscles can help create damage to the bones because you lose the synovial fluid in the joint due to the tightness. Over time osteoarthritis can happen. I would contonie to stretch correctly, but look at your diet and take out foods that increase inflammation in the body, includign joints. Movement helps the body to prosuce more synovial fluid. It is difficult to get rid of osteoaerthritis when it is bad, however, if you improve your movment. flexibility, and diet you can slow the process down and hopefully reduce the pain.

[@franciscajauregui6022]

I hurt mines at work heavy lifting and yes it hurts to lift my arm. My arm has pain shoulder neck

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Many times when you hurt your shoulder when lifting, it is the outside chest muscles. WHen lifting heavy objects, the chest plays a rolle in holding that object. When you try to lift your arm, the outside chest muscle prevents the arm from lefting and can cause pain shooting down the arm from the neck. The muscles that lift the arm attach at the neck and run out to the end of the shoulder.

[@kevinmcnamara704]

I m told i have a tear on my shoulder and need surgery, should i exercise i need help,plz 5 years i am in pain 😢 tks

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Hey Kevin, I would avoid heavy lifting or anything that overstresses your shoulder asthe teat could get worse. Stretching the way I teach it may help you relieve some, if not mos tof the pain. Cehck out my videos on the shoulders.

[@kevinmcnamara704]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop thank you so much for your help 🙏 greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@kevinmcnamara704 I am glad I can help.

[@apacur]

What if its torn- ? Not a good idea to do this is so-- right?

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

It depends on how bad. I have helped people with slight tears. The objective here is not to force anything. The key to my Work is learning how to breathe out, relax the body and brain, then feel the shoulder relax and the muscle release. It takes a little practice but once you get it, it will be awesome.

[@apacur]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop Thank you-- Also, could a nerve impingement cause this degree of immobility?

[@PiscesEnterprises-iz2zt]

@@apacur For sure. When the muscles become too tight they can push the bones and nerves together leading to impingements or pinched nerves. Keep in mind that the only that can cause pressure in your body against the nerves and bones are the muscles.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@apacur For sure. You see the nerves are the transportation of messages from the brain to the muscle so you can move.

[@carolwilliams6633]

I have tendinitis in my shoulder.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Hello Carol, sorry for the delay in responding. Tendinitis is the inflammation of the tendons which attach the muscle to the bone. In which direction you lift your arm does it hurt the most? And where does it hurt when you lift it?

[@c.518]

My mom had a catheterization through her wrist, months ago, and she cant lift her arm anymore. She has constant pain in bicep and shoulder. She said it feels like a tight rubberband. Any ideas? Doctors dont even know. She had an MRI but she moved during it. Ultrasound didnt show anything

[@iloveitUbet]

I had this issue and it was actually due to cervical neck issues. I have a slipped disc a couple of herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and bone spurs. This all caused neck, shoulder,arm, chest and hand pain . Best wishes to your mom!

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Many times with a frozen shoulder, the subscapularis muscles which is under the shoudler blade tightens and prevents the shoulder from rotating as you lift your arm. The outside chest muscle, pectorlais minor, can tighten to prevent the arm from lifting. Finally the rhomboids, muscles between the shoudler blade and spine can tighten and prevent the arm from raising. Any or all of these can affect the arm from lifting. If left untreated it can lead to bulging discs in the neck, bones spurs, and degenrative disc disease. Using the tennis ball massage to soften the back muscles, your hands to soften the chest muscles, and then stretching as described in the video can help to release the shoulder.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@iloveitUbet Most degenrative discs, hreniated or bulging discs began as a muscle issue. The problem is, until a docotr can see some damage they do not the tools to solve the muscle issues. Sorry you had to experience all that.

[@iloveitUbet]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop Much thanks I’m definitely going to routinely do this! All the muscles you described are part of my flare up.

[@iloveitUbet]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop by the way I get a lot of tightness in my throat and collarbone area, along with the left pectoral muscle….is there any type of stretching recommended for this?

[@AnnemarieSechler-tc3bh]

I can't reach my back, what can I do?

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Are you trying to massage your back? If so, use a tennis ball in a sock and lan against the wall. Not sure what you are asking.

[@AnnemarieSechler-tc3bh]

@@TheMuscleRepairShopThank you, I will use the tennis ball

[@guygranger7894]

If the pain is in the shoulder JOINT itself, think about how often you eat fish. Before spending a ton of money on doctors ,go buy a cod liver oil suppliment. A GOOD ONE. I use Carlsons at the health food stores. It may get rid of your pain in hours. But also,,,, fish oil keeps the body`s ability of absorbing calcium low, ,so it`s good to only take fish oil about once a week.

[@arankalanticic1948]

right on with the cod liver oil and using enough pillow to bridge the gap between shoulder and head

[@lauriepolden6594]

I don’t know why mine is not able to move mines a torn rotor cuff that never got attended to because I didn’t have insurance in my 30s

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I have seen this a few times. There are two things to keep in mind. One, the psychological affect meaning the brain is afraid of the pain and will not allow you to lift your arm.You can overcome this but you must work slowly to allow the brain to see it is safe to move this way. Secondly, the physical side, meaning the actual movement of the muscles. When a rotating muscle is torn it is one of several different muscles that allow the arm to rotate. You have other muscles that can help with the movement. By doing the outside chest muscle this can free up the front of the shoulder and doing the tennis ball massage on the backside can help free up the muscles on the backside. This will allow the muscles on top of the shoulder to lift the arm without limitations. You can see other videos that teach you the outside chest stretch and tennis ball massage. Other shoulder videos will sho the stretches for lifting your arm forward and backwards. Do all of these slowly and take your time as it will take some time to improve.

[@lynn2212]

A cervical injury can creat the same symptoms

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That is true. Once you have pain in any part of your body, the brain will tighten the muscles around the painful area to prevent the pain from happening. This can cause the pain to increase. The key to most injuries is knowing what caused it. Usually a disc doesn't bulge or herniated without a trauma or tight muscles around the area. Once a disc is damaged we know how to repair it, but what if we could see the damage before it occurred? Maybe we could prevent many injuries before they ever start.

[@priscillalopez9297]

How about tendonitis, atrophy, AC Osteopathritis?

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

All of those are possible. They are all caused by tight muscles. Following the stretches may improve any stiffness you might be experiencing.

[@priscillalopez9297]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop Thank you. I will!

[@jancaulfield3549]

Don’t mention torn rotator cuff

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Yes, the rotator cuff is made up of the muscles I spoke about to lift your arms. Sorry I was not clear

[@BarbaraYoung-f6u]

I can't hear you

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Sorry to hear that. I will Check it out and see if there is anything I can do on this end.

[@gloriayouchisonbrown7734]

I can lift my arm but my shoulder actually burns with pain😂

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That is usually coming from pinching a nerve. I would suggest using the tennis ball massage on the backside of the shoulder and then softening the outside chest muscle. Let me know if you don’t see that in the video or need help With it

[@caroldawson3193]

Having a fall n damage to shoulder definitely doesn't help.

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That is true, however by allowing the brain to release the tension in the shoulder can improve pain levels. Once you have a trauma, the brain contracts the muscle anytime there is movement that may cause pain. This is called anticipation of pain.

[@BCSTS]

Very difficult to hear this....

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Sorry to hear this. I will try to fix it. Thanks for letting me know.

[@SatishHegde-v2j]

audio bad

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

I am sorry to hear that. Can you tell me which video?

[@Futo653]

Your arms have to be down when you sleep if you're sleeping on your elbow. You're irritating your rotator cuff

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That is true, however, if it sia habit a person make not be able to break, stretching ot correctly with self-massage daily can reduce the irration to the rotator cuff muscles.

[@Futo653]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop yes it's very hard to break that habit I had to start sleeping in a recliner

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

That is too bad. Sometimes I have seen the outside chest muscle cause issues with the shoulder. Check out the video on standing up straight.

[@Futo653]

@@TheMuscleRepairShop No, the recliner worked out just fine. It trained me not to put my arm up because I couldn't in a recliner. Because my heads already reclined even though i'm almost all the way back. So sleeping on my arm was uncomfortable in the recliner

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@Futo653 Here is something you might not have realized. Sitting in a recliner can cause the otuside chest muscles to tighten which allow the shoulders to round in. When lying flat, the outside chest muscles need to release and allow the shoulders to lie flat. If the shoudlers cannot lie flat, it can cause pain in the shoulders when lying flat. The outside chest muscles are aprt of the rotator cuff.

[@JohnSmith-xf4sd]

Reported for misinformation

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

Sorry you feel this way.

[@julieverduzco5960]

Seriously ...gzz louise it took my pain away

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

@@julieverduzco5960 That is amazing Julie. I am always blown away with the recovery of most people I work with. I am so glad it helped you. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@melissakellogg8436]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@TheMuscleRepairShop]

You're welcome 😊