Best Exercises for Shoulder Impingement & Rotator Cuff Injuries

[@gregkisinger9142]

Jeffrey, I want to thank you for taking the time to make this video. I had rotator cuff surgery twice on my right shoulder (ripped it out the first time) and my left shoulder has a few problems, but I'd rather not have surgery yet. I've been doing your exercises religiously for the past six months. I started with 2 lb weights and now I'm up to 7.5 lbs. I am doing other exercises too, but my shoulders rarely bother me now and I don't need to take Ibuprofen as often, in fact rarely. Thank you again. So far you saved me surgery on my left shoulder.

[@tarunchakravarthy8436]

This was by far the best video I've ever seen about the rotator cuff.

[@Tee-g5t]

I dislocated both shoulders when in was a kid and 60 years old now . I climb a crane every morning for the last 40 years as a tower crane operator. I’ve noticed and have told by surgeons that I have a total tear, and have been told by Dr.’s surgery is my only option. Not willing to do that. I will start these exercises and keep you informed of my progress. Thank you very much for the helpful information.

[@ebdb8557]

Hows it going. Making progress?

[@Tee-g5t]

@@ebdb8557 as of now very little progress but I am still doing what your video suggested and hoping a little more progress is in the future

[@leonardhlg]

How is it going now? Having the same problem.

[@anklepick-d3t]

Hey, Dr. Peng I just want to thank you for this video. Had what I'm sure was some type of rotator cuff tear, and followed your video routine daily for the last 4 weeks. It worked like magic. My shoulder feels almost completely better and I'm back to my usual weight lifting routine. Thanks again, Chris Michel

[@RetREMF1]

That's what I'm wanting - to get back to lifting. MRI showed muscle tear and inflamed tendon, and more. Everything to gain, nothing to lose.

[@progotibora1]

​@@RetREMF1u Good.

[@sidharthrnair5821]

Hey did u have any dietary modifications??

[@anklepick-d3t]

@@sidharthrnair5821 I eat a really clean diet, so I did not change that. No processed food, ever!

[@sidharthrnair5821]

@@anklepick-d3t did u eat a protein oriented diet ??

[@vickiallison2097]

This has been the clearest explanation and best exercises that I’ve found. Advice on how to sleep comfortably with rotator cuff damage, tendinitis, bursitis and arthritis would be really helpful too.

[@richardheany7929]

i got that shoulder reliever thing that you might've seen. it helps a little but not that great, however it does come with a sleeping strap. You strap it around your calf and it is attached to another strap on your wrist. This is to help keep you shoulder at your side so the bloodflow can get through and help heal the shoulder, rather than sleeping on it or having it over your head. I'm not sure how much it helps. I haven't been to consistent enough with it, but it makes sense

[@vickiallison2097]

Thanks for that; I’ll look into it.

[@shepdoganimations6360]

THere's a good video from Bob and Brad on sleep for shoulder impingement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4DUfqRjqLlsZpI

[@Timar123]

A few years ago I dislocated my shoulder pretty bad and haven’t gone to a doctor yet. Recently it flared up and became very painful. It popped out slightly a few times in one day. These exercises have helped my shoulder tremendously by helping stop the pain, gain strength and stability. Gives me hope that I won’t need surgery as long as I stick with exercises like these. Thank you

[@mohammedrahmanhafeezalhass6526]

Of tens of videos on KZbin addressing rotator cuff/shoulder impingement, this is the most useful and evidence based to me. Thanks

[@ServiceUnavailable]

Thank you, I dont like to self diagnose so I'll be bringing this to my Dr coz you've just helped me realise what this upper back shoulder pain was. Ive been putting up with it thinking it was a muscle knot, felt a bit different to a knot though. Its in the triangular shape and position as rotator cuffs. You made me realise that its not a muscle knot ar all but inflammation rather

[@stephenwestwood6039]

I have watched numerous videos on rotational cuff syndrome, most of them are very good, however your demonstration of how to do the exercises in real-time makes your video just that bit more helpful. Thank you

[@Pipsterz]

Significantly more effective.

[@HahaFunny07]

​@@Pipsterzhey man how are you doing was there any breathing prob when you have cuff rotator disorder? I'm facing that's why asking you

[@Pipsterz]

@@HahaFunny07 No breathing issue. Good luck 👍

[@kchikhal]

Thank you soooo much for explaining it so well. I had a very. bad fall 2months ago,hurt my shoulders and right upper arm .I am 82yr old woman., luckily there was no fracture.I had constant pain in my shoulder and weakness of shoulder muscles. After doing the exercise with you,I feel much better,constant pain gone! . Hope will be able to join my yoga class soon,thanks a lot for caring and sharing . I am from Mumbai ,India. ..Sending blessings.. Swasth raho, vyast raho, masstt raho,...Shatayu bhava!God bless you!

[@nasirlook]

I have had this pain in my right shoulder for 10 years, currently start a rehab problem and physiotherapy. Started feeling better, and these exercises will also help. I always believe this exercise will solve this problem. Thanks for making this video.

[@HobbyOrganist]

I like his style and especially counting down to relief, some of these are hard and hearing him say amd 3, 2, 1, ahhh.... haha!

[@wadelo13]

Im 41 yrs old now my shoulder one of my problem. Hoping i will try my best as what you share your knowladhe. And thank you. From cebu phls

[@brettkennedy8832]

This only makes the 3rd time for me doing these exercises and wow is all I can say I can’t believe how much less pain I have in my shoulder already really after the 1st time the pain eased a lot and just keeps feeling better every time I do these thank so much for this I thought for sure I was gonna need surgery

[@susannahmokoena8339]

I was booked to have surgery in Jan 2024. I fell in Nov and was literally rushed to make a decision to have the op and given Cortisone and anti inflammatory. I never went back for op and I discovered your videos. It's been a week doing your exercises. I had such pain in the shower for 3 months, but this week I am washing with less pain. Pain is lessening by the day. I am keeping up with this. At 70yrs old I really don't want any more ops. Thank you so much. Wish we had more Dr's like you. Honest! 🎉

[@wag4life256]

I must honestly say this is the BEST video, simply and clear instructions/advice & exercise i have seen. I have a rotator cuff tear and watch alot of other videos but must say thank you doing most of what you said make it feels better.

[@imtherapycat]

Thank you so much for your informative videos! I am 66 years old and dealing with significant pain in my shoulder that is impairing mobility in my personal and professional live (still working part-time as a PT Asst) ! I have consulted my PCP who has referred me to ortho, but am underinsured and cannot afford any invasive procedures. I look forward to gaining relief with this exercise program!

[@MalikiheBerry26]

I just turned 39, and i hurt my rotator cuff. It was at a pain level of 10 now a 4, but it just shot back up to a 6 today. I can barely sleep. So i hope this works. Chiro said i pulled it,it's not torn, but damn this is killing me.

[@susanbradley1676]

I've been an Aged Carer for 12 yrs, i got Adhesive Capsulitis last yr and it's been a year now that i haven't work...i live in pain and frustration I had 8 cortisone injections for 1 yr and I'm still in pain I stopped...I'm just doing my own exercises at home now with the help of KZbin Drs...thanks for sharing ❤

[@radharaghavan2033]

From a Radiologist who scans lots of patients eceryday,This is a life changer .Thank You .

[@arthurrummler5226]

Absolutely the best explanation of the causes of shoulder pain and the ways to fix it. Dr. Peng deserves a medal for this video. It helped me immensely. Thank you doctor!!

[@evarudmik2164]

I agree 100% I’m very great full !!! These exercises helps me tremendously because with my full rotator cuff tear , as I’m trying to heal , It’s tough because my job as fitness instructor , your great explanation helps me modify my classes even more and bonus as it helps others with shoulder injuries, ,,, and even more importantly to not worsen this condition, avoiding what not to do! Lastly, A physiotherapist told me it will never heal which I never believed , and so you’re positive information is a blessing Thank you kindly🙏💛🧡👍

[@richardheany7929]

@@evarudmik2164 did you continue to lift during rehab? I would like to stay in the gym but i can't get a good pump these days with my injury

[@georgeclark5813]

This is exactly what I needed Been dealing with this for the last 2 years beyond helpful. Thank you

[@JarmoEr]

This really helped and solved my shoulder pain! Thanks a lot!

[@relaxez5273]

Going to try this routine,let's see how it goes.4yrs with this pain.This 1st session has relieved some pain already so far.

[@alexm7310]

Thank you, thank you! Comprehensive, clearly explained, something I can really work with. Feeling so much more positive 🙂

[@RaymondMyers-r7v]

I have always suffer pain from my right shoulder since i was a kid, had it dislocated several times, i am 60, these exercises feel natural and helpful, thank you.

[@kuyachristv6337]

I have tried many exercises for frozen shoulder and i find this is the most effective of all. Thank you Doc. Jeff.❤❤

[@mopar5132]

Dr. Peng, thank you very much for the best video that I have ever seen regarding shoulder pain and remedies. I will start tomorrow and let you know how it worked for my situation.

[@vandeplantjes]

Best vid I've seen so far. By far. Very good explanation of what is going wrong in the shoulder. Absolutely dedicated to do the exercises for the coming 6 weeks!

[@ginadeliz6162]

Excellent well done will include these excercises when I teach silver sneaker classes

[@nickybjammin7629]

If anybody wants to take in this information, I damaged mine from doing incline bench press (barbell) at too high of an angle 📐 . 😂 and now having to understand why I’m injured….. thanks to this gentleman I will be subscribing to.

[@mindmagicindia7814]

Thanks Dr. Jeffery, you explained it very nicely and in simple language. Your kind efforts are much appreciated 🙏😊

[@robynwalker9048]

I have been having issues with my shoulder since a fall 20 years ago. The pain goes away and I just try to avoid carrying anything too heavy on that side. This time, I have been having worse pain. I’m starting these exercises today because I don’t want surgery. Thank you for explaining and demonstrating.

[@poconsy]

Salamat po, after intensive volleyball training I had this unexplainable pain while rotating my shoulder... and this video is very helpful for me right now,😊 i should've found this earlier... God Bless you sir

[@leesa1776]

One of the best shoulder videos I have seen, thank you!

[@azineslami497]

thank you. I just tried this for the second time and I have experienced noticeable pain relief

[@PenelopeKenny-k5c]

Very sound explanation - better than I ever had in medical school!

[@jeremyyaseniuk7578]

This is the best video I've ever seen on this subject!!!....one week in and this is already very helpful

[@choconilla4707]

So good exercises

[@elvischeco4741]

You are truly the clinician that you took an oath and swore to be my friend Thank you so much for taking the time to be so clear & informative. I feel like I just earned 3 credits after watching twice 🤣 I had my right labrum torn in half 😬 trying to hold up an elderly patient from hitting her head on a marble floor. I let her slide down my leg slowly but she forced herself back as though laying on a bed, which was part of her routine as a dementia patient. I had surgery and these where the exact exercises that gave me full range of motion,normality relief on my shoulder

[@emmettgallagher6090]

Really great-love the anatomical explanations and thorough resistance exercises and stretches! Thanks so much for making this.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Nice!

[@JohnathanMoralesTercero]

This video is amazing. Thank you for being so thorough with the information. This is beyond Helpful!

[@adnanalshboulvarieties]

Genuine , informative, honest, and brilliant explanation, I am following and doing this programme after a shoulder injury possibly bursitis awaiting ultra sound to confirm Thank you Dr Peng so much

[@juliaj4748]

Great in-depth video! I can’t get in to see my physical therapist until a week from now, so I’m happy to be able to get started right now using your video. Thank you!!! 🙏

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Thank you so much Jeffery. I thought I had to have surgery. Thank you so much.

[@nicholasjheinz7461]

Great video; thanks for informative information and exercises!

[@aodh5022]

Wow, what a very comprehensive, very well explained light shone on what I've been experiencing for about 4 months. AND!!! an exercise regime. Very grateful to you Dr. Peng...seems obvious to me now that I more than likely have deltoid busitis...now I can deal with it. I'm on board. Many thanks.

[@gdobie1west988]

Thank you for your videos. Have been diagnosed with a partial tear rotator cuff recently, trying to avoid surgery.

[@SR416a]

What a pleasant, informative, articulate man. 😍

[@sman6435]

Thank you Jeffrey. I'm 67 years "old" and very active, but two years ago I had rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder, but unfortunately I was a poster child at rehab and started to do most of my normal exercises and golf after three months - I tore out the surgery so I had to have it done again. One year later my right shoulder is good, but I'm always aware of it and nervous I could damage it again. Now my left shoulder is having pain when I reach outwards to the left and it sometimes aches at night. I'll try your exercises and stretching to see if that helps.

[@oppothumbs1]

I guess this is not the answer for most but I couldn't fix mine doing the multitude of PT exercises. I just started to do gentle half-way up pushups and then it was fixed. I know it seems radical. Good luck with yours.

[@pinkdunes]

the perfect video for my son, thank you Dr. Peng

[@s.atasvr2020]

Thanks so much. May God bless ur work!

[@vapingnewfie6562]

I have frozen shoulder 8 days now. Im 54 and diagnosed with calsified tendonitis 10yrs ago . Unfortunately my doctor retired 9 yrs ago and cant find another. This is 4rth time having this in 8 years. This time is by far the worst. Nothing works for the pain nothing. Went to hospital and after 11hrs the doctor says you have frozen shoulder...duh. go home take tylenol. I ask for xray explaining this not my first dance. She asks me if im a doctor( sarcasm of course) i say no but i can read , and ask her if she every had frozen shoulder. She said no. So i guess we both dont know everything. What i do know is if (the doctor) had this you'd want to find out whats goin on inside and fix it. I remember 30plus yrs ago doctors were like detectives they would really try to help. These young doctors todsy just dont have that same work ethic. Just go home and take pills moto. Treat symptoms not the problem. So here i am learning every thing i can, become my own dam doctor

[@robertm1122]

I had that. A steroid shot fixes it in 10 minutes

[@TurkeyDart]

This is so true. Its a god damn shame

[@godfreyberry1599]

The more they can string you out the more money they make.

[@robertm1122]

Also calcification tendonitus is different than frozen shoulder

[@michellemay500]

Thank you. You explained it very well and learned a lot.

[@martinevans1427]

Thank you Dr Peng. If doing an exercise or a stretch is painful, should we continue or stop at the first discomfort?

[@Ann-MarieMohns]

Started looking for exercises for my shoulder issue and after following along with this video, I decided that I didn't need to look any further, as this video and the exercises are clear and easy to follow.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

HI DR. WATCHING YOUR VIDEO AGAIN ,,I HAVE A SMALL TEAR AND YOUR VIDEO THIS ONE IS HELPFUL THANKS...

[@mpdaly1]

thanks dr P.....saved my sanity in that I can keep up my training routines!

[@niccaparinoibalio5631]

I have to start doing what u teach us. So clear and easy to understand presentation. I’ve gone to a dr and spent a bit much now. Thank u and God bless u more Dr. Peng!

[@MariaChan-zs2zu]

Your instructions are very clear. Will try to do the exercises and hopefully be pain free. Thanks for making the video.

[@co59gucho]

Wow, this helps. I've had discomfort around my shoulder area for a few weeks after shoulder weight training. Just after one set of exercises, I felt immediate relief. I especially like the post-exercise stretching routine. Thanks so much.

[@doccox27]

This exercise program looks great. I’ve just done day one and will keep going. My rotator cuff tendinopathy has been diagnosed by a physical therapist who also recommended some similar exercises, but it’s great to have the demo to workout with. Thank you.

[@atilathesonofdanubius4277]

Excellent explanation and solutions. I have suffered from rotator cuff problems a lot, due to having too much drive at the gym and overdoing my reps or weights. Thanks.

[@matusfranko4940]

Over the last few wees I watched many videos on shoulder impingement. This is by far the best. Perfectly structured, great explanation and exercises. I guess i know what will I do in the next 4 to 6 weeks :)

[@petegodfrey5735]

Thanks for this video Jeff. My left shoulder is so wonky...multiple injuries, re-injuries...Im just now able to start doing light exercizes. Your info has been vwry helpful. God bless.

[@tomtenthij5676]

Thank you Jeffrey! Great video!!!

[@kevinmeehan67]

Thank you for the video. I have a complete tear of my rotator cuff AGAIN and this is helping with the pain

[@AB-Peace]

@Jeffrey, very apt video of exercises for Rotator cuff recovery 👌👌👌👍👍

[@DouglasStevenson]

Great video very well explained and informative. I absolutely cannot do the stretches at the end. It is just too painful. I can do the exercises, some better than others and will keep trying.

[@clodiamk9873]

Thank you Jeffrey, your explanation is concise and to the point . I will try your exercises . My right shoulder has been very painful for a few months .

[@kathikapp6707]

I got the injections and am so glad! Did 6 weeks PT, now do it at home.

[@ragnorremix8426]

If your rotators are screwed then ditch bench press for dumbell press with a hammmer grip, do this for a few months until you recover, also never do upright rows or press behind neck or dips , these are all rotator destroyers

[@parrish0215]

Thank you so Much!!!! I'm having rotator cuff pain and benching keeps causing inflammation in my shoulder right now....😢

[@chrismarquez9659]

Yeah happened to me

[@hansolo7410]

Thanks dr jeff, hv the rotator pain for weeks, hv tried out yr exercise. Felt better. Will continue to do self rehab for next few wks.

[@ruthamodia7976]

Thank you so much I am having shoulder pain in my right shoulder for almost 2 months. I will do this exercise. Hod bless

[@brimill8257]

Thanks so much for all the information and the exercises!

[@angelaehrhardt272]

Thanks. I was wondering what other exercises I can do for my frozen shoulder. It's been tough for me to deal with limited mobility in my dominant arm.

[@paysour3]

I am completely overwhelmed at your ability to simplify a subject that I have thought to be beyond my comprehension. Thank you!

[@lizabethsexton8534]

Your presentation is so clear.

[@Ms-et1qb]

Thank you so much I began having the shoulder pain since a week I chanced upon your video & am optimistic of resolving my problem

[@ahmedvahed5794]

Thank you for a very useful and effective exercise routine

[@bretcj7]

This seems pretty advanced if someone has a major rotator cuff tear I don’t know if they can get even partially through these exercises

[@amraljaifi8792]

Thank you so much, I haven't tried any of these after tore my labrum yet, but looks promising in sha Allah.

[@rafaelmartinez6784]

Thank you Dr Peng for this very interesting video. Just two suggestion, cut the very long technical information at the beginning of the video and go straight to the exercises. Another suggestion, my problem is located in my right rotator cuff, but I did all your exercises in both shoulders. When I go to buy a new front tire for my car, I need to buy 2 tires instead of just one. Thank you again.

[@Cheapmotorcycling]

Another excellent video. Thx dr. peng!

[@julielittle3820]

Thank you for taking the time to share with us. I did these for the first time today. I’m looking forward to doing them again. God bless you 😊.

[@trinhbui-g9t]

Thank you Dr Peng Excellent video So clear and easy to understand

[@zonamccalla3591]

Hi thanks for the information i am having pain in my shoulder for also three years now

[@ivonnechan3945]

These recipes are great to keep. I made these twice now. On the second time, I added a few kaffir lime leaves and one crushed lemon grass stalk to the rice. These additions in the rice really complimented the citrusy fragrant of the cumin and sumac in the chick peas dish!

[@MoonPhaze5]

What in the world?? 🌿🍚🍲😂

[@ivonnechan3945]

@@MoonPhaze5yes, this comment sent to the wrong place accidentally

[@jeffhein7275]

Thank you for clear explanations of the anatomy and the exercises.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment!

[@aneelajamil]

Just had my first day of exercise. Absolutely brilliant explanation and the exercises. Will update after 6 weeks. My diagnosis is supraspinatus impingement and frozen shoulder.

[@old_surfer]

It's been two months. Can you give us an update?

[@Arboriculture_bros]

Did you die 😦

[@naderkarimi4227]

Thank you so much for explaining everything so clearly. I have the exact problem on my right shoulder and no doctor or physician has been able to help or explain the problem to me. I did the exercises with your video and I feel a lot more relaxed than before I started. Many thanks for your presentation.

[@sharriceowens913]

Had rotator cuff this worked so quickly thanks

[@discoverbitcoin4335]

Working great, day 3 so far, is it normal to hear like crackling inside, is that muscles or what? Like crumpling paper? Seems to be getting better already though

[@stevlehr]

Several years ago, when I was playing a lot of tennis in my fifties, I developed rotator cuff pain. I tried a few different exercises and also reduced my tennis playing. The pain stayed the same. I talked with a top local player's wife. Her husband taught himself to serve with his off shoulder. Eventually he evolved into a player who could switch serving from shoulder to shoulder during matches. Amazing! I wandered around KZbin for more ideas. I listened to several people who relieved their pain, not just in shoulders, by taking serrapeptase. Serrapeptase was discovered in Japan, then spread across Asia, Europe, and later America. I started taking serrapeptase daily, with good results inside a month and complete absence of shoulder pain in 3 months. At no point did I stop playing tennis. I kept taking serrapeptase for a couple years and then stopped. My shoulder pain did not flare up. Now in my mid 70's, no shoulder pain. It won't protect everything: another player faced imminent hip replacement and got no benefit from a few weeks of serrapeptase usage before surgery.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Interesting!

[@mln5917]

Thank you Dr Peng-helpful video. Have had shoulder pain due to swimming x 5 months. Tried my own rehab off of KZbin. Finally saw an Orthopedic and have an MRI coming up. Probable impingement / rotator cuff involvement. When doing your stretches at the end of the video, I have discomfort especially the last 3 stretches. Shoulder I ease up on those? You didn’t mention that with the stretches. Icing after helps…

[@studiozanetti]

best video I have seen for shoulder problems in a long time, thanks for sharing, the advice and explanations are 10/10 :)

[@legaliseit]

Thank you for this video! Feeling motivated to follow this for 6 weeks

[@lilyrose5612]

Thank you so very much...your explaination is so detailed...suffering shoulder pain for nearly 2 months now.

[@alejandrogalvezcalderon9010]

Thank you for this valuable information ❤

[@justinryen6173]

this video probably saved me so much money thank you so much

[@lindalarsonschlitz]

this was great! Thanks for explaining it! I canot do ANY weight right now but looking forward to getting there. I have had a frozen shoulder in the past and heading that direction again so time to get serious about this exercising every day. Thanks much

[@aziaazia540]

Hi Doctor, thank you for the video. They are excellent please. Can you do exercise for my right leg is shorter than the left like half inch and I have a pain my lower right back so please do an exercise for that thank you God bless.

[@christienaennis9361]

This is a really good video. The detailed explanations are terrific and the exercises are thorough. My husband thanks you so much for your help. He has been battling pain from two tears in the right shoulder tendon for a few months, and found your video today. He starts the exercises tomorrow and I will let you know how he goes. Thank you!

[@aneelajamil]

Can you update Madam

[@MoonPhaze5]

Hi. How has your husband's shoulder been with the exercises by Dr. Peng?

[@JeanneEspada]

I can't thank you enough my dude , I'm starting to feel better 🙏