Can shoulder bursitis heal and go away? A personal history of pain + exercises to help

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If you’ve been told you have shoulder bursitis, you may be wondering if there’s anyway it will go away on its own. How long will it take for shoulder bursitis to recover? How long does shoulder bursitis last? Will it ever go away?
Matt had a shoulder bursitis diagnosis that had him sitting on the sidelines of life for years. He couldn’t exercise because of shoulder pain. He couldn’t play hockey (very well) because of it. Typical medical recommendations involve rest and a few common exercises.
In this video, Matt shares his experience with some of the common exercises for shoulder bursitis and specific exercises that he found particularly helpful for him.
3:08 - common exercises for shoulder bursitis
6:33 - 1st exercise that Matt found helpful for his bursitis + helpful info on self-massage
12:25- 2nd exercise that Matt found helpful + modifications
16:55 - mindset notes on beating shoulder pain
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[@carokat1111]

I had shoulder bursitis for two years. I was determined to identify the root cause environmentally and to exercise it accordingly. I’ve been pain free with full movement for about six years now. There is hope!

[@petermelnyk7664]

So what did you do my shoulders are so bad always feels like a tooth ache but in my shoulders....can't sleep can't work ...it's scary.

[@carokat1111]

​@@petermelnyk7664 Lots of targeted, gentle exercise. Pilates twice a week with an excellent instructor one-on-one and exercises from a physiotherapist. Shoulder shrugs, shoulder circles, 'snow angels' lying on my back, gentle stretches, gentle weight (500gr to 1kg max) exercises like standing and pulling a resistance band or springs in a backward motion with my arms tucked in at my waist, and the one which helped the most I will try and describe next. I used my kitchen bench. I bent over it on my good side and rested myself on it. I let my bad shoulder arm dangle towards the ground while holding a small weight and letting it gently swing. From memory I began at 1kg weight and eventually increased it to 2kg but no more. I did this a few times everyday and my progress seemed to really improve after this exercise was added to my routine. I wanted a cortisone injection after putting up with pain for 18 months but my doctor refused to give it to me, until I'd got to the root cause as to why it was happening (my poor computer posture I think). She gave me 6 months to really give it everything to get better before allowing me to have the cortisone injection. After 5 months there was noticeable improvement and then one day I just noticed I was pain free! It takes time but it can be fixed with commitment to doing the necessary exercises. I also improved my diet to reduce foods which caused inflammation and limited my computer and phone use to just the essentials. Good luck with it.

[@-The-Golden-God-]

I've had it for over 12 years, in both shoulders. It's ruined my life.

[@eldee1628]

@@-The-Golden-God- Try taking a solid, all-wooden broom. Place bottom of broom where bristles are against the wall on the floor. Take the end of the broom, needs to be a rounded edge and place it on the area where you feel the pain weakness or tightness. Place as much of your weight upon area as you can for as long as you can, up to a minute, before finding another spot. This is a type of deep tissue pressure point massage.

[@-The-Golden-God-]

@@eldee1628 How would that help an inflamed bursa? Surely it would just irritate it. I've tried massage before and I end up in agony.

[@medberdai1253]

Two years ago I suffered from this. Thanks to you I was able regain my left shoulder normal movements and strength. I did your exercises for weeks till I felt my arm and shoulder were OK and I still do occasionally whenever I stress my arm and shoulder. I can't thank you enough.

[@snoopbell1]

Glad I read your comment ....gives me hope!!!

[@westsidekasper4860]

Yo do you hear fluid noises in ur shoulders when using grip strength or when u moved ur arms?

[@daala6698]

@@westsidekasper4860 suggestion: to these tiny tiny rotations that I will here describe, but in summary. I have had it work a charm on people. for example, put your arm straight out.and imagine the fingers are a pencil pointing at a sheet of paper a galaxy away. (OK it is easier to start with the imaginary sheet of paper closer, then farther and farther. The farther away the more suble the motion becomes so NP in working up to it. smile) Anyway, make a circle with the pencil. If it isnt even work on making it even. Try to make the circle smaller and smaller (this is where the more distant paper comes in to help.) Think of extending the arm-elbow-hand-fingers out from your center as well (not moving your center towars the clircle, lol). Think of it, extension is the opposite of compression. Something I do when I seem to be stuck in making a smooth circle, ie comtrolling the muscles to work smoothly around the clircle - - is to imagine the center of the circle and work radially ie in a straight line acrodss the center. This makes a cross or an x. All this is trainging our brain and your muscles to work smoothly together, even elegantly. Dont forget to do both directions, rotating to the right and to the left (clockwise, sunward, name it and you own it.) Last: not that my description has centered on the relation of the humerus bone in the "socket and it's relation to the acronium. In spite of that, this has helped me with wrist, finger and elbow pain. (OMG how can this be true?) You can apply this to ANY JOINT in your body. I have used it to draw circles with the top of my head on a paper far far off in space. I have used it on a foot using the ankle joint (on a clinet. I have seen it stop crepetations (little noises). What do I thnk is actually happening? - - Here goes nothing. I think you are learning to let the big conscious-of muscles relax and transfer the contro to the smaller tiny intrinsic muscles. That then would be what REFINEs your movement. Hey anyone, please correct me if I am wrong. [e-mail]

[@golukhan2319]

​@@westsidekasper4860I'm having the same thing as a 14 yo and I have been suffering from it an year ago and I want to end it plz help me I had an MRI and the doctors just make me stay in medicines only

[@canadianuser6453]

I had bursitis in the shoulder for about 6 years. Physio, chiro, cortisone injection, nothing worked. I eventually forced my shoulder back by doing chest stretches, but hard. I had to overextend my shoulder backwards, with a bit of a 'pop' happening. I immediately got overwhelming relief. From then on my shoulder sat better and chest muscles loosened up. Really consider that there could be a minor misalignment. All these videos talk about "stretching" so the shoulders don't pull forward, but it can definitely be an alignment issue that you can put back. I still get my shoulder trying to roll forward sometimes, so I stretch it and force it back when it does. But the relief is amazing. It's been about 6 months since then and I'm super thankful for it.

[@marciasloan534]

I am 70. I had the same experience. Heard/Felt the POP. My exercise was RANGE OF MOTION in the POOL WITH FOAM WATER WEIGHTS

[@bob-px3sh]

Jesus Christ 6 years. Your were a very patient man

[@jio512]

Out of curiosity, would u say you have some degree of forward head carriage?

[@johntait491]

May I compliment you on being a lucid and informative speaker. This video has been helpful. Thank you.

[@MK-sw2vk]

This is fantastic. I come from a very medical family, but because of my own experiences with (very good) doctors through some joint issues, I have come to embrace a very multifaceted approach to healing. I refuse to believe that rest and cortisone are my only options. I currently have very similar issues with bursitis that you had, as well as a herniated c5 cervical disc. Seeing this gives me so much hope! You really didn’t give up, and look how strong you are! I really wish that there was a concentrated effort to merge western and eastern medicine, to include a much heavier emphasis on gua sha & deep tissue massage, anatomy awareness, and calisthenics with such injuries as this. Unfortunately, Big Pharma has too big of a grip on most of our MDs.

[@itsmelaura1533]

Very well stated! Not only should our doctors understand tossing meds isn't the answer but also the health insurance! It amazes me they will pay for useless PT where I was told go over there and do some exercises or just slap a tens unit on my back but no real help and it cost a small fortune! The co-pay was too much for me, especially when not working well at all. Deep tissue message is very helpful. I am going to look into what gua sha is as I am not familiar with it. I also like that you mentioned calisthenics as I do remember doing these in my youth quite regularly and it being helpful. Thank you.

[@jjmarcos]

doctors are all fat and gay. I will never take health advice from a fat person, about anything. Covid has proven that these people should all largely not just be ignored, but disrespected for their blind allegiance and inability to think critically about anything not dictated to them by a central authority.

[@teslagirlM]

Thank you so much for this. I have been in agony with shoulder bursitis, and this has given me hope!

[@heatherkeegan689]

Hope you no longer suffer from it . It gives people like me who have only had it for a few months some hope Thanks.

[@manhaj-as-salafiyyah898]

did it work??

[@john-carlosynostroza]

I highly recommend that in addition to doing your physical therapy and so forth that you ice as often as possible. Spend the money on a good slip on shoulder ice pack and you will do a much more often most likely. Plus it will cuff down onto your bicep area as well as many of us have had pain there resulting from the shoulder pain. Also, if you aren't against taking ibuprofen, take that for a couple of weeks at something like 800 to maybe 1200 mg a day depending on your size and that's still well within Medical recommendations. It's actually a pretty small dosage but can also help. Add in the physical therapy and rest from overhead weightlifting or things like that and you got a good shot people. Stay positive and let's all stick together and heal up! By the way, I'm an ex Division 1 quarterback who has had shoulder challenges since high school and has worked through it several times successfully and continue to do so as I am in the middle of a recent challenge. Anyway, love to the world and the universe!

[@johnjamespeebles7069]

Thank you so much for the comment John-Carlos. My mental health is taking a beating. I’ve had really bad (MRI scan showing this) bursitis that is, as you stated, flowing down into my bicep sheath. I used to do hypertrophy training for 10 years 3-5x a week and now for 6 months nothing, as a hard gainer I’ve lost a lot of muscle tissue and really struggling mentally with losing my physique. I feel there is no way forward. I am going to try what you mentioned and hopefully get through this, man. If you could reach out and share more information I’d be very appreciative. Thanks, John.

[@danh4724]

Appreciate the comment

[@john-carlosynostroza]

@@danh4724 right on. If you are going through it just hang in there and do all the low-hanging fruit stuff that you can and also work on your emotional state because if you are anything like most of us weight trainers and athletes it can be frustrating but don't let that get to you and don't watch that clock ticking thinking it hasn't happened fast enough because your body does amazing things for you and sometimes we just have to be patient and loved it even though it's not doing what we want at this very moment. You got this! Breathe deeply and Trust the process

[@danh4724]

@@john-carlosynostroza How do I know if I’m over exerting the shoulder versus resting it?

[@john-carlosynostroza]

@Dan H this seems like it can be tricky but just pay attention to the pain level and also how long the sensation of pain, which should not be more than moderate at the most and ideally mild or non-existent, make sure it you are checking about how long that lasts after you do some exercises. Generally it's okay and expected that it will be a bit uncomfortable and maybe a bit sizzly for a few hours or an hour or maybe half a day but you just want to see if it's really lingering. Check that ego big time and work with super positive loving Vibes towards the experience and how you are actually getting some rest and other ways and when you train use exceptionally lightweight for twice as long as you might think. 2 lb weight, 3 lb wait. Heck I got excited when I got to 8 lb dumbells! Finally, make sure you are doing exercises to open up the shoulder because like many of us you are probably stronger interior part of your deltoids and week out back so look up some exercises on those and also how to open up Hi-Point back your scapula and so forth and this overtime will help reduce clicking and it will likely eventually go away. One more thing, if this has become chronic you can and should cycle between ice and Heat. This will create a pumping of the blood in-and-out to accelerate healing and you could do each of these as many times a day you want or I might do something like three or four times of ice and three or four times of heat or as much as I can get in for about 10 minutes to 15 minutes at a time for each. I recommend something called the bed buddy ... provides moist heat which is the kind of heat you want, not a heating pad. You can buy one of these for probably 10ish bucks or something and it will last a lifetime. It microwaves to a perfect heat in about 2 minutes. And if you don't want to spend the money on a fancy ice pack system for your shoulder bags of frozen peas work great and shape well around shoulders and elbows and knees and stuff! Buy a few bags and dedicate them to caring for yourself. And, promise this is the last thing... while doing this recovery pick up another area of your Fitness Lifestyle by really getting your nutrition and check or upping your water considerably or really dialing in your caloric intake and improving your cardiovascular work. There's a ton of joy in maintaining your physique and having shoulder stuff can be frustrating but you will get through this and I think you will be better for all around?

[@Lotusutra1]

I have had this debilitating shoulder pain you're describing. I researched greatly throughout youtube. I found the GREATEST answer came with gymnastic rings. I hung them with very sturdy clips. I use a step stool to do modified hangs, pull ups and negative pull ups. Some of the philosophy is that our ancestors hung from trees. I've experienced that hanging has amazing conditioning effects. It hits all the upper body. It conditions the hands through to the arms, shoulders and back. The pain in my shoulder almost instantaneously went away. That sold me.

[@flossbag1]

I’ve had shoulder bursitis for over a year and a half.. it’s completely ruined my life.. can’t even make my own bed now.. I’ve actually been mega depressed.. day to day chores are really hard.. can’t even wipe my own **** without it hurting or squelching in the joint... it’s both arms too so I’m pretty much disabled, this video has been the most understanding spot on bit of info I have seen in all of my pain in the last year or so. I’m gonna try it and see what happens. You’ve inspired me.. thanks mate

[@spencerjones1771]

How is it?

[@GreenVoyagerr]

The tennis ball exercise is such a miracle, thank you 🙏🏻. I’ve been in pain on a daily basis it’s hopeless sometimes. I need to be persistent with my exercises.

[@irishmarimargarcias5279]

Oh my goodness the tennis ball starts working on my shoulder. I have been suffering shoulder bursitis for 6months now..this tennis ball helps. Thanks a lot

[@khusnildeo]

Hey how are you doing now ☺️ hope your bursitis has gone away

[@louienasad5228]

As a 49 year old man facing age related sarcopenia, the idea of just waiting for my shoulder to heal and stopping exercise sounds like a terrible idea! Thank you so much for your video. What you're doing throughout the entire video makes my shoulder twinge as it would be impossible for me to do any of those motions, so it gives me great hope to think that I might be able to heal out of this without giving up on exercising.

[@smilenhustle459]

Why don’t you do TRT why you have accept it sarcopenia at the age of 49?

[@davidf9630]

I had rotator cuff surgery 2 years ago and I recently did some “ work” in my backyard and now my shoulder hurts as much as pre-surgery… thanks for the refresher information. I’m gonna start thinking ATM again

[@shannonbacon817]

While I do incorporate your exercises into some of my routines, my Physical therapist has taught me many of your exercises and never told me to rest-he incorporates the ‘all in the muscle’ way of thinking. Always appreciate your videos and have the same ‘issues’, that you have been diagnosed with and still have a lot of pain and swelling or inflammation but have made a lot of progression. Some day I have the goal of taking one of your classes in person! Thanks again Matt!

[@SuperVince105]

Hey Thanks so much! I had no idea what was going on my my shoulders. After months of rest prescribed by GP and 3 zillion scans. One visit to the orthopedist told me that I have shoulder hyper mobility and bursitis with bicep tendinitis. These exercises help so much! I’m a Thai boxer so I’m used to getting beat up, but the constant pain my shoulder is in is AWFUL. Thank you again!

[@kevinblock2307]

You’re so right - rest hasn’t worked for me. I also agree attitude is key. I will try your suggestions and hope I get to your shoulder flexibility which is unreal

[@eduardocavanagh]

Very intelligent philosophy to handle the shoulder problems, beyond the particular bursitis issue described

[@lovinglife4437]

Hi . My first goal would be to be able to put my jumpers and coats on without pain. Second goal would be to be able to knit again. After that I want to be able to decorate my home, and walk a dog on a lead. Thankyou for your inspiring and thought provoking video

[@MrJudge4321]

When you said shoulder to relearn, you had me. I’m on my own personal journey and excercise is the key to actually helping the bercitis which definitely goes against most medical advice. Problem with no movement is it heals in that stuck position and your range of motion gets worse and worse and guess what? The pain gets worse as it becomes weaker and more sensitive. Be selective of exercises and slowly push through heavy lifts. I’ve found by approaching heavy weight slowly it “loosens” up and becomes easier for the remainder of the reps.

[@korg3597]

Exactly. I got MR scan of my shoulder and boom, shoulder tendonitis in both + SLAP tear i one.... They told me to not use it, so I did for about 2 months. Did nothing but make even more stiff and painful, so I decided to start working out again despite of the injuries and "professional" advice from doctors. The shoulders actually loosened up and became a little better with light excercise and then just push through with heavier lifts after an hour of light push / pull. Now i’m starting every workout with scapula pull / push and deadhangs on gymnastic rings + superset rotator cuff. It really gets the blood flowing in these muscles, so I can lift heavier later on.

[@johnjamespeebles7069]

@@korg3597 Hi Korg, I’d love to hear more from you on this. I’ve recently had an MRI scan and proven extensive bursitis in my shoulder and in bicep sheath. Prior to the last 6 months of no training when told to rest, I used to train in the gym 3-5 times a week for almost 10 years. I was a solid, strong guy. Now I’m wasting away and mental health is being affected without training my body. Did you get back to health? I really need to find something that will allow me to train again. Thanks

[@korg3597]

@@johnjamespeebles7069 Every situation differs from man to man, but i would continue to work out even if the doctors told me not to. I still have shoulder pain from time to time, but i have noticed a slight reduction of pain from doing passive and active stretches with bands, before, in the middle of and after the workout. I highly recommend watching Ryan Humiston’s video titled "This fixes everything!", where he shows active stretches for both shoulders and hips. I also recommend doing the Wim Hof method and ice baths / showers (this takes much time and practice, and you should start with 30 seconds max so you don’t injure yourself in the process). I also recently started doing two workouts a day, where in the morning i usually stretch / light cardio or light weights training. Then i actively rest for about 6-8 hours while going to work and later on i start my second workout which is more focused on intensity. Point is, doing this will increase bloodflow and muscle memory faster than doing only one workout a day. On a last note, check out Kneesovertoes guy on YT. He mainly focuses on knee and legs rehabilitation, but also has some videos about shoulder health, where he applies the same techniques as he does for legs. Hope this will help somehow! Cheers.

[@dwk8081]

Well done and very well explained. I am in the middle of trying to solve my shoulder bursitis after a BBJ injury. 3 mths later it is still sore but this video has inspired me to take another approach. thank you.

[@jamief123]

I remember watching this video years ago when I suffered from terrible shoulder pain. Not sure if it was bursitis or something else, but it did indeed go away after a few years. Zero shoulder pain now.

[@mimilauducci301]

My left shoulder leans forward. The shoulder blade sticks out. The ball really helps to relax the muscles. I've been wanting to know which muscles are pulling my shoulder forward. I had a dog walking service for yrs. That did it. Your videos are helpful.

[@PeterMackie]

I almost never add a comment to KZbin videos, but this is the most considered and professional video on shoulder tendonitis that I've come across. I've practiced and taught yoga for many years and have had intermittent bouts of biceps tendonitis. Recently the tendonitis has settled in for a longer period (around 6 months). It has not really responded to conventional physio such as the standard shoulder retraining with exercise bands. But I've found that continuing practice and omitting the movements (eg handstands) that aggravate the condition will free up the shoulder. I've still a way to go to get back to my former ROM but agree that movement is essential. Great video Matt. Well done.

[@victoriaalvin2446]

Om.a newbie and Im.grateful for this video. I will be working more on relieving my "frozen shoulder " issue. I know itll take time but , I'm willing to put in the work. Bless you! A fan from NJ ♡

[@mikestock969]

I am currently going through shoulder bursitis. In addition to being told bone spurs have developed in the same shoulder. Not a good combination. A friend of mine mentioned I may have to call it quits on my weight training. Of course I can not accept that. The mark of a good trainer is being able to work around an injury. This video has given me so much to consider.

[@charlesshelton-h8o]

I’m a professional drummer/percussionist my body my ability to support my family. Hands,feet, legs, shoulders, arms,upper lower back muscles a constant consistent struggle keeping things in motion with strengthening and flexibility at all times. Especially, after 30-35 years we condition our bodies to meet different musical situations. We have to train like top elite athletes in order to execute at the highest levels yearly. What overall upper/lower body exercises would you recommend strengthens all the body parts we’re using simultaneously. Sorry, bout long chat but, like to know your answers? ✌🏿

[@dawngw26]

Thank you for this! I've had shoulder pain for about 4 months now, after injuring it during a weightlifting practice exercise. (this movement where you have the barbell overhead and then you squat) -->🏋‍♀I felt that if I could just rest it, it would go away. I thought maybe it was healing but every now and then I'd make a movement outstretching my arm that hurts SO much. I recently went back to my CrossFit class after staying away for about a month or so, and I realized that my shoulder isn't improving and seems to be getting worse. I think now that I need PT to get it back to normal, and I will try your exercises to help accelerate the healing.

[@kieranlatham]

Could you please make a short video with all of the exercises without the wonderful information and your story. I love your story but people cant use it for a work out and find the exercises quickly and practically. Thanks for the video it is really wonderful.

[@patt2415]

These are all great exercises but on my journey after a car accident I had to incorporate healing on the mental side of pain as well. All pain is increased by consciousness which keeps us reacting physically to past events. Good luck everyone

[@matthewcollinsangler]

I've been struggling with shoulder pain for nearly two years. This is one of the best videos I've seen with regards to shoulder pain. Great work, thanks for sharing. Hopefully these techniques will help me move forward again.

[@judymarshall3562]

I am experiencing the same problem with my shoulder. Using the ball is just fine. Thanks to you.

[@Inktomei]

I'm a weightlifter and recently began experiencing shoulder pain in the left arm. Came across this video and found your information extremely useful! Reminded me to watch my posture that I may not have paying attention to when lifting heavy. Subscribed!

[@Alex-dx3ux]

Thank you for such clear instructions on how to rehab shoulder bursitis and what NOT to do. Learning these techniques takes practice and fine tuning and you provided such great examples.

[@costanicolaou8586]

Blah blah blah far to long . Get to the point

[@aniaphotouk]

I work at computer ( mostly with mouse) a lot and I assume that's what causes pain. Your video helped me so much, thank you!!!

[@TheLcdonaire]

wow, thank you very much..😀 i tried it and it helped me a lot..after two days of doing this, i my right shoulder felt better. now, i can raise my right arm slowly which can't do for almost a year. 👏🙏🙌

[@ElectrologyNow]

Excellent video. I'm an avid ocean swimmer ... with a dreaded bursitis (left shoulder). I've modified my freestyle stroke (helpful), the cold Winter water (Santa Barbara: 62 Fahrenheit) actually helps: cold not heat. I find that some mild pain (from exercise) helps. Not a good idea (for me) to just "wait it out." Thanks for your fine video. I'm doing your exercises.

[@noemevelarde1110]

Thanks so much for this very helpful video.I was just diagnosed of having shoulder Bursitis 😢Really appreciate this very informative video. Tc and God bless always❤️🙏

[@joleneevans5483]

I have had bursitis for over 12 months now. Nothing I have tried has worked, so now my pain specialist has me booked in next fortnight to have a nerve block done. I really can't wait

[@dimitri1946]

Crazy! I guarantee you will regret this. Beware of scalpel happy "doctors."

[@boricuafrican1]

did you ever try not doing anything with your shoulder for months but stretch it so it can actually heal on it's own?

[@exhibitvisuals]

Thank you so much. This 18 minutes is life changing!

[@randypaggi5440]

Agree

[@lukecarey613]

Surfing, thanks for the exercises and taking the time to help.

[@pawsandpaintstudio]

Thanks for the video! Feeling some hope now. Since the pandemic being a college student on the computer all the time has take its toll on me 😔

[@patricia753]

You know Matt, I think you are So Good at what you do because you have been through so much with your body ie. aches and pains. Thank you for having the courage to find solutions and Not settle with, "Take 2 aspirins and rest." Bravo 👏👏👏

[@susanzoe8607]

Thank you so much, this really helped me. Sending gratitude 🙏🏼

[@survivalist0723]

You are a great teacher, you motivated me to take up these exercices, since rest did not work for my shoulder. I hope this will be a better solution for me and my shoulder impigment... Thank you very much.

[@MariCari1972]

Good night, do you think is possible to go back to swim again¿ I usually swim 2500 metros once a week, other Days I do mountain bike, running and gym tonificación. I do because I love, not for competition. I used to do triathlon but now, just for life. I am 47. I got this problem 3 months ago. After one month I want back to swim but one month later it came back again.

[@survivalist0723]

@@MariCari1972 It took me 1 year to heal, and I did many kine-exercisis, like the exercises from ths guy I presume that healing is very slow and cannot be quickened. For now it doesnot come back. So, have patience with your body, donot overexercise.

[@timberwolvesxx7250]

had mine for 7 months now (both shoulders) I used to be active (gym, basketball) can barely do anything now. im sick of resting, im gonna try your exercises and go back to the gym and focus on posture exercises

[@darkforcekiller]

pretty much in the same situation. how did it go for u?

[@timberwolvesxx7250]

@@darkforcekiller hey man. im almost back to 100%. left shoulder fixed. right shoulder 90%. the trick is to exercise the joints. not rest. go back to the gym. try hanging off a bar for a minute or two before lifting weights. I found this creates some separation in the joints. it takes time. start with light weights and increase over time. I believe root cause was covid lockdowns (long hours with bad posture and no gym). good luck.

[@FringeWizard2]

ProTip: Imagine you're trying to put you shoulder blades into each opposite pocket. One video I watched this was suggested and after that I was able to get the shoulders back and down exercise properly ever since. Try to force your shoulder blades into your pockets!!

[@khabib5918]

Can you explain the mind to muscle connection with this one?

[@chavestutoring]

I want to thank you for this video! I had an issue these past days with bursitis and watched your video and i am doing much much better. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@redbrick341]

The cure for joint dysfunction must include strength training. Inversely, weak muscles cause joint dysfunction.

[@gregdaniel9934]

Using a ball against the wall has reduced my pain significantly in 2 days

[@mikegreenwood9645]

My shoulder was caused by excess table tennis, over 3 months of excess, now I still play but cannot do power shots, hope this improves thanks for your presentation !

[@JamalHossain-bb8fj]

Did it work?

[@Ruby-ng4jh]

I was diagnosed with bursitis in my left shoulder and I believe I also have it in my right. Sleeping comfortably can be difficult as most people recommend not sleeping on your shoulder that has bursitis and I am not comfortable sleeping on my back

[@hypotheticalmoggy]

Hi! I have literally just come away from my dr. who gave me a diagnosis of shoulder bursitis after I had a recent ultrasound. While doing research, I came across this video. My question is this - are these 2 exercises enough to help heal bursitis at home? Are these the only 2 exercises you found to help you heal your bursitis? I have spent a lot of money on physio over the past year, and I can't afford to spend any more right now, so I am doing all I can to resolve this myself. Many thanks! Rachel

[@Uprighthealth]

Hi Rachel, It took a lot more than just these two. These two were very helpful. There are lifestyle changes to encourage better coordination and muscle balance as well as stretches and strength work that can vary a lot from person to person. These are ones that I found particularly helpful and that others have found helpful as well.

[@supriya55]

the 2 essential exercises my physio taught me for bursitis were targeting the rhomboids & rotator cuff. for rhomboids lie on your stomach, pull shoulders back into a neutral position & look up, lift arms straight up slowly about 30 degrees & then back down, thats it. u can start without weights & progress to 500g then 1kg etc. for rotator cuff do simple external rotations with a theraband. looks these 2 up, the essentially help you get your shoulders back into a neutral position the way matt is showing & that creates space for the bursa.

[@ravila7579]

@@Uprighthealth keep looking for more videos. i have integrated several into routine to be done three times per day. about 10 to 15 minute sessions to include hanging from pull up bar. Also consider PT so they can massage, apply heat pads an electrical shocks. Feels great. Msdication may b required at the begging to help relive swelling.

[@khakhashankeng391]

How are you feeling now Rachel? Has it gone?

[@jodycourt]

Thank you!!! This is exactly what I need for my shoulder. It's helping.

[@lissarodrigues8950]

I have a car accident in 2019 which the air bag exploded on my face. The x-ray showed two bulged disks on my neck. After the accident I started physical therapy and also chiropractor. After that I started to have problems on my right shoulder. I had a bursitis on the left shoulder way back in the early 2000 or late nineties due to work in sowing elastics that requires pulling. I was treated with two shots and after that I was fine but this time I believe the problem is pinched nerve because it stings and I have difficulty to do things that I used to.

[@kathleenthomas4526]

I went for acupuncture. It got me back to 90% mobility. I started using ice in beginning if I have a flare-up, but my go to really is a heating pad.

[@user-he6ne6bw4g]

Wow this helped me in easing my pain immediately. I tried almost everything but this works immediately. Is there any other exercises that I can try ??

[@patricia753]

Your teaching is Really Comprehensive and thorough!!! Just Excellent Matt, really really good!!! Thank you 🙏❤

[@itsmelaura1533]

I have had left shoulder pain for 3 months now, my doctor said it was bursitis and suggested rest and doing the crawl fingers up the wall exercise plus pretend I'm washing windows. I have watched tons of videos and none have truly helped. Even the ones that try to help in diagnosing whether it is from pressed nerve in neck (which is a possibility for me as 18 years ago I was told they were surprised I didn't have left arm pain due to pressed nerve from protruding disc as seen in MRI) or pinched nerve in shoulder or bursitis/tendonitis. None seemed to fit what was happening with my shoulder. Most exercises I tried were far too painful to do in proper form. I have been doing neck traction and while this does help my neck pain it did nothing to improve my shoulder pain. I had fusion C5-6 surgery 28 years ago. I do have poor posture and sit a lot as I am in my senior years. I am going to give your suggestions a try. I simply want to be able to move my shoulder without pain especially when doing what should be simple, like putting on deodorant! I am much too young to hurt this bad, lol. Once I am able to move better again I plan to do strength training to prevent this from happening again and to work on my posture.

[@t_hnsn868]

This is youtube gold. Thanks, sir!

[@TorQueMoD]

Awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing. I've had bursitis for a few years and was wondering when it was going to fix itself. lol

[@Hope-hj2dr]

Does anyones bicep really hurt like an ache from the shoulder bursitis. I can move my shoulder well with No pain but I constantly get an ache in the shoulder and bicep and can't exercise on it. Ultrasound found bursitis.

[@willxo2]

Thank you for an insightful and methodological rehab video

[@ericbennett2224]

I’m gonna be completely honest and i hope this helps everyone here there is a certain stretch where you have both knees on the ground and the you put the affected shoulder on the back of your head and turn your body with the affected arm to the ceiling and then repeat 20 times that gave me the motion to reach my arms to ceiling if it hurts your not rotating with your back make sure you rotate with the back

[@antoinetteedmundson7543]

Nope I’ve had it for 6 months already I can’t even raise it the pain is always an 8 out of ten in the middle of the night it wakes me up …. Severe pain I’ll try these thank you !!

[@mercedeschase4406]

Very well spoken!

[@sriv1556]

Your new subscriber from India, suffering from shoulder pain from over 3 years. Pain in shoulder blade, radiating pain in wrist, biceps area after I gym. Do you offer in person assistance, thanks so much for helping people , kind of you.

[@just_a_guy13]

I wish you were nearby. My shoulder has been horrible for a long time. I'm going to try the ball thing. Thank you

[@Kermit_T_Frog]

I don't understand this. I've always had tendinitis, but bursitis is nothing like that. I had bursitis first in my left shoulder, and then a few years later in my right shoulder. Both times it followed the same course. It took me a full year to recover, but once I got mobility back, it never bothered me again. I think it is an auto-immune thing. In Japan it is known as "50s shoulder." And it is well-known that it is temporary and that you can only get it once.

[@hungrywolf4903]

i noticed my shoulder pain more after some time on my pc. get a camera recording your posture and maybe see the damage it's doing ;)

[@m42037]

Resting my left shoulder is impossible i got to work or go broke

[@andrewrae8064]

this

[@berzerkfury1459]

I just went broke and then rebuild not that hard.

[@m42037]

@@berzerkfury1459 Ya ok kid, noooo problem. When you go broke you end up on the street in a shelter with bed bugs and now we have a Plague type pandemic where everyone's getting sick, some dying, only lucky thing (which is still bad!) Is you could move back in your parent's house, IF they're still alive.

[@ryana1713]

@@m42037 been several months now, how did you cure your shoulder?

[@m42037]

@@ryana1713 Quit my job! Lol no i did quit in November, but in summer i think swimming 3 times a week at the lake after work helped and good cardio. I think time also might of helped it to heal. My lower back is the pain now. Can't get cardio in this freezing cold so locked up in the house. At my age 55 you got to watch the arterys in freezing cold 20° F or less here in Michigan It's horrible. Cold below freezing restricts the arterys that's how old farts drop dead shoveling snow, well part of the reason also is being out of shape. And i don't have a treadmill and won't get no gym membership witj this pandemic

[@illbeback126]

The tennis ball exercise was so good. Helped immediately. I agree, everyone has to find their own way. In my case, rest makes everything worse because I think it further weakens the muscles getting things more out of control and imbalanced.

[@patt2415]

I made the mistake after a rollover car accident of remaining immobilized out of fear and made myself very stiff and painful

[@beckycom7660]

"Bulletproof Your Shoulder" - the bestselling shoulder pain book at Amazon is good.

[@winnr3984]

@duu chauhan Its by Jim Johnson - good resource.

[@pablomagdaleno9005]

Stop spamming

[@rohanchougule6794]

Yaa it's really helpful nothing worked for me until I found this great book on Amazon

[@Arunamatata495]

The thing that helped me was prolotherapy injections with prp ( blood platelet) into my shoulder joint.

[@mankneeca5803]

thank you, i felt this pain in the front of my shoulder when i lifted weights, but don't really hurt when im relaxed. cause of that i couldn't go heavy. if you have any more exercises let me know.

[@MrsPacoMichelle]

Wow this does work! I could definitely feel more pain in certain spots of the front of the shoulder and there were some Ropey spots in that same area and it was painful to do but I rotates my arm after and it definitely felt better! I will keep doing these exercises. Thank you

[@Goliad_Respector]

YES! ALL OF THOSE! I've done them all. Then, I try to bench or side lateral... bam. Back to square 1.

[@Thomas-ms5mv]

Same problem

[@r655321]

Totally had me LOL at "basically it's a sign that I don't know how to control the right muscles" Awesome videos. Love the simplicity and candor of them.

[@moggridge1]

Very good very in - depth video, thanks. PSLS!

[@amitsharma-ms7hw]

this video is very informative, could you please leave a comment on icing/heating. which one is better and why ? I'll appreciate that

[@hughski..]

for a gymnast this video has been very very good but also if there’s any other gymnasts or anyone related to them is there anything else that’s gunna help me out for rings etc?

[@shaistarafat1020]

Once it go beyond my range or pain starts ...then it takes two days to relax. All exercises go in vain.

[@mohammedfaizan9366]

I’m at the point where I struggle to carry shopping in my left hand because my left shoulder aches and pains too much, I also have the problem of not fully being able to mobilise my shoulder in the way it’s supposed to

[@davidmcbride8906]

If you try to pull your shoulders back and down towards each other it will help. Its probably the most common stretch on here but it works immediately

[@LiamApilado]

I appreciate you

[@armoniamg6750]

Thank you. I just try your video and it was possible to do some without excruciating pain I would committe myself to keep doing them. At the moment I'm in such states that getting dress is painful. Any sudden movement makes me cry. Plus endless night of waking up in pain every time I move. And yes I blame computers and cell phones for it.

[@Uprighthealth]

Great job! Starting small is better than not starting at all. Check out some of the other videos on my channel if you're interested in more exercises that might help with your pain!

[@armoniamg6750]

@@Uprighthealth I would

[@j.j.mccorvey8410]

This helped me a lot, thanks!

[@dellchica2373]

7 yrs ltr and still helpful, still suffering after 7 yrs.

[@sammycol1571]

Thank you 4 caring. God bless.

[@gillianbennett4518]

great vid, great info. fabulous clarity. thanks so much

[@martinv.-]

I got rid of my shoulder bursitis by properly training, it wasn't even my goal. It took between 2 to 3 years, it takes time.

[@DARKLYLIT]

Great vid. Extremely helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@yokfin53]

Great info. About pulling the shoulder back without flaring the chest or arching back. I tried doing it lying on my back and seem to be doing it without flaring my chest or arching back.

[@Breeannful]

Thank you for taking the time. I feel hopeful about my arm for the first time in a long time.!!!!

[@kantinegi644]

What a voice u hv 🤗

[@dp4878]

Great attitude, and so informative.

Hello! Thanks for shering your experience. That helped a lot. The worst mistakes vídeos link is not working. So that you know. Thanks a lot.

[@GKDADDUDE]

Working on repairing shoulders for skydiving!! Just had right shoulder surgery and they ended up removing the bursa because it was so inflamed. It has caused many doctors to miss diagnose me with torn superspinatus even with an arthrogram. Thank you for the video I look forward to adding these exercises to my arsenal!

[@bobthebuilder2778]

That's mighty impressive motion taking the bar through that circular motion.. Also what are your thoughts on shoulder rotations, forward and reverse for rehabing and strengthening the muscles?

[@itsmelaura1533]

I know! It made me wonder if I had ever been able to do that! I also wanted to try that balancing act on one arm but knew I wouldn't want to face the pain of trying it right now!

[@Vista114]

Thank you so much for that "ball on the wall" exercise. I've heard it before but I'm always skeptical if it works. Following your instructions and using a tennis ball, it really made a big difference, instantly! I'm more comfortable now performing range of motions that was painful before. I've tried other exercises but barely made a difference. Again, thank you very much. I'm now a subscriber.

[@markdgreco]

I have like a snap shoulder severe tendonitis and almost torn rotator just about torn so I am in some pain but the beginning is here and I see people working on it and reminds me of years of agony but balancing and using my left equally as a way to be pro active A physical therapist is so well trained as he is but hands on can be better each are different and sometimes you have to get a variation of why and that is found from a professional

[@RyyFN]

u good now?

[@mikedok1]

im tryng to do dips to build my chest and triceps. I saw your Mel Gibson video, a few years back when i had problems with my right shoulder, and now ive got problems with my left shoulder( go figure, right?) and I had even thought about that slamming the shoulder into the wall thing that he did. so glad I didn't. I remember it being so funny that you did it too. not you were in pain, but that you thought the same thing too. I'm going to check it out again. I know it's going to help me out. thank you