Never Exercise Your SUPRASPINATUS (or Rotator Cuff) Without These 2 Keys

[@christielewishomes]

I could cry! I've been in PT and Orthopedic injected steroids but my pain is escalating. I think it's my posture after watching this. I put my posture supporter on and it immediately started taking the pressure off my tendon that feels like it's pinching. I feel some relief!! I love how you organize exercises by pain level AND how you explained the supraspinatus muscle!! No one has been able to explain what it is although I have supraspinatus calcific tendinitis. Thank you so much! You're an amazing teacher and a source of knowledge!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

It is our pleasure :) We are here to help you to make more progress! - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@franciscrisp6245]

This is how I understood the Coach; but only paraphrased…injuries are often brought on by a combination of overuse from excessive overhead activities, and POOR SCAPULAR position/stability associated with upper crossed syndrome (i.e. scapula is protracted, downwardly rotated and anteriorly tilted). This scapular position causes two problems: first, it reduces the space between the supraspinatus tendon and the acromion; second, the external rotators, which normally depress the humeral head, become inhibited and excessively lengthened, allowing the humeral head to migrate up and jam the supraspinatus tendon into to the acromion. I have done some of Coach’s other impingement videos; specifically the flexion routine; where by bringing both arms up to overhead then raising arms so there is “lift” of the scapula. There are 2 otters that he explained. I started doing those and they work!! I had been told by a doctor to protract scapular downward while squeezing shoulder “blades.” I found out by experimenting with those that Coach is exactly correct. I also had. DPT tell me wrong. These videos are the best and now able to do exercises using yellow Therabands. I have a partial tear of the left supraspinatus tendon; 70-80% deep. Progress is slow. Not sure exactly what to do. Want to return to swimming.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

@@franciscrisp6245 Nailed it!

[@ElizabethMiller-in5dm]

Hello, if you see this, curious what posture supporter you have, not sure what to buy. Thanks

[@christielewishomes]

@ElizabethMiller-in5dm oh I just bought this cheap one from Target. It pulls my shoulders back so it does the trick. Gaiam Posture Supporter. It's less that $10

[@GymRat2133]

I know it's not the right video, but I wanted to let you know that something you said really worked, for the first time in my life, after years of physiotherapy. "Working a frozen muscle, even if I don't feel it, until I force my body to create new neurological connection in order to let me know that is damn tired." Well, now I feel my romboids, and moving onto teres major and minor and ect in order to fix my winging scapular. Thank you, really 💙

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Nice work! That is an awesome lesson to learn. Thanks for listening and applying. You people are why we do this :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@mikeyfazed]

Coach E's videos are perfect - actionable items delivered in a way that we mortals can understand and do without special equipment. Thanks Coach!!!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad you like them!

[@azchick1820]

As a lifelong swimmer and now recovering from shoulder arthroscopy, your videos are a very helpful adjunct to my physical therapy. I always want to understand the mechanics, etc. involved with movements focused on rehab. So far, there are very few useful videos on rehab for swimmers shoulder - thank you for your patient and thorough descriptions and demonstration of shoulder mechanics and structure!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. Let us know if you ever need more support or assistnace :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@neoroman0510]

Finally someone with a video that correlates the exercises with the degree of healing and pain!!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for that!

[@joannqn]

I found your video looking for information about supraspinatus tendon injury. I just got an eval today and am starting PT next week for an old injury l neglected for years but current circumstances require increased use of my shoulder so it's becoming problematic. Your explanation was perfect! You have a rare gift in how you explain things and provide information that most don't give, especially the hows and whys. I wish more doctors and therapists explained things like you do.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Wow! Eric is the best! Thanks so much for that feedback. We really appreciate it. We do what we do for people like you. Please consider using the Shoulder Pain Solution program to help guide your efforts. You can read more about it in the video description. We are here to support you as much as we can. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@terrancekayton007]

VERY HELPFUL , I’ve found myself having a slight shoulder impingement recently from working out and I DO NOT want it to get worse. These exercises make me confident I can strengthen it and get back to what I love most! THANK YOU!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are so welcome and thanks for trying it out. Keep us posted on your progress :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@aprilmchugh6029]

I love these and how you explain them!!! As a personal trainer it is key to explain so they understand...

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for following along!

[@marionaccarato9903]

Coach E, I need help please. I’ve been struggling for many years now. I recently got MRI and this was the results IMPRESSION: MRI of the left shoulder demonstrates: 1. Moderate grade partial-thickness articular surface tear of the anterior supraspinatus tendon at the footprint. 2. Mild to moderate rotator cuff and biceps tendinosis. 3. Moderate acromioclavicular joint arthrosis. Ossification of the dorsal AC joint capsule. 4. Tear of the superior and posterior superior labrum. Separate tear of the anterior inferior and inferior labrum. Paralabral cyst along the inferior and posterior inferior glenoid. 5. Mild glenohumeral joint arthrosis. It also feels like I have internal impingement , Would doing these exercises + the 4 rotator cuff ‘stretches’ from your other video prove to be a good rehab routine for solving these issues ? Thank you kindly for your reply

[@gluckycat]

It is from your channel that I got putting focus on posterior tilting the scapula and it has made all the difference. You have spared me a trip to the PT, Coach E. Thank you! Cheers!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for following along :)

[@honda115a]

​@@PrecisionMovementCoachHi I had Supraspinatus tear of and I had Surgery this year do you know that they use any metal to fix it ? Because I wanna make MRI my Neck and I need to know do I have any metal or Not ? Please let me know

[@trulystronger4681]

I tore my supraspinatus partially and this gives me hope so thanks man

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Yes! There is definitely hope for you. Try out the exercises and let us know how it goes :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@truemiltonic]

Thank you so much for sharing this video, I've been trying to research and address this reoccurring problem I've had for years, and no one has mentioned throracic and posterior scapular positioning when doing these exercises, which just makes so much logical sense when you show the function of the supraspinatus function in the shoulder joint. You top it off with a logical exercise progression based on acute pain level. You will save people from unnecessary surgery and get them back to normal. I'm so grateful for these missing keys in my recovery, you are the best.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are so welcome and thanks for stopping by to comment. Let us know if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@gnutter8082]

@@PrecisionMovementCoach it seems like i cant get my left scapula in the right positon, the bottom tip either goes far out from the spine and tilts in to the ribbcage or close to spine and tilts out form the ribbcage. I've been battling my shoulder with different exercise and different fysiotherapists over the past years and i feel like this can be the answer.

[@eliotmurray]

I have become a big fan of yours. I am actually a paying customer and subscriber now. But I have a nagging question: a popular fitness guru who is very well known in the strength space once said that he would “never isolate an injured or torn tendon”. He advocates OH presses for rehabbing shoulders since this is a compound movement which enables all the muscles in the chain to work together - in their own natural proportions- to accomplish the lift. What you show in this video is the complete opposite: finding the exercises that have the highest muscle activation and slowly working through phases towards the highest activation exercises (in this case the full can caption and the push up plus). I must say that both his argument and your video are highly compelling arguments. But they are opposites!!! Can you help me square the apparent differences? Should I be doing isolations like side lying ER’s or compounds like shoulder presses?? Ahh!! Like I said, I love your content.

[@eliotmurray]

BTW I should mention I have a partially torn supraspinatus and am scared to death of a second surgery (labrum last year).

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Hi, and thanks for your continued support. It's impossible for us to comment without knowing more information about the comment and its context. Our content is based on the best available knowledge in Kinesioloty, orthopedics, and rehabilitation. Keep us posted on your progress, and let us know if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@malcolmmcclaney5706]

Good posture without multifidus engagement truly is an uphill battle. Great video 👍

[@luismiguel69able]

totally. good posture is Physically exhausting and doesnt actually get easier with practice. Practice makes your posture stronger - but the body never gets to relax.

[@RonaldDuncan-Boris]

Thanks, I had a massive tear of supraspinatus with tendon retraction and atrophy of the muscle belly. The tear extends into the superior portion of infraspinatus with a partial-thickness tear of the residual tendon. According to the MRI I had last week. I had been rehabbing but still had problems with external rotation past 90 degrees, having only just started making the motion in the last 2 weeks. ( 3 months after dislocating my shoulder playing ice hockey). Repositioning my scapular allowed external rotation past 90 degrees with out the grinding and clicking. Really pleased with your videos since I have a reasonable level of strength and stability back into the shoulder and this was the bit that still was not working and it also affected a 1 arm shoulder press since I could not rotate my hand externally.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Hi and thanks for telling us that. We really appreciate you stopping by to try it out and comment. Keep us posted on your progress and let us know if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@subhranshudas8862]

What a fantastic coach!! explaining the precise things a person suffering from this god awful thing needs to do step by step. Thanks Doc!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome and thanks for watching!

[@VlatkoRohak]

Thank you for this, you've truly put in a great amount of work and reasoning in this. The tip about posteriorly tilting the scapula is really crucial.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@susanneharris8241]

Great exercises! I have battled supraspinatus impingement for years and these really seem to help. Much obliged!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@yashkatira98]

Does this helps for moderate supraspintus tendinosis? Please tell, did it help and from where to start, I'm been facing issue from last year, clicking, snapping sound will external rotation and pain in neck also, front of the shoulder.

[@jimmoses6617]

Thank you so much for this! I am confident I will be able to use your videos and guidance as my PT and deal with this nagging right shoulder pain. Took a hard fall on my mtn. bike three months ago and never let it rest or heal. Kept framing houses, hanging plywood, trail running (a 50 miler and 33 milers in September), and mountain biking. At 54 years old, I need to finally learn to take care of myself. This site and your videos seem like the perfect place for me. Heading back into the gym starting this week and will use this video to get me started. Thank you!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Hi and thanks for writing to us. Sorry about the late reply. How are you now? We really appreciate you trusting us to guide your efforts. We are here if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@user-xj8yn4kb2p]

omg you are so good i just found you i watched some videos. Thank you for your knowledge

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are so welcome! Thanks for your kind words, and let us know if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@1alebales]

Thank you for the detailed explanations. I finally understand how the muscles connect, work, and what I need to do to feel better. You're incredibly amazing! My jaw is on the floor. I've been to five different physical therapists in the last year. They are great, but I never understood what was happening. Now I do. I can't thank you enough!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Wow! Thanks for that testimonial and the validation. We appreciate it and are here if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@nataliescialo5730]

This is brilliant information, such simple adjustments make a world of difference. Thank you

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome :)

[@jamesmartin6077]

Thanks

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome and thanks for the support!

[@Melventures]

I will doing starting today and be updating with my progress! Praying it will help me heal sooner!💕 Thank you for sharing!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are so welcome! Keep us posted on your progress :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@homeralbufera7068]

Very helpful video about shoulder rotator capsule rehabilitation and exercises

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@billyhighfill]

Thank you. Thank you thank you. Thank you for sharing this

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and let us know if you need more support :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@ginotang]

I just want to say youve been a big help in rehabing my shoulders sir! Thank you for all your videos 💯

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Happy to help! Thanks for the comment. We are here if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@garypuckettmuse]

thank you for no music. thanks for the channel, just subscribed and lots of great information.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Awesome, thank you!

[@GaryPerks]

Thank you Coach E. for clear, consise recovery plan. As ex swimmer with previous surgery on both shoulders, I only now realise importance of good scapular control. Only caveat is that I think push up plus exercise should be done with great caution

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Hi, and you are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. We hope that these exercises keep you in the pool. Thanks for the warning. Every exercise should be done with attention to detail and with complete control. Let us know if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@illaflx]

Outstanding demonstration of knowledge relating to the cause of injuries.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thank you so much :)

[@mmsuwaid]

Great explanation. To be honest, I was so depressed about this supraspinatus injury that I was about to do surgery, but after exercising, I have already reached to the level that pain is almost gone, but it's still comes from time to time. I will start doing the last two exercises 💪 . Hope it gets better.

[@mahmoudiwissem9240]

great news ! were u able to get back to working out ? if u have any advices that gonna help me out get back to the gym let me know ! thanks a lot in advance

[@mmsuwaid]

@mahmoudiwissem9240 See, I can play and lift heavy weight but still have some pain come from time to time. I don't know the reasons, I will visit the doctor soon to do another MRI to check if it's the same issue or not. In the end, I'm better than before.

[@mahmoudiwissem9240]

So do u think I should rest or get back to the gym and try to start slow mentioning that I completed my physical therapy and am able to do light resistance training

[@mmsuwaid]

@mahmoudiwissem9240 I can't advise you on something because this type of injury varies from person to person. So, I would recommend you to follow up with your physical therapy and orthopedic. It will take some time until you feel better. At the end, I can't say I have recovered 100%, but at least I reached 90% until now.

[@mahmoudiwissem9240]

@mmsuwaid thank u and good luck to you.

[@D-Rex-]

*I am here because:* I became lazy on my shoulder warmup and stability exercises and had just been doing my primary workout (decline and pike pushups, dips, pullups etc.) So here I am with a jacked-up shoulder... 😞 *Moral of the story: Listen to Coach E and do your should prehab exercises!!!* 🙂

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Lesson learned! Thanks for sharing that. We are here if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@ameliagibson4919]

This is perfect for what I need. I have had back issues for years. I look forward to having normal movement and a full night sleep. Thank you so much for sharing this

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@rajansharmaish]

Please share how you get relief I am also facing the same issues these days with both of my shoulders.

[@prachikolteom]

Never thought of posterior tilt of scapula! Thank you for the details!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome :)

[@BunchofHappiness]

Thank you!!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You're welcome!

[@Trigoddess]

This is an excellent video. I am 1 year post my second revision rotator cuff repair and I still have significant weakness when trying to lift my arm from my side laying down and weakness in supraspinatus plus scapular winging. Thank you!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad that you like it. You are so welcome and thanks for stopping by :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@minuazimi2865]

I've watched many videos about RC injuries, and you explained this the best. Thank you so much! All the treatments/exercises make more sense now

[@gayathriravishanker8929]

Thank you so much for sharing the video I have wear and tear problem doing psycho Right now it has helped but I can’t do push ups but rest of the otherexercise able to do mine supraspinatus and rotar cliff muscles r weak there is a gap of 3cm but I did physio which helped me to decrease my pain to 99 % I am very happy abt the physio exercises Hope I don’t have to go through surgery there . Thank you once again for explaining it so well One thing I would say be positive and believe in ur self it going to cure 👏

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

We are here for you! We designed the Shoulder Pain Solution program with people like you in mind. If our free content has been helpful, the full program will be even better: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt Take a look and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@jayadevchallapally7239]

Brilliant stuff, recently sprained my AC joint due to weight lifting due to lifting under poor posture with a weak serratus anterior muscle on the left side caused it, this fixes everything!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad that you like it.

[@1aadumlao]

This is the best explanation. Thank you! Just had shoulder rotator repair surgery. This will help mitigate risk to avoid future tears.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for trying it out and keep us posted on your progress :)

[@colettecoffman5474]

Really excellent shoulder therapy, Eric! Clear explanation, interesting research, precise demonstration. Understanding the posterior shoulder tilt is very helpful -- it opened up my thinking. I've got a near full-thickness articular-sided tear of the supraspinatus. Your routine is helping restore function, resolve pain and avoid surgery.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Hi, and thanks for the comment. We appreciate the support and validation. Please keep us posted on your progress and let us know if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@mohidigitalsolutions6439]

Super informative, methodical, scientific. Thanks very much!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johncolliasdds616]

Hi Eric Dr C here.....I am able to perform all of the exercises with no pain, however when dealing with the Push Up Plus....I can only go to 6 inches above the floor until I begin to feel the initial beginning of a sharp pain in the anterior portion of the humorous. I do believe I am also dealing with a slight tear of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon as well with a few small inflammatory cysts associated with it. My MRI done with a really poor machine came back positive for a tear in the Supra S but at the attachment of the muscle to the tendon as well as a longitudinal tear of the Long Head. The same MRI machine was used on my left knee for a 30 year PO from Patella Graft of the ACL. It was read that my graft was not present, however my graft is completely fine. So, I do not have much faith in this MRI, nor the radiologist reading it. After 25 years as a dental surgeon myself, I definitely understand the limitations and variations of one's ability to interpret radiographs. As a former baseball player, I also understand the ridiculousness of a surgeon wanting to cut first and rehab later. I read a study by John Hopkin's, in which of 33 MRIs positive for a full thickness tear, once scoped, only 3 had tears. Food for thought. Your knowledge and stance is great to see. Best to you and your family. Dr John Collias 850-501-0761 Destin FL

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for following along and for your thoughts. Only perform the push-up plus over a pain-free range of motion. Also, consider doing this program: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@jamesrosales89]

nailed it !!! thoracic extension & posterior tilt :)

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

:)

[@sharmilasaha7265]

Lovely exercises Very helpful Thank you doctor

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You're welcome!

[@Basovych]

That’s exactly what I need Very instructive video

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Yay! So happy that you found it :)

[@niconine268]

Thankyou I was missing out a bit with not having posterior tilt on the scapula. Lots of other interesting anatomical & technique info & the full can I'd never seen before

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome.

[@beelzebabe009]

Thank you, sir 🙏

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome :)

[@BrinkWeb]

Bookmarked this video and will definitely be trying these.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks!

[@DudeINeedWater]

thank you bro . Push Ups Plus helped me with SST after few years of pain !!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Happy to help!

[@senpai9272]

Really helpfull information for proper rehab. Other videos are just not good injury timeline, wise. Appreciate the work 👍👍💯

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for that!

[@yogabyshilpa2601]

Can you make a video on how to overcome anterior tilt of the scapula. Which muscles and exercise we work to overcome this

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWrJmod8m7xnq7csi=yHJMepHhhIeJkFW4 Check it out and let us know what you think :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@jackpepper2501]

Excellent and then some Thank you for sharing

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome and thanks for watching :)

[@dctrex]

Excellent video! Your tutorials pinpointed my issues like a laser! 👍👏👏

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Cool, thanks!

[@hasanbilal6239]

Very helpful....have watched many of ur videos...brilliantly explained...thank you❤❤❤

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

My pleasure 😊

[@mbratr5103]

i literally love your content. you helped me so much with your videos and explanations! Thank you very much!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Happy to help!

[@marykerman7806]

I really liked that you demonstrated with the band to show the muscle attachment. I like seeing a visual. Difficult for me to figure out the "posterior tilt of the scap" I understand what you're saying but, how do you do it?? Great work, Eric..as usual

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it! First start by tilting your scapula forward and then try reversing the motion. Let us know how if that helps :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@vidyotmadookhun9073]

Hi Dr Eric my question is about the 3rd exercise the 90degreees one upper arm rotation .Is it clockwise and anticlockwise?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

@@vidyotmadookhun9073 Yup!

[@malidawgz5690]

I found the hang technique did wonders in a short period of time alleviate my impingement. Hurts a lot. I could only stand about 10 seconds of the intense pain and barely put any body weight on the stretch of the shoulders. Now i can do lat pull downs with respectable weight but still cant do military presses. Bench presses are no problem. Even upright rows are doable again. My condition was due to atrophy from not working out for over a year during Covid.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Nice work!

[@mr555harv]

Great Advice, better than others.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks :)

[@rosanamerlo3635]

Great video! Very comprehensive and easy to understand. Would it be possible to do a series for knee recovery exercises, please?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for stopping by! Check these out next: www.youtube.com/@PrecisionMovementCoach/search?query=knee - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@EdMacKerrow]

Excellent! Thank you, you have helped my rotator cuff issues tremendously. Thoracic posture videos also helped me.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Happy to help :)

[@marjanakhbari2129]

The first exercise I got also from my physiotherapist 👍🏼 it is really helpful 🙏🏼 thanks for video!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You're so welcome!

[@betterthanblonde8317]

Great clear explanation. Thank you!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome! Thanks so much for your comment. We appreciate you turning to us when you need a resource and the validation of our efforts. Let us know if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@marzannaklos2126]

Amazing you are! Perfect explanation

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks :)

[@sheryl3268]

2Q's, but first: I am SO excited and hopeful about this! I have been to PTs, othropedic surgeons (no surgery), other YT videos, and my own experimentation... and I think your posterior tilt key may be just what I have been trying to figure out. Now I just have to figure out how to accomplish it and how to tell if I have the correct tilt, lol. Q1) How do you do that tilt without flaring your ribs, or is rib flare to be expected? Q2) Would this stop clunking and fraying from curved or hooked acromion? Here is my situation, and frustrating history... Injured R shoulder with static straightarm hold arms out in front at shoulder height while bouncing crisply on stiff rebounder 2017, not able to get checked out back then. MRI in 2022 impression said I have bursal sided supraspinatus fraying, no full thickness tear, and Bigliani type 2 acromion. Ortho added biceps tendonitis to diagnosis. Someone in medical field for this (don't remember which) said I have bone spur, but seems they may have been referring to the curved acromion. Someone else said it was hooked, which is type 3, so it's up for debate I guess. No or minimal pain when using shoulders, but there can often be clunking seemingly of soft tissue and harder tissue (or bone) getting stuck when moving against each other and then just squeezing past. That clunking was present before the injury too, always seemed wrong, but didn't cause pain until after the injury. Oddly, I don't get the clunk with overhead arms lifted laterally, or feel impindgement when laying with arms above my head. The clunking happens when lifting my arms in front of me palms down below shoulder height starting at about 10 or 20° height (usually not with palms up though). I also get it with upper body push and pull exercises where arms are in front or go to/from the front. I can get a different clunk if I lift my shoulder before a lateral arm raise, but I don't tend to do that and don't need to, so that's not the issue. So now, well post injury, I still get pain later in the anterior of shoulder after clunking, sometimes not until that night (which can keep me uo or wake me repeatedly), sometimes in morning, sometimes same day hours later..and it can last a day or so. I kept trying to find out from PT and ortho how to move so it didn't clunk like that, as it doesn't always happen.. but only one of them even addressed thay and that one didn't really pay attention when I was actually moving to assess and correct it. That was why I wanted to see them: to learn how to move so it didn't clunk and/or didn't cause more injury. I am on the hypermobility scale in some areas and have suspected the holding shoulders back and down was my downfall. I have been unsuccessfully trying to figure out how to hold or shift my shoulders, angle my arms, hands, or something to prevent problems. I keep thinking I have figured it out, and then either don't remember the position well enough, or it wasn't what I thought was helping. One PT said that clunking was what caused my fraying and eventually I would have a full thickness tear, that it happens to most everyone in time. She said to delay it I should simply stop what causes the clunk at the time and do something else, then try again another time. I have been doing that, but it really has limited my ability to exercise, and if I ignore it, then I can't do household things without pain later. Anyway, thanks for the great explaination--so much better than anything I got from all the other professionals on all the years, so far. I used to do 100s of pushups with full ROM (in sets of 10 or 20, 25), did aerial silks, Astanga, and so much more... then couldn't even use the arm for a few weeks, and 7 years later still not able to do one full ROM pushup without the shoulder being an issue, and sometimes have trouble with everyday movements as well. I know I am not alone, and it is not as painful as it can be for some, and I am grateful for that. Still sucks though, and I know I should be using it more to prevent other health issues.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Hi and thanks for all of that info. Based on what you have written the Shoulder Pain Solution program is the best place to start. It's comprehensive and progressive and can help you to address the root cause of your issue once and for all: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt Check it out and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@sheryl3268]

@@PrecisionMovementCoach Does the program answer the question: How do you do that tilt without flaring your ribs, or is rib flare to be expected?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

It can help you to address that. In short, you need to learn how to control your rib cage elevation and depression, and dissociate any unwanted movement and/or activation patter (i.e. rib cage flare) from other movements. Let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@Susann1984]

This video has helped me so much! Dx with shoulder impingement. So painful but working through these exercises you demonstrate. Thank you!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Happy to help!

[@subjectiveone1937]

You Rock! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Happy to help. Thanks for the comment.

[@shenuzacharia6705]

Excellent video!! Very helpful

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad that you think so!

[@chrisoglesby9071]

Awesome. This is right where I am at.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Happy to help :)

[@JMGOpragmaticadvisor]

I have a partial tear of my supraspinatus and labrum tear. I was advised to have a shoulder anthroscopy

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

The Shoulder Pain Solution program can help you to recover the full function of your shoulder whether you decide to get surgery or not. Read more here: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@JMGOpragmaticadvisor]

@@PrecisionMovementCoach I checked. Its too expensive at $99 for us Filipinos in the Philippines.

[@JMGOpragmaticadvisor]

@@PrecisionMovementCoach will there be an actual virtual consultation to access my injury or will this be all pre-recorded 20mins sessions

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

@@JMGOpragmaticadvisor it is a digital program complete with documents and videos. We are available for video consultations at an additional charge. - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@cf9381]

❤ Amazing explanation

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

:)

[@anarosef]

golden. thank you❤

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

:)

[@different9462]

Lifesaver man, thank you so much, keep up the good work 👍🏼❤

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome and thanks for watching :)

[@moonstone4475]

Thank you Eric😊

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

My pleasure!

[@NoleGOAT]

I am surprised that supraspinatus is fully activated at pushup plus excercise, very helpful and good explanation, thanks.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and keep us posted on your progress :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@sebastianhadd]

Great workout! Possible to do something similar with only body weight exercises for a pull workout?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad that you think so and thanks for the suggestion :)

[@brigittetye4427]

Thank you for this super and profound video!🙏

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are so welcome!

[@westepatnari8157]

Great explanation thank u so so much greasy vdo

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad that you like it!

[@alancaveney9882]

You continue to produce quality content!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Much appreciated :)

[@louiseboyd8896]

Thank you

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@francesstander4934]

Can you please also share which excercises not to do? I.e. what is bad for rotator cuff issues. Thanks

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Please avoid any exercise that causes pain or that you cannot modify in order to do them pain-free no matter how small the movement is :)

[@newdawnexercisetherapy2023]

Hey Coach E! Your videos are EXCELLENT! I so appreciate what you teach us! Question: Why are my triceps talking at me when I do my front and lateral raises? I'm dealing with a couple of partial RTC tears in one shoulder, the other shoulder not doing all that good. I'm rehabbing AND truly addressing my form/serratus anterior. My PT in the past has told me the scapulohumeral rhythm is off, causing triceps pain. But it's not getting better...I can't eliminate the tricep involvement (and I KNOW that muscle is not involved in front/side raises). Any ideas? Much thanks!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

I watched a video of yours. I can clearly see how I can really help you with this. But KZbin comments are not the proper forum. Email me at [e-mail], reference our convo here and we'll figure it out. - Coach E

[@editsbyali7883]

So detailed and comprehensive. Love your work and effort

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Many thanks for that :)

[@daisyguadian]

I agree! The cues for posterior tilt of the scapula made a lot of sense and I was able to feel those muscles working immediately!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

@@daisyguadian Awesome!

[@bethjacobson7505]

Brilliant. thank you!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You're welcome!

[@daves9355]

Such a good vid. Thank you.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joneastelow3242]

Less is more, what great information. How do you know what level of CAN you are at? After RC surgery 4 years ago my shoulder range of motion is pretty good but anything to do with external rotation makes my rear deltoid (sometimes triceps) sore. After a couple of days it settles down but would like to get to the root cause.....Any comment would be appreciated...Thanks coach E

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for the comment! We really appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. It's hard to say what level you are at from our vantage point. However, the resources in the video description can help you to better assess your situation. These videos can help too: www.youtube.com/@PrecisionMovementCoach/search?query=shoulder Don't be distracted by the title. Just work your way through and enjoy the movement exploration :) We are here if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης]

Wow! Very nice video!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks!

[@nyekipetermahlako7369]

Coach Eric W I wish you were within reach b is you are explaining in a way that a layman can understand.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Happy to help :)

[@yashkatira98]

I have been diagnosed with supraspintus moderate tendinosis, with bulky supraspintus tendon adjacent at footplate critical zone, where to start fromm i m doing little pendulums butt in shoulder flexion movement and externl rotation there is crackling sound coming fron the joint and at night there is pain while sleeping. I'm going to physiotherapist, he is giving electric Therapy and gentle exercise, but my pain isn't going, burning sensation around the tendon and neck also. Your videos are very helpful, just need some guidance where to start to overcome the pain.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Hi, and thanks for asking. The Shoulder Pain Solution program contains exercises perfect for your current capabilities. Read more about it in the video description, and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@klrdto3250]

I can do the full can with thumbs up easily, however with palms facing down I get an incredible pain... pretty much the same pain when doing T's, using reverse flies. Is there a solution to this? Any diagnosis you can think of? I know I have a calcification in my right shoulder, or perhaps there's just a weakness somewhere.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Hi, and thanks for trying out the tests. We designed the Shoulder Pain Solution program with people like you in mind. Get started here: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt Take a look and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@Riksermon123]

Brilliant channel 😃x

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks!

[@juliangutierrez8404]

Could this cause winging of the scapula as well? My shits been winged for almost a year now I’ve done wall slides scoops scap pull ups what do I need to start with off with to fix the winging?

[@ss-uz6kg]

Can this exercise done for already tored partial supraspinatus muscle ??

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Great question. Potentially, yes. Buuuut please make sure to get clearance from your primary care physician or rehabilitation specialist before you get started. Let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@Rick_7023]

Great vid, ty for sharing

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@holdervillek9owner]

I just liked and subscribed.I have a complete detachment of supra AND infraspinatus.Is it possible to maintain shoulder stability with the subscapular and teres minor? Strengthen deltoids and all supporting tendons and muscle?63 years old

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Wow...that is a heavy duty checklist. Get started on the Shoulder Pain Solution program. It can help you to assess and address the root cause of your issues: www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt Check it out and let us know what you think :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@nie9081]

What If I have pain in more stable shoulder when I do lying external rotations, the pain is at the top, and on left arm which is unstable and has smaller deltoid muscle, feels no pain at this movement

[@gunalan-j4u]

I have a minor tear on supaspinatus. Going thru rehab. Can I include some of these exercises as part of the rehab? Thanks.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Yes, you can! Include the Shoulder Pain Solution program to get even better results. Read more about it in the video description, and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@bhut1571]

Much thanks

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You're welcome!

[@anthonyarvanitakis2531]

Hey PM, love your work! Question: Is key 2 important for push-related exercises in general?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for stopping by. Short answer = yes :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@knotyboy11]

What can you do for Thoracic Compression Fractures? ... Exercise wise.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Please consult your primary care physician about that :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM