Proximal Humerus Fracture Weeks 1-3 | Starting the Shoulder Rehab Process | Phase I

[@rasmivancollinson4526]

Hi Dr Fields. I fractured my proximal humerus whilst cycling on Saturday and was diagnosed after a visit to A&E on Sunday. It is the first time I've fractured a bone, so all new pain game and swelling. As a cyclist training for endurance events these past few days since the accident have been a challenge. I have had an assessment at the orthopaedics yesterday and they informed me no surgery required which is good news and told me that physio rehab will start in 2 weeks. So whilst waiting it was wonderful to find this video and to begin some gentle exercises and have that feeling I'm getting better and starting on the road to recovery. Very grateful for this wonderful resource, and so well explained and demonstrated. Hoping for a full recovery and to get back cycling at the later part of the summer - here's hoping for a proper late summer here in England 😎🚴

[@downhilldemi]

@@rasmivancollinson4526 hi, also here it was my first break, first injury on the bike, very interested to hear you were seen by physio after two weeks for physio, do you have private healthcare?. I live in Surrey, and my consultant only wanted to see me 8 weeks after my accident to check i was then ready for physio! I had 8 weeks with no information or guidance, I tried going private for physio, but they couldn’t help me with exercises unless they could see a xray to see how healed i was.. 😔 So i just googled and did what i could, very lonely experience... have you been able to get back on the bike? I miss riding so much. I did mine 12 weeks ago on Sunday.

[@onthevergeonline]

Broke my humerus bone while restoring my house, an old Irish cottage friday 02/02/24. I fell off my stairs missing my side step and fell all my weight on my shoulder. Clean fracture at the top of my humerus. Week 1 I felt better very quickmy - I’m making bone broth from ox tail, drinking a cup morning and evening, taking oyster shell pills, omega, calcium, d vit, zinc My scan after ten days shows that’s it is healing in place and Dr was impressed that I had no pain when he pressed his fingers on my shoulder. Today it’s two weeks since accident and I’m feeling a bit down, wondering if I’ll ever recover fully when last week I was like yes and I’ll be back on handstands in no time :) thank you so much for your videos

[@kimgoode5344]

I’m a 56yo female. I tripped and fell walking to work in a hurry yesterday. Had new multi-focal glass on. I’m amazed at how quick and easy it was to break my arm. 😂.. So anyway, thanks so much for being here. All of a sudden strength training and bone heath post menopause has become VERY important to me. I’ll be spending a lot of time on this channel no doubt 😁👍 Blessings to all on this journey of recovery and to ongoing better health! ❤

[@Swiftswift1989]

Hi Dr Fields well here’s my story! I had another injury (ankle) and just had an ultrasound for the podiatrist. That night I was having throbbing pain along with a headache. I had a pain killer tucked away the podiatrist had given me. I pulled the kitchen chair to give me a little boost and that’s all she wrote.. I found myself flat face down on the floor. I am 2 weeks post shoulder injury and I will say this is THE most painful experience I have ever gone through. My orthopedic surgeon gave me some advice and so told him about coming across your videos. Today my pity party lasted longer than 5 minutes but thank you for giving that grace! Thank you ❤

[@MsCpizza]

Thank you, Thank you. I fractured my humerus on Feb. 15th. my horse bolted as I was getting off. ER sent me home for a week with a sling and pain pills until I could see Orthopedic Dr. the very next day I was researching on KZbin and ran across your video. You have helped me so much. I watch 3 times per day. To have something to follow along with is so helpful.

[@dradamfields]

My heart is filled with joy! You have a path, Cathy!!!

[@tomasernestorivamontanfarf2864]

What does ER?

[@evangelinewilliams1379]

Thanks I just came across your video,had surgery for proximal humerus fracture and colleus fracture. Following the exercises. Thanks

[@alexanderalmendarez6319]

1 week ? i have to wait one month 😔😔😔

[@babiejo59]

Just found your channel the other day and I’m so grateful to have found your channel! I fractured my right humerus bone on March 9th. My husband and I were getting off the golf course in our cart and he tried to avoid hitting another cart and I got thrown out and fell hard on my right shoulder and side. I suffered a mild concussion as well. Grateful to have not to have surgery, but I ain’t going to lie, this has been challenging for sure. I’m thankful too that I’m left handed so I can least you that arm and hand. I’m 63 and I have always been active and exercise 6 days a week. I’m sure my being fit kept me from having a worse injury. I do enjoy your calming demeanor and your positive mode of walking us through each move. I do see an upper cervical chiropractor for a different issue which has resolved through perseverance and a positive attitude! Thank you again and I look forward to complete healing with your guidance! Blessings☺️

[@dradamfields]

Time to heal that shoulder and let your hubby ride shotgun on your next round ; ) I'm sure he felt bad sending his lovely bride out the cart. Take care

[@babiejo59]

@@dradamfields Lol… Yes he felt awful about it! Thank you again for your encouragement! I’m now pretty much healed, however, I am not hitting the links for another 4 to 6 months. I want to completely have full use and power before I start up again. And from now on, I’m driving the golf cart😉 Keep up the good work and helping us folks to complete wellness 😊

[@sallykingery9251]

Thanks so much Dr Fields, I broke both my humerus bones skiing a week and a half ago. 72 year old female, but fortunately no surgery and one arm has the clamshell brace. Pain hasn’t been too bad and it was so cool to find your videos. Just lovely with the music and inspiration. Unfortunately can’t do the self massage etc, but everything else. Hoping to heal quickly since my husband has to do everything, 🥰 with appreciation and gratitude, Sally

[@dahliavanaken9462]

Thank you, endlessly! I cried like a baby, doing the exercise, from releasing so much tension! I fell down a 2 meter high ladder and got operated a week ago, have wires in my humerus and a sling...there was still so much tension, from the trauma...and the exercises help a lot, as well as your positive compassion. Thank you soo much!

[@dradamfields]

I'm so happy to be on this challenging journey with you, Dahlia. Let's get strong!!!

[@ArshadKhan-ri1kw]

Yas I'm humres fracture

[@parvanehholloway9453]

Hello, Dr Feilds, I am pleased to have found your video series today. I fractured my proximal humerus ( minimal displacement ) 4 weeks ago. I start physiotherapy next week, but I will use your videos every day. Your instructions are excellent, thank you for making it available. I am confident that I will be able to heal much faster under your instructions. It is my right arm, and being a painter and jeweller, I am very committed to healing. I fell when travelling looking at my phone, something I usually never do being that I walk every day :( lesson learnt. Thanks again, Parvaneh

[@myla6135]

Thank you! No family. Was widowed some years ago and have no children. My age plus various chronic pain issues for many years has resulted in no friends. Oddly my neighbours haven't noticed my sling very much. One told me how she had a nasty cold and after 5 mins said "oh, what have you done?" No offers of help followed. Not that I'd have taken them up, but it would have been nice if she had. So somehow managing on my own with right arm in a pretty poor way and left hand with thumb arthritis! Some tissue damage around elbow slowing things up a bit. And painkillers that don't seem to do much. Anyhow it's been 2 months. Slowly getting back mobility and strength. It's nice to have found you.

[@louisebakerlifeandwellness3391]

I hope you got better...x

[@BadMommaC]

Hi, I'm 70, put my arm out to stop a fall 6 wks ago. I have a displaced fracture that was treated surgically with a nail and pins. I found these videos a week or so ago. They seem to fit well with what my doctor and OT prescribed. The neck stretches and self massage are really helpful. Thanks for doing these!

[@jamesmosher1071]

Dude, You are the Mister Fred Rogers of Fracture Care! Just had surgery to fix my very displaced proximal humorous fracture. I'm not sure what I am appreciating more; The Exercises you are providing or the positive affirmations that you share throughout the video. This video has only been up for about a year and look at all of the people who have commented, Telling you what an impact you have had on their lives! You were clearly put on Earth to do this. I thank you so much for your generous content and wish you continued success and fulfillment.

[@mabelki8761]

I wished I know about this video earlier. I'm 7-8 weeks after my injury. I was injured from a slip at home, Fell right on my right side. The humerus took the worst of the fall and was broken. I also had trauma on my right hip but it was luckily not broken. Thanks for the video. Thank you so much for the video, especially the positive and caring energy. I will certainly be following your other videos!

[@dradamfields]

So glad you are getting some help, Mabel! Eventually, you will do these: SHOULDER STRENGTHENING If you like, please "like" No equipment needed for these two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5TUcnmDeNB-j80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/opW4qHx4mMihq9k Weighted Shoulder Exercises kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqvYaalsrK96r6-sR kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6Kpp6JqbdKIfNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2SpaGSlq85lp9k m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/norEZmqFhZJ2eLs Massage Ball for Shoulder Pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/opC8Ynt9rdyMb6M Theracane for Shoulder Pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4KVZpqBa7x3l5Y Shoulder Pain Stretches kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrIkmehp7SWr5o YIN YOGA FOR SHOULDERS kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKrZZ4poh9BjqbM

[@sacredearthenchantress1824]

I wish I had seen this at the beginning because the neck muscles needed this

[@sharlaekvall1547]

I took a tumble 2 weeks ago when I got caught in the lawn mower pull cord and landed on my shoulder in the driveway and have this fracture. I am very motivated to improve as I will have a new grand baby to hold in July! I’m sure my doc will prescribe physical therapy, but I’m so glad to have something to follow along with in the meantime. You have a very gentle manner. Thank you!

[@dradamfields]

Ouch! Sorry about the tumble but holding that darling grandchild is a wonderful motivation to get strong ; ) I think you'll find that the PT will be great and you will still continue with this series. Share it with your doc and PT. They may want to use it for their people. I wish you strength and vitality

[@LDilore]

I’m at one week. Slip and fall. So glad to find you. I was feeling like I should do something!

[@dradamfields]

You got this! Try to enjoy and learn from the road back.

[@patriciamcmullen]

This is exactly what I need! I fell on ice 10 days ago. So painful and frustrating. these exercise videos and your encouraging voice give me hope that I can get through this and move forward. Thank you.

[@rosariocastellanos5452]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed! I fractured my humerus last week during an arm wrestling tournament. I had surgery three days ago and I just can't wait to be back at the gym! I am also a police officer and all I want is to be back on the street. I know that healing will take time but if there’s anything I can do to aid the process, I am all about it!

[@dradamfields]

You're on it, Rosario. Kind of ironic that you are chasing criminals all day and you get the injury arm wrestling. You are determined, though and i know you are going to rock this rehab and keeping our streets safe again soon. : )

[@karenslade7844]

Thank you soo much. I tripped over a tree root and hurdled into a tree and broke my humerus. I went to our emergency straight away but have not had an appointment since waiting to hear from the fracture clinic. I am so grateful for this help.i am getting better every day ❤

[@HeiButterfly]

Hello Dr Adam, I slipped in my garden 10 weeks ago and broke my proximal humerus in three with marginal displacement. I have been in the most excruciating pain ever since, taking range of pain medication which only gives slight relief, sleep was almost non existent for 7 weeks in an upright chair but now in the bed with pillows and an improvement in sleep. However, the pain is constant throbbing, pinching sharp pain in back of armpit, top of shoulder and nerve pain running down into thumb and index finger. I started physio at week 7, very basic hand and neck movements. Week 9 physio given arm rotation swinging, raising shoulders up to head and rolling back down. I am now getting more discomfort in side of neck and hope this is to be expected as muscles are stretched. I have been doing your video wk6-8 as much of it as I can once a day, it helps release the tension especially the self massage so thank you for these tips. I hope that am end will come to the pain and I can get back to my usual self soon! Thanks for calming voice and empathy with this injury.

[@IAmSallyNieves]

Thank you so much for these videos I just found you yesterday and have already done the video 4x I felt a little more sore the 4th time around, not sure why but I also tried not taking my meds until I absolutely had to. I was celebrating my friend’s bday and we were being silly together, I have this thing where I love giving piggyback rides & I was telling her how proud of myself I was for getting to 250 lbs on the leg press machine at the gym, next thing you know I’m giving her a piggyback ride and it was raining out, we were two steps away from my front door when I stepped on slippery ground lost my balance and fell forward towards a wall with her on top of me. I fell unconscious for a couple of seconds and when I came to I was in excruciating paid. My boyfriend rushed me to the hospital & we discovered I had a spiral fracture on my humerus, completely broken. The worst pain I have ever felt in my life, they admitted me into the hospital and I spent about 3-4 days there, had surgery the day after being admitted & now have a titanium rod in my arm. This has been a very difficult and painful time for me as everything has slowed down, I’ve had to cancel my boyfriend’s bday plans this week since traveling to an island just doesn’t seem like an option & I’m praying I’ll be healed enough to fully participate in my maid of honor duties for my best friend’s wedding in June. My soft cast was removed last Monday & I’ve been trying to get an appointment to start physical therapy, my wrist and hand can barely move from being in a cast, surgery was 2/26/23 now I’m just sporting a wrist brace & sling, so grateful I found your videos to help while I get my physical therapy situated, you are a blessing. Also I wanted to ask about the bone strengthening vitamins you mentioned I didn’t see a link for them in the description. Thanks so much!

[@Dani-mj2lh]

I can help you out with some great vitamins that I have used in this journey. I purchased all of them off Amazon. I think he said Bone Up. I have been watching so many helpful videos where this injury is so common. I have taken Geritol liquid( just because it’s a strong multivitamin (and I hear people use it all ages; but I am 49), Vitamin D3+K2( micro ingredients is the brand it’s yellow orangish writing), Optimal Carnivore - Bone & Joint Restore, Mend-Repair and Recover citrus powdered drink for fractures and breaks that delay healing for tissue repair from injury, surgery or sports, Nestle OPTISOURCE Post Bariatric chewable-22 Vitamins ( including all for bone healing I.e Phosphorus, Calcium,etc), Chamomile tea- good for broken bones, Nettle tea- Joint Support, Accupuncture- Revive- Asian Supplements 3X a day after meals, Jin Gu Die Da Pian- Bruise Mender, Zhuang Gu Gu Ben Pian- Bone Vigor, Collagen, Life Extension- Bone Restore - with Vitamin K2, Dinmark Herbs- Bone Mending Pills. I also took GNC Pro Performance Creatine Monohydrate 4 times a day while in my cast to help heal my fracture. www.alive.com/health/fractured-a-bone/

[@Dani-mj2lh]

I have taken these Vitamins over 12 weeks.Soft Cast(5 weeks), hard cast (6 weeks), smaller cast( 3 weeks) next is therapy 🙏🏽

[@TonyaF-n9f]

Good morning Dr. Fields, I’m so happy that I found this video. My accident was yesterday on an E-bike. I’m 60 year old female, I’ve never had any broken bones. I see the orthopedic specialist on Monday, the ER Dr. said it was a proximal humerus fracture I’m in a sling, I can’t do a lot of your video, but the head turning and neck massage felt good and that’s something I wouldn’t tried without watching the video. I can’t wait to see my progress, I’m praying it’s just physical therapy and not surgery. Thank you so much for the videos.

[@dradamfields]

wow, you really found me right away! We are going to have a challenging and wonderful journey together and your doctor is going to be amazed at your progress. As long as it is non-displaced there should be no surgery. Keep me posted on your progress and hang in there!

[@noahsmilkshake]

I suffered this injury two days ago when I fell in my yard. Thank you for sharing this series! I so appreciate the compassion and positivity during this difficult time.

[@dradamfields]

Glad you found these early!

[@Lindaoe2ce]

Thank you, Dr, this video is very helpful for a woman over 65 years old with left shoulder humerus fractured. After six days from my fall, I was able to do this exercises.

[@dradamfields]

Glad it was helpful! I look forward to your full recovery AND THEN SOME ; ) Just follow the videos and, if you find yourself at a plateau a few months, get some ESWT

[@wrat3748]

Hello my name is Yoto, I’m 37 yo from Sofia, Bulgaria. I fractured my proximal humerus, going back home, I fell from an electric scooter. I underwent surgery three days ago and I’m starting my recovery journey. I am a very active person and I go hiking, cycling and rafting a lot, and l have been in a lot of extreme and life threatening situations, but dumb accidents happen when you least expect. Thank you for these videos I will be following them all. To all you people, who have suffered injuries, my message is this: Never give up, never surrender and you will get through every obstacle in your life, be persistent. Listen to your doctors, because they know better. I wish you all full and speedy recovery.

[@dradamfields]

Your comment is such a blessing to this channel.

[@Kide.2949]

Hi friend I have the same situation just like you. Head a surgery five days ago and I have very high pain. Is this the same situation just like you? The channel is great i subscribe and I hope this Doctor will help us all

[@mariadelcarmenweaver5539]

@@dradamfields wilm like to send my my x rays after 4 weeks of my humerous non display Question? My fall happened on July 27 , I had my fallow up on Friday Aug 23….. I am doing video 5 and 6 week and 6 snd 7 videos……. I took sling off after 4 week of incident, dictor tells me I hve to keep sling on 😳

[@PeteNasia]

Exactly what happened to me last Saturday in Cambodia. Hurts like af

[@juudfoppen8647]

just found yor channel and you light up my day. fractured my right humerus bone while panting in the addict. i was standing on 2 planks which we put on the stairwell. we were done panting and removed the uuper plank. with my stupid head i stept on the onderlaying plank which broke and i fell 2 meters down on the stairs. my fall was broken by my pelvis where i had a wound from labia untill the bone from the pelvis. landed on my right shoulder which i knew instantly, broke. i lost 1 liter of blood threw the wond and stayed therefor in hospital 2 days. i am doing pretty well in recovering. its been 2 weeks ago. i must say that youre positive vibe makes my day. i will follow your program along with my own fysiotherapy

[@dradamfields]

What a crazy fall with catastrophic consequences....yet you have an air of positivity and hope.: ) You may need to find someone that is very good with ESWT as you may end up with some scar tissue in your pelvis and shoulder. So glad I could be a positive part of your day.

[@jlhoice1]

Wanted to send my thanks! So blessed that I found your videos..moving forwards 95 % but still in the process. The Lord is good. Your videos have been such an encouragement every day.

[@dradamfields]

My heart is glad with your success.

[@alidahoward4163]

THANK YOU! Your EXACTLY what I'm needing Ttipped Fell / rolled down a steep concrete driveway 3 weeks ago. Doing so much better still in a sling, but removing the sling for periods during the day, letting my arms stretch and doing your therapy. I've done outside therapy before for other areas on my body, And you're right. I became bored and disengaged in going to therapy 3 or 4 times a week. It was the same exercises with little supervision Your online therapy is really helping very easy. And I can do it several times during the day, without leaving my home Thank you for your videos❤

[@jennr4700]

I’m not even sure where to begin. Your videos are enormously helpful and I am incredibly grateful for you and expertise. Nothing is broken but I happened to wake up with a sore shoulder after sleeping on it and tried this new video because why not…and it already feels better. Thank you. 🙏

[@dradamfields]

Ah Jenn! Thank you so much. Your comment warms my heart. This is the first of a 13 video series that will be launched weekly for 13 weeks. It's not a big audience but I know those who find it will need it. For less injured shoulders there are these: 2 FROZEN SHOULDER VIDEOS kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYWogHilmZ50pMmb kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3aYeaaroaZloNE SHOULDER STRENGTHENING If you like, please "like" No equipment needed for these two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5TUcnmDeNB-j80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/opW4qHx4mMihq9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5TUcnmDeNB-j80 1 of 4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqvYaalsrK96r6-sR 2 of 4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6Kpp6JqbdKIfNE 3 of 4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2SpaGSlq85lp9k 4 of 4 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/norEZmqFhZJ2eLs NOTE: Copy and paste into "notes" on your phone or computer

[@lenapetersheim6974]

Hello i am lena iam 67 years old. I am so thankful i found your videos and greatly appreciate them. They are very encouraging. I have been doing them since week 1. I fell sept 28 and if course had alot of pain at the beginning but have been doing very good. My hand wrist and fingers have been oretty much painfree till yesterday i went to the dr. He was pleased and said it is healing very well

[@lenapetersheim6974]

This ie lena again then the dr moved my fingers and wrist and arm. Hurt some and today i can hardly use it. Whole hand is swelled. What does that mean

[@violetajeremic8681]

This is my week two. I fractured my humerus by falling off scooter. Just bad luck. Someone recommended your vids and I'll be thankful forever. Thank you so much, as someone who's active, I needed some kind of exercise, this is enough for first weeks when pain lessen

[@dradamfields]

Violet, You are precious and I am happy you found me on your journey back to strength. Keep up that active mindset and I know this great challenge will make you, again, a great hero.

[@conchitinabernardo4370]

I cannot thank you enough . I am female 79 years old . Fell. I have a comminuted fracture involving the head, surgical neck . Super super painful. I following your videos and so so grateful for them ,!

[@h.a7688]

i wonder if you had surgery? i broke mine like you 10 days ago but they but me on conservative treatment,should i get second opinion i am wondering

[@threaddysewist1750]

Thank you so much for your videos. 73yo very active lifestyle. Break in the greater tuberosity. Another dog story...ugh Was NOT paying attention when our German Shepherd crossed in front of me trying to protect me from oncoming dog. I tripped over her went up in the air and fell on my left shoulder on CONCRETE. x-ray showed a bit less than 5mm displacement so decided no surgery. I have been in the sling for 8 weeks wanting to make sure the bone is healed before I do anything. Now the bone is healed and I can do all of your exercises along with PT 3xs a week. Time to get over this!!! Your videos are immensely needed. Really appreciate your explanations as to what is going on under the skin. So grateful for you. (PS would not have waited 8 weeks in sling but decided to take a trip to Switzerland anyway😄, thus delaying final x-ray to confirm that the bones are healed...now I have some catching up to do...with your excellent help)

[@terrytea04]

Thank you so much, Dr. Fields! I'm in the same situation as many of your posters - 60's, very active and confident, go to the gym and hike - and then bam! Foot caught on something - not even sure what! - and down like a ton of bricks with a proximal humerus fracture. I look like a WWF wrestler slammed me down in the ring. Live alone so it's a challenge, but so appreciate your calm and understanding demeanor and positive advice! You are absolutely in the right field! I have a wonderful, caring doctor and am so grateful for his expertise, but the healthcare system is such a mess and doctors are so overworked, they simply don't have time for extra care and psychological reinforcement. You have no idea how helpful this is! I will be here week by week, healing and always appreciating your positivity and good advice. Thank you for honestly caring about people! I hope you are always blessed with happiness, health and good luck!

[@Dani-mj2lh]

I fell the day after Mother’s Day and broke my humerus at 48 years old. I am a mother of 4 and I’d rather have 4 more babies at 49. The drs said it was a clean break; yet I sat in the soft sling for 5 weeks and now a long cast. I am week 5 again ( in long cast) and praying for total healing. I pray for us all because I have never broken a bone and I started roller street skating to loose the Covid weight and I would rather stay fat. I’m back at the orthopedic next week. I’m taking every bone mending Asian herb- including Acupuncture, I’m on Calcium, Bone Marrow, Vitamin D-K and Geritol. I feel better, but I am scared of everything; I don’t want to ever fall again. As soon as I get out of this cast, I’m buying knee, elbow, neck pads and probably bubble wrap. I just purchased the vitamin you mentioned and if you know any specialist in Atlanta Georgia please refer for therapy. I’m not entertaining surgery because I spoke to another lady 46 who have the same injury with surgery and is 46( younger than I) her healing is delayed so I am not forcing or rushing mine with surgery. Her bone shattered, mine didn’t and it’s lined up and healing in Gods timing ❤

[@dradamfields]

so glad you are resting in God's timing and giving yourself what you need. Consider this trial pure joy as it is producing perseverance and maturity ; )

[@bobbell9777]

Hi, I tripped & broke my proximal humerus on an Alaska cruise onboard. It happened midway thru the cruise, so I had to spend the rest of the trip in pain & a sling given by the onboard ship Dr. When I got back home I got another Xray & was handed a sheet of paper on it with 4 exercises. I was told to come back in a month. Anyways I quickly got thru the 4 exercises & felt I should be doing more. That's when I found your videos. All I have to say, is you were a godsend. Your compassion & encouragement helped me so much You are the reason I have made the progress I have. I still have 1 week left before I get the 2nd Xray & results. I feel confident they will be happy with the progress I made. Again, thank you!!

[@heidiclausius]

I'm Heidi, I'm 59 and from Ohio. I tripped and fell into a boulder on a mountain pass while vacationing in Ireland 4 weeks ago today. Luckily, I got in to see an orthopedic surgeon at home four days later. He confirmed what the Hospital in Ireland said, that I don't require surgery. I'm a professional pianist and am accepting the fact that it will be several months until I play again. I will probably start PT in about three weeks. This has been a painful recovery. It's getting better but I'm concerned about the burning of my skin and muscles along my forearm, down to my thumb. I still have a significant amount of muscle spams and swelling in those areas. I ice several times a day and have been doing some stretching on my own. I'm grateful to have found your exercises. I hope they will begin to improve my range of motion and help these injured muscles. Thank you so much for taking the time to put these together. So much of this situation has had me feeling pretty powerless. I like knowing that I can support my own healing in this way at home.

[@prblakeslee]

Dr. Fields, Thank you for you service providing self-help consult to those in need. I have successfully progressed through your entire Proximal Humerus Fracture Therapy series with excellent results. My 12 week Dr visit has indeed verified that my fracture has healed and my shoulder's range of motion has been preserved. I will need to continue ROM routine for I might have an acute rotator cuff injury that occurred when I initially fractured my humerus (minimally displaced greater tuberosity). Post 12-weeks symptoms include shoulder pain when I reach behind back and attempt to lift arm away from back. I am hopeful I will have good results treating this conservatively (without surgery). My Dr will assess progress 6 weeks from now.

[@dradamfields]

I'm so happy for your diligent work and wonderful progress! Get some ESWT for the scar tissue and start these videos: SHOULDER STRENGTHENING If you like, please "like" No equipment needed for these two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5TUcnmDeNB-j80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/opW4qHx4mMihq9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5TUcnmDeNB-j80 1 of 4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqvYaalsrK96r6-sR 2 of 4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6Kpp6JqbdKIfNE 3 of 4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2SpaGSlq85lp9k 4 of 4 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/norEZmqFhZJ2eLs Massage Ball for Shoulder Pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/opC8Ynt9rdyMb6M Theracane for Shoulder Pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4KVZpqBa7x3l5Y Shoulder Pain Stretches kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrIkmehp7SWr5o YIN YOGA FOR SHOULDERS kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKrZZ4poh9BjqbM

[@alexanderthompson4861]

Thank you so much for this, fractured mine last Saturday. I could shed a tear I'm so grateful

[@dradamfields]

Ahhh...I'm so happy you found me early in the process, Alexander. Let's face this mountain together and, please, give me some comments along the way on how you're doing.

[@sunshinehealing-joanderson3379]

Hello, I fell and broke my humerus on my 60th birthday!! Never broken anything before. I have been given a sheet of physio exercises, but I am so happy to have found you and have something to follow along and I love your gentle encouragement. I am on week four so am doing your first two videos right now. thank you so much.

[@drkatel]

Hi Dr. Fields! I’m 2.5 weeks into a mid-shaft humeral fracture (non-dominant limb 🙏🏼) & treating conservatively with a Sarmiento brace/sling. I’m a 61 yr old F, no h/o osteoporosis. Have been on D3 for a long time (last level was ~85 I think.) I was carrying a full laundry basket down the stairs and at the very bottom I must’ve thought I was on the last step but was on the 2nd. I stumbled across my kitchen & my humerus slammed against the edge of a granite countertop. The granite won. Thankfully I have no other injuries. My shoulder and wrist are good; radial & ulnar nerves intact. 🙏🏼 I’ve been rather surprised by how VERY painful this injury is. My husband is a big, strong guy and I’m little but the pain was such that he called EMS. I’m still needing a norco 5mg at bedtime and usually one more dose late afternoon. I want off asap but I’m also trying to be kind to myself. Count me as being committed to your series here! I do have one question: What about TENS? The med literature looks more positive for acute pain than I had expected. Thanks so much! Sorry for being verbose but I’m mindnumbingly bored. I’m retired and usually spend my days sewing & being artsy. I miss it.

[@dradamfields]

I bet you miss using that wonderful shoulder. Nice D levels. Get on K2-7 as well for calcium appropriation. I am not a user of tens but, if you have it, there could be some blood flow and pain relief their. Might be good after the rehab exercises as well. Hand in there, girl! Check with your doctor but, probably time to get off of the brace soon. I'm glad you found me ; )

[@KathGrangerVFX]

Hi Adam, glad to have found these very useful exercises,I’m on week two after a fall off my gravel bike, have broken off the tubercle at the top and also a dislocated shoulder (now back in ) , these all feel comfortable if a little stiff !Is there anything else I could be doing apart from the supplements???

[@lisasteinbacher1521]

Oh my goodness. You are absolutely amazing. Thank you so much. I have a fractured shoulder from a hard fall. Im 2 1/2 months in and don’t drive so I have no access to physical therapy. You are so awesome,soothing,positive,and helpful. Your voice is very soothing. I feel like I’m meditating and relaxing during my exercises with you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@dradamfields]

I am ridiculously happy to be helping you. Especially, with no access to a PT. Keep up the great work,Lisa!

[@jamesdoan3586]

Just found your videos. I got in a motorcycle accident 2 weeks ago and start P.T. tomorrow . You are already helping me.

[@LostinmissouriBeth]

I am sooooooo thankful I found your videos! I tripped over my dog’s crate on Jan 14 and my arm was outstretched so when I hit the wall, it bent up and backwards. I knew immediately that I needed to go to the ER. They said I had a slightly displaced proximal humerus fracture. I saw an ortho who put me in a sling and said the only thing I could do was bend at the waist and let my arm dangle a few times a day, until I saw him 3 weeks later. My boyfriend basically had to move in with me because I can’t dress myself alone (as a larger chested woman, a bra is not an option to me if I go anywhere, and obviously I can’t take one off or put it on by myself). THEN a week later (on the 21st) I was taking my dogs out (one at a time) because my bf was staying at his house for the night. My precious pittie must’ve seen something (it was pitch black) and she bolted. It happened so fast and so sudden that it caught me off guard and I didn’t even have time to let go of her leash. I got pulled up against the corner of my house and then ping ponged hard on the ground - directly on my broken shoulder. I was literally writhing in pain and the tears started flowing (I didn’t even cry when I broke it the week before, nor did I cry 10 years ago when I broke my ankle in 4 places). I called a friend who picked me up and took me to the ER. They re-xrayed it again and I had managed to further displace the fracture (you can see on the xray how it is now almost detached from the bone), AND I fractured my elbow (my arm was in the sling so I have no clue how I fractured the elbow). I’ve been feeling more and more defeated because normally I’m super independent. I hate relying on anyone, let alone not being able to do “simple” things. Not only did these exercises help relieve some of the pain, but your calming words almost made me cry as if I’m understood and not crazy or exaggerating the pain and inability to do certain things. I’m definitely here with you for a while. Thank you again.

[@PATTIHIEMSTRA-un4nz]

Thank you, Dr Fields! I’m a dancer and I’m devastated being immobile. I fell hiking the Sunset Cliffs of a Diego. Needless to say, I missed the sunset. Thank you for bringing me a little joy today!

[@lindseyjarvis8624]

34 years old and I broke my proximal humerus falling off an electric scooter during are marriage retreat weekend with my husband - great way to end the retreat 😅 Just hit a week from the accident and 5 days after surgery. These stretches are super helpful - thank you!

[@dradamfields]

Now you get to be on the receiving end of some TLC from your hubby. I hope he was taking notes at the seminar : ) Enjoy the journey, Lindsey!

[@PeteNasia]

I have opp on Tues, has the pain after d operation ?

[@lindseyjarvis8624]

Pain was almost completely gone by 6 weeks. I'm now just over 8 weeks and feeling great. Biggest thing is just building up muscle and stretching but my doc was very happy with my progress by 8 weeks :) good luck

[@sallydixon8639]

Hi all! I fell over tge dishwasher door which was down, breaking my greater tuberosity in two places, and my humerus at the neck! Wow! In Jan 14! I couldn’t use my dominant arm or hand for two months! I didn’t have an MRI so I don’t know what happened to the rotator cuff muscles, but I assume they were injured too! I had two months of PT which helped a lot! But as everyone said it will take a year, I do my exercises gently every day! I am now in my 7 th month of recovery and I don’t push too hard but I continue to gain ROM AND STRENGTH! Pulleys every morning! Bands yellow and red and tge stick exercises an a 1 pound weight! Because of the supraspinitis , I have listened to my body and backed off as needed! I play the cello and through out this recovery , I have put my arm up and allowed the bowing arm ,which is the arm I injured, to move across the strings as tolerated! As my arm has gotten stronger with swimming (breast stroke) added to my exercises, I can finally play my cello for short periods of time! It is responding to all my exercises! I also have used theraputty for both hands to regain strength in my fingers! These videos on You Tube have helped me so much to Taylor my exercises to my situation! But I am doing it! Every day my arm tolerates all my exercises and when it is as good as my left arm then I can relax! I did not want surgery as the bones were aligned enough for healing! I drink a lot of OJ with calcium! So, thank you all for the encouraging videos to strengthen my scapula, right arm, biceps, wrists and hands in these past really challenging 7months! I am so happy but still with soreness but 3-4 is nothing compared to what I was feeling 7months ago! No heavy lifting ! Just good exercising! Good luck with your recovery and keep going! My ROM is about 130 degrees flexion, still stretching at the top rom! Gently! I use bio freeze a lot! Heat pack and cold arm pack really helps ! If it hurts more than a day after exercising, then you have over done and it sets you back!Sally

[@dradamfields]

Way to persevere! It is now time for ESWT kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKuWZ4uggdyehLs

[@devjon123]

I took a tumble at the weekly 5k parkrun at our local country park. Tripped on a treeroot and faceplanted. There's quite a few staff from our local Hospital that regularly do this run, and that's how I ended up with two Consultants, a GP, two nurses, a Policewoman and a Physio ( all off duty ) fussing over me as they waited for the Ambulance. Impact fracture of the proximal humerus, gravel rash, bruised ribs etc. You don't bounce as well once you reach your 70's!. These videos are excellent, can't wait to get out running again.

[@dradamfields]

Sounds like a mountain bike injury I had years ago. So glad you have a vision for your recovery. Go for it!

[@susan8471]

I'm 76...broke my proximal humerus 2 weeks ago on Targets hard floor. Man, i even heard it crack. No surgery and i start PT on Tuesday....2 days a week for 4 weeks. Im sure it'll be more. When i heard it can take a even a year, i nearly lost faith. My dr says i may never be able to raise my arm very high...we will see about that. Im very determined to get at least 90% back. Love your videos.

[@dradamfields]

Yes Susan! Keep that positive attitude and do something DAILY for your shoulder. If needed (a couple months from now) look into ESWT

[@gbgn1]

Thankyou so much for doing theses video's Mr Fields. I'm on 3.5 weeks after falling through the ceiling. Your video's are fantastic and helping me . Waited 48 years to fracture my first bone. Very scary experience . Thanks my friend.

[@rossanatsenova4942]

Broke my humerus two days ago while skiing, let’s see how this goes… thanks for the motivational talk in any case - really needed to hear this!

[@dradamfields]

I love skiing but it is dangerous. You got this, Rossana!

[@petercreagh8797]

Broke my humerus skiing too getting bumped off a chairlift getting on. I was given a sling like the doctor is wearing too. When it came time for physio I was given a heated towel to kill the pain but unfortunately it would fall off as I tried to bend my arm. I then thought of buying a thermal leg wrap designed for horses which covered the whole length of my arm as the whole arm was painful and this was an excellent painkiller despite the fact it dripped water which I did not care about as it was working so well. I don't remember how many weeks of physio it took but it worked and I needed no painkillers at all.

[@livikatmaki]

I fell the Sunday before Thanksgiving. I shattered my humerus they put a plate in from my elbow to my shoulder but said my shoulder and my elbow were fine. I came home from the hospital Thanksgiving Day. I tripped over the vacuum cleaner in my bedroom it happened so fast. It was 10:00 at night and I had to call an ambulance. Thank you for being here.

[@NancyLapanne]

Love your videos. Fractured my humerus while running, when my ankle had a twinge and down I went. Almost finished with week 3 and can’t wait for the next phase. Thanks for the permission to just heal myself

[@VWJ8461]

Carrying a rowing boat on my shoulder at the front end with someone at the other end, and I stumbled over something on the floor, fell on my left side with the front half of the rowing boat landed on my shoulder.. humeral head fractured but really want it to heal quickly so I can get back to rowing again! Thank you for this, I follow what you do!

[@dradamfields]

Tough fall...So glad to be helping you get active again and glad you have a goal.

[@SaraRich-iq7rf]

Thank you. Crashed my motorcycle and broke the top of my humerus. Great video. Phyla’s emotionally. I’ve been hurting and crying. This video helps ground me in my healing mindset. 🙏🏻💜

[@dradamfields]

Such sweet words in the middle of this challenge. I hope you get the blessing amongst the suffering.

[@NicTrades]

thank you. I was so miserable after my break and wondering if I would ever fully recover. This is so helpful and empowering.

[@dradamfields]

You're getting better every day ; )

[@Talandia]

You're absolutely amazing for making these videos 🙌🏼 I'm so grateful for having found these so early in my recovery. I found out Monday I fractured my proximal humerus (non-dislocated thankfully) on Friday in a ski accident in the High Tatras of Slovakia. I moved here from the US on a temporary work-visa and am an avid rock climber who just happens to like to ski sometimes. So much for climbing plans this summer..eek. I caught a bit too much speed going downhill and veered right to avoid other skiers/snowboarders because I knew I was going down. Hard hit. Bad bad, not good. I got up to assess the damage, heard a slight crackle/pop, and knew it was over... adrenaline was coursing through me and knew I needed to take several minutes to gather myself. Also, a friend I was skiing with almost had a heart attack seeing my *glorious* wipeout and I wanted to make sure they were good too. I got back up on my skis and when I felt the pain shoot in my arm when I grabbed my poles I knew then there was no way I could ski down from that point...so I trekked (ego was hit hard in that moment too). Ended up taking a lift back up (only way out was through) and then skied down a blue (no poles) to get to base, get out of my ski gear and take Tylenol immediately. Ended up using my doggie bags to fill with snow to ice the damage. Anyways, it's been an adventure to say the least and going through Slovak healthcare system has actually been...good! X-rayed, ultrasound, and referred to a specialized sports center by Orthopedic badass I found for MRI to ensure no tendon tears and begin PT in a couple weeks. Not sure what to actually expect for recovery and if/when I'll be able to get back to climbing/surfing in the next 12 months but hoping for the best and staying positive. Thanks again for making these videos and your outlook -- it's genuinely so refreshing and nice (especially for someone who's so far from home).

[@dradamfields]

Oh my, Talia! You remind me of myself in my 20s. Charging the mountains on my mountain bike, skiing double blacks, surfing double and triple overhead waves, rock climbing in Yosemite, etc.. Now I have 6 year old twin girls and we're skiing in Tahoe next week and jumping in the kelp forests in Santa Cruz in springtime. I know we speak the same language on that. Well, the gifts of slowing down and patience are yours to be had with this one. Time to embrace a different perspective. I am thrilled to be on the journey with you. Thanks for checking in.

[@Talandia]

@@dradamfields Ah, love to hear it! We definitely speak the same language on all that. You mentioned you liked to hear people’s stories in the video so happy to have provided a new one here for ya! Have so much fun in Tahoe with the girls (love Tahoe!) and of course, be safe (know you guys will be)! Be well and thanks again for making these videos - you rock!

[@valoronmobile2981]

Hello 👋 on 1/14/23 I was coming up from the basement with my arms full. When I got to the top my German Shepherd jumped up and pushed her paws on my chest, I flew down at least 6-7 steps, then slid the rest. I shattered my humerus, and fractured my ulna and radius. The surgeon was able to do the needed repairs with plates and screws. Things were moving along okay until I ended up with a horrible infection. Currently have a PICC line for daily Rocephin and Oral Rifampin twice a day. I have a wound vac on my incision to assist in the draining. As of today 3/25, my labs are improving so much! I am on the mend, however the doc has to go back in, eventually, after bone growth happens, and remove the hardware. In the meantime I have home nursing and home OT. I came across your videos this week. I am starting with week 1-3 and I love these exercises. Honestly my tightness has settled down a bit already. I know I have 10-12 months of recovery ahead of me at least! Your videos are so helpful to me. Attainable exercises that I am comfortable with and definitely helps my mental health. Being home bound is HARD, especially for a 45 year old. Thank you so much!

[@kraftykay4276]

Thank you so much for this video. My injury happened yesterday and I have been feeling pretty down about it. It happened at a camping music festival and I had to leave early. It was dark and crowded and I tripped over a tree root. My Arm caught the tree and my body went down. This is my 1st time fracturing/breaking anything. This video was very encouraging.

[@dradamfields]

A fun night turned...ouch! I'll be with you the whole way, Kay. Please show the series to your PT. kzbin.info/aero/PLx10M_1d-mu1fR1ucNbX57EyClU3aLiab

[@ayodelearowosegbe7493]

Thank you so much. I am from Nigeria currently in week 3 of my accident. I discovered your video last week. I was in a bus going home from work late night. Our bus crashed into another vehicle and because I was close to the door without a seat belt, I fell off. I could have died but I survived with a fracture of my left humerus and minor injuries.

[@ManaTea86]

You are incredible! Thank you for these videos!! You are helping so many people. Your positivity and kindness are inspiring. Thank you thank you! I fell coming down off a step and ny ankle rolled 3 weeks ago and these videos are so helpful!

[@dradamfields]

So happy you are moving forward. Sorry about the misstep. when you are more healed. Add 10 min of one legged balancing to get your ankles/proprioception improved to avoid another fall

[@hilarywells1325]

I’m into day ten of this injury which happened while walking the promenade deck of a cruise ship in fairly calm seas. 71 and otherwise for so hoping your videos will help a speedy recovery. Thank you so much.

[@darnitthelma4247]

Wow I have saved all these videos! I’m week 3 but starting from scratch with getting myself fighting fit again 🤞

[@dradamfields]

You're baaaaaack!!!

[@LoriAlberini]

Hello Dr! First and foremost, thank you so much for everything you do for all of us that are injured! It’s a godsend that I came across your videos. I’m alone in this and you have helped keep me motivated and positive! I was so depressed and on that “poor me” wagon! I am 63 years young! Super active, etc, and have never broken a bone! Then bam, in a split second, I have a fractured humerus!😢 All because I was helping a neighbor with their dogs, so they could go on vacation. I was walking 2 big dogs, one saw a squirrel and bolted! Dragged me and down I went on hard concrete! No summer fun for me, and the hardest to digest is I have a big trip to Italy planned and payed for middle of August. Im sick over it. Thanks to you, and realizing it could have been worse, or I think of so many that are so much worse off than I.. it keeps me positive, and strong to overcome this. It’s just a narly, sucky, inconvenience. Thanks again. Looking forward to spending the next year with you! You are so calming and positive ..and cute! Lol😍

[@dradamfields]

Lori!!!! you are so precious. Your candid words are so refreshing, positive and adorable. I've heard dog stories like that so many times. Here's to getting even stronger than you were before. Adam

[@sandywerre9268]

Just found your channel….on day 16 after a downhill biking accident. Grateful for help in my healing process….thank you.

[@dradamfields]

I was a competitive mountain biker...I understand ; ). Here's hoping you're on the bike soon and embracing the process.

[@bonnybeaty109]

Just stumbled(haha) upon your video. I was helping my daughter learn to skateboard and the board came out from under me. I fell and landed on my elbow fracturing my humerus. I have radial nerve palsy and waiting for surgery. Im grateful for your video. Itll help immensely!

[@sandraklich4531]

Good day, I tripped on some uneven pavement in NYC on the way to see a Broadway play. Needless to say, saw Mt. Sinai ER instead. I have a non displaced humerus fracture in 3 places, looks like a triangle on X-ray. I am grateful to have found your videos to start the process as I am only 2 weeks in. I start PT in week 4 which makes me very nervous. I feel starting this process with you is really helping my anxiety about therapy. Thank You!b

[@dradamfields]

I hope your are skipping in NYC soon!

[@PhillipGibb]

A week out of surgery for my shattered clavicle. I tried to shoulder charge the earth out of orbit by going over my bike on a steep descent. I have a plate now. I am happy that I found this routine, because I have to say, the doctor just said shoulder rotations until I see him next - which will be next week. However, I feel that I am healing nicely, so long as I do not sneeze or blow my nose - jip cracked ribs as well. The thing I still need to figure out is: what can I do to keep other parts of my body exercised. Thanks for this series!

[@debbyferguson3595]

Shame on my doctors/ER/hospital not telling me to exercise injured arm!😡 Happy I came across these videos, Dr. Fields!😊 I'm starting with Week 1-3, just to see, even though I'm 5 weeks in.😞 Thank you!💕 Thank you!💕 My story 👇🏼 I was coming home from gym, had hands full, shoestring was untied. I must have stepped on it and bang!💥 I had 2 stitches over my right eye, too! Just miserable! 5 weeks in! Hasn't been fun!😭

[@joywaddingham2422]

I'm so pleased I came across your video. You are so calming.and kind. I do find the music distracting though. So much better when it's turned down. Thanks so much.I do appreciate you.

[@hustleeveryday5378]

Thankyou, my case is communited non displaces proximal humerus fracture, i see this video, my fracture is 1 week & 2 days this year, i can follow your exercise rehablitation daily, and i can feel relax to my body

[@davmalden4330]

9 weeks ago I missed a step and fell reaching out to catch the top step. I dislocated my shoulder right off the bat. The emt came to reset my shoulder . It took 7 tries and 2 shots of pain medication to reset my shoulder. In the er the X-rays (and another round of of pain meds) showed my humerus was broken in several spots. Cat scan (followed by pain med) showed sever damage that would require surgery. I had to go to the orthopedic surgeon. 2 weeks later is when I had surgery. A 2 hour surgery end up being 5 hours . I ended up with a plate and 10 screws to put my humerus together. Of course that was not the only injuries - my rotator cuff was torn in several places and totally torn from the bone in two places and my bicep muscle was severely torn. I’m a 64 year old female in reality good health. I was told I may never regain full use of my arm again - mind you this is my right arm and I’m right arm dominant. I started pt 4 days after surgery. I came across these videos for extra exercises to do (with pt approval) at week 7 I’m over 100 prom flexion and 60 prom abduction. I’ve been told because of the total damage my pt will be months slow and steady and not to push myself because I’ll injure myself again and set my recovery back. I was just given authority by the doctor to drive, with the caveat that I have to have a co-pilot for the next two weeks to ensure I can comfortably handle the steering wheel and shifting - even go park to drive refugees strength. No lifting over 2 pounds. By 12 weeks I can do 5 pounds. So everyone is different a lot depends on the extent of injury. I’m still trying to find videos that include a humerus break and rotator cuff damage. Hopefully these videos will help getting a close to 100% as possible I’ve been told I could be 18 months before I reach goal.

[@dradamfields]

Hi Dav, You have a realistic goal. 12 to 18 months sounds about right. Even then you will be doing shoulder exercises forever but have great looking muscles ; ). There are no-weight shoulder exercises and weighted exercises that come after this series that will do wonders for you. Slow, steady and light reps are your friend right now. ...And BTW, you are now left arm dominant. Enjoy the musculo-neurological journey. I'm sure you are celebrating each little victory.

[@louisacampbell7205]

Adam, you are amazing 👏 I felt instantly relaxed as soon as I heard this.. I fractured my left arm (just above the elbow) from trip n falling into someone's driveway abroad (was doing a Yoga training in Tenerife and it got stressful!) Sadly didn't get certificate.. I'm a month since operation. Mine was a Distal spiral fracture! So it's gonna take some time to heal up properly... -_-

[@dradamfields]

Here's to NEXT years yoga training. And you are really going to appreciate it...next level. : )

[@downhilldemi]

thankyou for these amazing videso! you are right, it is a lonely time, wish I found these videos before now, I am at 10 weeks in. I fell MTB, landed on my shoulder and I miss riding so much

[@dradamfields]

I've gone over the bars on my bike, also. Great riding in California. Here are some follow up videos SHOULDER STRENGTHENING If you like, please "like" No equipment needed for these two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5TUcnmDeNB-j80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/opW4qHx4mMihq9k Weighted Shoulder Exercises kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqvYaalsrK96r6-sR kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6Kpp6JqbdKIfNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2SpaGSlq85lp9k m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/norEZmqFhZJ2eLs Massage Ball for Shoulder Pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/opC8Ynt9rdyMb6M Theracane for Shoulder Pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4KVZpqBa7x3l5Y Shoulder Pain Stretches kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrIkmehp7SWr5o YIN YOGA FOR SHOULDERS kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKrZZ4poh9BjqbM

[@Dani-mj2lh]

Out of my cast, I am scared of everything. I am here with you every day

[@dradamfields]

So happy you are, Dani

[@ygnoobpro2154]

Dani, where are you with your recovery, I read one of your post, did you fall skating, I did on march 2, 2024,

[@stephenmathes1]

bike crash, humerus neck 2 fractures day 7.....so thank you are now my best friend for the next year

[@dradamfields]

That's the attitude, Stephen! I used to race mountain bikes and know that crash. Usually it's OTB....over the bars.

[@stephenmathes1]

@@dradamfields nice i. used to race xc as well, this was fat biking popped into an ice patch w speed tire washed and super man onto right shoulder wham! friggen still hurts like hell lol

[@dradamfields]

Aye yay yay. Rebuilding is happening. You may need to get some ESWT for the pain.

[@Chr0mePisto1a]

Thanks for sharing. Week 4 of proximal humerus fracture which required surgery. Hoping to get back to golf and hockey soon!

[@katerinaklorova6286]

Thank you so much, this is absolutely great ! I am going to see you at least twice a day !!!!!

[@dradamfields]

So happy you are here and have a path to strength. ; )

[@virginielienhart120]

My story is quite stupid, on December 3rd I went skiing and had a wonderful time. Went really fast, first day of the season and we decided to go eat at 2pm, we arrived in a skilift where we'd removed our skis and had them in had, the restaurant was across from us after a tiny ~10m hill followed by a flat area. We decided not to put our skis on and just walk/slide down. My friends did a few steps a few slides but I decided to use my ski boots as mini skis and sled the whole slope XD When met with the flat area, my boots blocked and I fell head first at very high speed, only one arm free, left one took all the shock, shoulder pop out, had to bring my arm under me to pop it back in. Diagnostic : a little of everything, micro fractures, ruptured ligament and tendon.

[@barbarastopinski857]

I am on day 5 - I am so glad I found these exercises. My orthopedic doctor did not tell me to do any exercises yet - just the pendulum after week 2. I think he is wrong - there should be some movement immediately following the injury.

[@dradamfields]

Yes, with caution, there should be some movement. Send your orthopedist this link to the playlist. He could use it kzbin.info/aero/PLx10M_1d-mu1fR1ucNbX57EyClU3aLiab

[@barbarastopinski857]

@@dradamfields Thank you. Question - is it possible to dislocate something in the shoulder after the break if raising the arm too soon? If so, what would the symptoms be of a dislocation? I raised my broken arm over head without thinking when I first woke up. My arm does not feel any different.

[@armoniamg6750]

Fracture my humorous head march 12, 24 a week today, going to hotopedic today. I would be following you. Thank you so much

[@annamariabelenyesi1220]

Ty Dr Adam for the execsises and educating us how to start mooving our broken limb. I was running after the bus when I slip and slieded and broke the humerous by the shoulder. Again thank you so much and I will follow you week by week. ( today I completed my 3-rd week from the accident :P. ) XX: Annamaria

[@dradamfields]

I'm so happy to be a part of your healing journey, Annamaria. Here is a link to the series for your physical therapist or doctorkzbin.info/aero/PLx10M_1d-mu1fR1ucNbX57EyClU3aLiab

[@annamariabelenyesi1220]

@@dradamfields Thank you, very kind of you :)

[@marymclean9626]

Thank you. My # is at day 5 and ive gone from work crazy to nothing and discharge from ED with no follow up until day 9 post injury. I feel as though you are giving me some hope and yep im going to follow youre program. Like others was on line day 2 lol. Im oldish and fell hard on right side sigh. Excuse one hand typing.

[@janinacoleman5884]

After not having a good experience at the nhs , a and e, being sent home after fracture with ill fitting sling and xray gown still on, and no after care leaflet, I thought I'd search Internet on how to take care of myself before my 1st appointment with orthopaedics. I sent for new sling from amazon as actimove sling not adjusted and cut to size. Have been searching for videos to help. Thank-you.

[@dianesmith7472]

So very grateful for these videos - with little proactive direction from the med team I was determined to find not only the best healing meditations but also look for practical simple exercises to assist in the repair of a fractured humerus nearly 3 days in - your guidance here is so appreciated-!at 72 and physically fit and healthy diet I’m grateful and determined to have the best recovery possible 🙏

[@maryyeates6315]

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[@barbarastopinski857]

Hi Diane, wondering how you are recovering and what you are doing that is working. Are you doing Dr Fields exercises since he has different ones for different weeks. I am day 7 in - my arm is in a sling but I take it off several times during the day to let my arm hang. I do not have as much pain as I had the first few days. I will start walking outside next week when I am 2 weeks into this recovery couple of times a day short distance at first. Take care.

[@sueraper4253]

Sorry this is the first time I have commented so you can't even imagine my history but here goes: my mother is here, she has dementia, I got up to do my walk at 7 am and have been going 90 mph since. My head was about to explode, had to eat some Calm chocolates. Long story short I came in my office to do the first video just to be able to sit and rest and realized it is my new meditation. I did it with my eyes closed cause I have it memorized. My mom came out of the bathroom then began lugging her clothes out to the closest door. I know she wants to go home cause this is where she belongs right now to complete a work in her heart. Anyway we had a long talk I was quite happy but she went back to negative. So after exercising my arm I thought of a song I wrote called Is Your Slate Clean and that it was talking to her I went to the piano and began to play it I found out how much I needed the breathing exercise and my fingers all enjoyed more exercise playing the piano and thought I should share with you because of the peace I got from you and your video. A great big THANK YOU!!!

[@ToogyHowser]

Thank you for the video! I broke my humerus mountain biking about a week ago, I'm wondering where I would get a sling like this? What would I search for? I also have wound on my elbow and I would love something more open like this versus the traditional closed sling. Thanks again!

[@09olia]

Dear Dr.Fields, thank you so much for the great videos!!! This is really way to go! I would like to ask you if you might add subtitles in Russian,. Many people would be very grateful to you for this!

[@dradamfields]

I'll give that a try. Enjoy the series TMJ Exercises #1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e36Uaaaki8yJlcU TMJ Exercises #2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4SXgGWal6h9mZo TMJ Exercises #3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZDQeaSjorqag5o TMJ Exercises #4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqLLZ3egja-rirM TMJ Exercises #5 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXS1g3ZjndONd8U TMJ Exercises #6 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqPXg3x6rZaggdk TMJ Exercises #7 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGbQn3SZgdGdsJI

[@09olia]

@@dradamfields Thank you so much!!!

[@09olia]

@@dradamfields Dear Adam, thank you so much for adding the auto-translate in the subtitles! People can read the subtitles in Russian and in many other languages now! It would be also great to have the auto-translation for your breathing series.

[@livikatmaki]

Curious what you recommend about wearing the sling?

[@chrisjones-rd3lw]

Hi Dr Fields, I am a 76 year old female, I slipped & fell backwards on to a concrete floor and I broke my humerus on the 1/10/24 it has been very painful up to now , I have still got a lot of bruising & swelling if only I had seen your videos sooner. I have been told by my Traumatologist that I have to keep my sling on for at least another 2 weeks, the exercises he has told me to do are by someone lifting my arm up as far as I can stand it 3 times a day , I find after doing them my shoulder & arm & hand swells up considerably & is very painful do I continue with the exercises or not in another 2 weeks I have start doing exercises on my own, I am not sure if I will be able to yet. I am not a person that gives up easily I am very determined to get it moving again. Is it normal to experience pain after doing the exercises? I have to try to get my shoulder above my head not sure if I can yet. I have to see the Traumatologist again on the 25/11/24 to have more c-rays taken and to see how much movement I have regained, at the minute I am struggling what do you suggest I do ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you regards Christine

[@VirginiaPolizzi]

Hey DR - Thanks! broke my humerus in 3 places - can't get into therapy till Dec (break was Oct 9) 😢 so worried I found you on tube so I could start NOW - You're a Blessing! Where are you located? 🙏😊💕

[@dradamfields]

So happy to help, Virginia. I'm in Los Gatos, California (Silicon Valley)

[@dustbunee2007]

I fell in the parking lot of Wal-Mart on February 23, 2024. All I was doing was opening the back door of my assisted living provider's car to put my bags in the backseat when I fell over the metal strip that anchors the cart corral to the ground (I told a few people that I lost a fight with the cart corral at Wal-Mart). Since I have a mental disability and receive services from ,my county Board of Developmental Disabilities, my provider had to make out an incident report. (Since I'm 47, I'm not eligible for home health, since I have a husband.) I was able to get in to see my primary care doctor that afternoon (I fell in the morning). Since this happened, my husband has had to get up when I do to help me take my shower, get dressed, and get my breakfast--then at night, he helps me change into my nightgown. I have been to an orthopedic doctor twice since it happened, and I have another follow-up and X-ray in a couple of weeks to determine how soon I can take the sling off.

[@mysticangel99]

I fell thru my porch landing on Tuesday evening. The ER said it’s a simple closed proximal fracture of my left humerus I find l can do these first exercises fairly easily. Should l do these for awhile or move to second phase? This shoulder was frozen and had bone spurs a few tears ago. I remember the pendulum exercises. I can’t see my orthopedic person until 5/25. I remember my pt for my shoulder surgery began a few days after. It was very painful. This is very painful. I forged a close healing relationship with my therapist and orthopedic doctor at the time but my insurance changed and l can’t have them for this go around. I was only given three days worth of pain medicine so l am interested in some natural pain management as well. The exercises are wonderful.

[@dradamfields]

Hi Vera, Stick with these as your bone needs some time to start mending. Try some topical analgesics like Tiger Balm or CBD. I'm so happy you found me. ; )

[@neridapignolet5935]

Really happy i found this but 5 months later and now have frozen shoulder and may need surgery 😢

[@dradamfields]

Especially, look at the last video on ESWT FROZEN SHOULDER EXERCISES kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYWogHilmZ50pMmb kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3aYeaaroaZloNE MASSAGE GUN FOR FROZEN SHOULDER kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2q6iIuCfbiAgJo YIN YOGA FOR SHOULDERS kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKrZZ4poh9BjqbM Massage Ball for Shoulder Pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/opC8Ynt9rdyMb6M Theracane for Shoulder Pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4KVZpqBa7x3l5Y Shoulder Pain Stretches kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrIkmehp7SWr5o ESWT and Frozen Shoulder kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKuWZ4uggdyehLs

[@neridapignolet5935]

@@dradamfields Thank you !!

[@karaborden9411]

My 14 year old son broke his proximal humerus 3 weeks ago…. On the high school baseball team he threw to another boy and it broke… turns out he has a ubc cyst… weakened the bone and caused the fracture…. I’m hoping he will recover fully 😢

[@marcedeshofmann2167]

I was cutting paper with a paper cutter, my toe hit a shelf in the floor at the same time I went to cut the paper on the file cabinet. I must have stepped back lost my balance for I saw my arm go in front of me, I slammed against the file cabinet and hit the floor. I thought it was dislocated but no, broke in 3 places, I hit that hard.

[@dradamfields]

Hard hit! Ouch! Skis, Bike, Skateboard...Paper Cutter. I'll let you change the story to parasailing in Monaco and not tell anybody. : ) Sorry, in a silly mood. I'm so glad you found this series early in the process and hope you find some blessings in this challenge. If you find yourself in a plateau in a couple of months, try some ESWT ESWT and Frozen Shoulder kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKuWZ4uggdyehLs

[@vberg1961]

Fractured my humerus greater tubersity Feb 5th while on my daily power walk in my historical town where the city rarely takes care of sidewalks so i went flying and threw my right arm over to brace me but insteadended up with this fracture. At 63 i 'm pretty active and this is driving me insane as i will have to get back to my pullups and pushups...wonder how long that will be.....

[@debbylee7412]

Great video and I will be practising these exercises every day as I was given nothing, just time healing advice. Three weeks ago I was dumped by a wave and somehow injured my arm in the process, the pain was excruciating! The following day I saw an ER doctor and the x-ray confirmed that I have a fractured shoulder, not to immobilise it, just rest and painkillers. However I know have massive bruising running down my arm, which is gradually changing colour from black and purple to yellow, so I know the body is doing its job healing. I’m getting a lot of unwanted attention though because it’s ghastly to look at. Anyway should I get another x-ray from my own doctor and seek physical therapy ? Thank you.

[@MaggieMayHW]

Earlier this year (July 12) I fell & broke my elbow, so was in a brace until Aug 25. Almost had full range of motion back in elbow by end of September, but still had stiffness in hand & wrist. Then I fell & fractured my humerus Oct 5. For 2 weeks my arm was immobilized, now I’m just wearing a sling at night. I started your series for proximal humerus rehab this week. It’s my wrist that I’m having the most trouble with. Can’t turn it palm up. Can’t make a proper fist very well. Should I be doing extra therapy on the wrist or just continue with your series? Also, I’m kind of lost when you’re doing scapular clock…don’t really get it

[@r1seyoga862]

Hi, I've broken the had of my humerus in 2 places whilst skiing in France (day 2 😢), your video is amazing. I've done this video 3 times and it's all fine. When do we know we are ready to proceed. I broke it 3 days ago.