Why Rest WON'T Help Heal Your Rotator Cuff Tear (or Tendinosis)

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @markwalshaw241
    @markwalshaw241 2 года назад +49

    Great video :)
    I had a 10mm tear in my suprasprinatus, doctors said to rest it and after 8 months still no improvement, still limited mobility and extreme pain. Doctors wanting to inject cortisol but I wanted to try everything else first.
    After watching your video I knew what I had to do; Irritate it to wake my body up to repair it. I also cross referenced my daily protein intake and It was super loooow ..and why I think I tore it in the first place.
    Controlled agrivation by doing a few press ups twice per week, drastically upping my protein and in 5 months its healed to the point that I can now do 30 press ups, bench press, press dumbells above my head and also hold my arm out to the side and rotate my fist both directions back and fourth with zero pain.
    I'm 50 years old and the injury was making me feel 80 years old.. Thanks for giving me back 30 years :)

    • @desifit127
      @desifit127 Год назад

      Sir can you please help with this pain. I have rotator cuff for last 6 months

    • @plsniper
      @plsniper Год назад +5

      Wow! I'm 51 and in pain. Now after reading your post, I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!

    • @arunarunarunify
      @arunarunarunify Год назад

      ​@@desifit127what happened ? Me 2 months suffering 😢

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  10 месяцев назад +3

      This is awesome to hear! I'm so glad you were able to heal your supraspinatus tendon and didn't need an injection! Thank you for sharing your story!

    • @GaganDeepsingh-fx1fx
      @GaganDeepsingh-fx1fx 8 месяцев назад

      @markwalshaw have you weared the arm sling in your recovery time ?

  • @Tlaloc1602
    @Tlaloc1602 10 месяцев назад +8

    I injured my left shoulder bench pressing about 15 weeks ago. I felt a pull on the side of my arm followed by pain. I completed my workout with pain but I knew that was it for a while. The pain has remained constant. I have good rotation but pain with some movements. Mostly external rotation. Sleeping can be troublesome at times. I can do all shoulder movements and activities with pain. Bringing the bed covers over from left to right when in bed is my goto check for pain improvement. The pain has not improved one bit for this movement. Dr. recommended rest followed by physical therapy. Rest and PT did not improve my level of pain. I do my prescribed PT exercises regularly and ice daily with no noticeable improvement. They tell you in PT to only do the movement if you feel no pain. If I followed that advice I would do no external rotation movements. I try not to take meds because I want to feel for improvement but I do on bad days. I was finally referred to the orthopedist who believes I have a partial tear because I have some strength. An MRI is scheduled later this week. I want to get back to weight lifting as I see my gains diminishing. Anyhoot, I hope this helps inform fellow sufferers. I will post the MRI outcome when I get the results.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for sharing your journey so far. Yes, please do share your MRI results when you get them back. Thanks!

    • @donadfull8887
      @donadfull8887 8 месяцев назад +3

      How was your MRI and how is your shoulder now?

    • @trillmind-3577
      @trillmind-3577 6 месяцев назад +4

      I literally had the same thing happen to my left shoulder I believe do to overuse from bench pressing. After going through PT which didn’t seem to help for about a month, I had an x-ray and mri done which both proved to be non-conclusive for any tears or breaks, but I guess showed some inflammation ?? Overall since the injury I have returned to the gym and my range of movement is not so bad, I’m able to crank out pullups and other exercises with little to no issue, but some movements especially involving any external rotation are pretty painful like the pushups, dips, and especially bench with a barbell for example. At this point I met with another doctor recently because I didn’t know where else to point to and he informed me I should be fine as long as I continue stretching and basically performing my own therapy and the inflammation should calm down which gave me some relief. Gonna try some methods with a lacrosse ball and just continue my stretching to hopefully lose this pain with certain movements. This has been ongoing since December, hopefully anyone elses situation is going much better than mine and just try to look at the bright side of things.

    • @webbdelasteve
      @webbdelasteve 2 месяца назад

      This is almost word-for-word the exact same thing I did and am dealing with. How is it going these days? Any advice?

    • @user-dx9hz9ou4x
      @user-dx9hz9ou4x 2 месяца назад

      Moringa powder help its the most nutrition plant in the world it helps with inflammation !

  • @cleito001
    @cleito001 11 месяцев назад +2

    It’s hard to find trustworthy videos like this one. The moment I hear to ice it and do nothing I move into the next video. Thank you for caring about helping people’s recovery. Subbed

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  11 месяцев назад

      Happy to help! Good luck with your recovery!

    • @raygsbrelcik5578
      @raygsbrelcik5578 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@GordonPhysicalTherapy I'm way past the initial stage of rehab,
      and am doing quite well. However, I still have trouble doing
      Push-ups. It's really puzzling, because I can punch, and do
      Shoulder raises. How do I overcome that "angle' issue?

  • @Vijai-et8xu
    @Vijai-et8xu 4 дня назад

    Some shoulder discomfort and pain may require a period of rest from exercise which may contribute to and even cause the problem. As the saying goes 'YOU ARE YOUR OWN BEST DOCTOR '

  • @jflsdknf
    @jflsdknf 2 года назад +40

    So many physical therapists and doctors don't know this, or maybe they just don't care, they just threw me into band exercises when I was in excruciating pain like they thought it would help the pain. I left and never went back

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  2 года назад +4

      I'm sorry to hear that. Exercising through pain rarely (if ever) works. Try to find a better PT :-)

    • @hsyadav5550
      @hsyadav5550 Год назад +5

      It happnned to me.. I have a rotator cuff tear... Physio therapy increased the pain to an extent of unbearable pain... So After 3months of physio therapy I stopped it...I m exercising at home with massage and rock salt heat therapy... Pain has reduced a lot

    • @caroldawson3193
      @caroldawson3193 Год назад +2

      I been I therapy almost 5 mths my physio said it will be a slow painful recovery if I don't do the exercises wrk he will his offered other methods but having low pain threshold I declined I stick with exercises he has given me. I'M now able to use a weight n a band 4 beginners.slow gentle exercises winter is horrible atm.

  • @anaszamel7912
    @anaszamel7912 3 года назад +5

    thanks for your great explanation you are the only guy on youtube that discusses the Tendinosis issues to great degree

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад +1

      You're quite welcome! Thank you for your kind words :-) If you have any ideas or suggestions for future videos, please let me know!

    • @amitsharma-ms7hw
      @amitsharma-ms7hw 3 года назад

      @@GordonPhysicalTherapy Sir plzzz reply my comments how can I contact you. How can i share my MRI to you. I've lots of question to ask plzz reply

  • @willk7184
    @willk7184 Год назад +4

    Really well-explained. Thanks for the good info on this. I couldn't understand why resting helped initially after my injury, but then soon after the healing stopped altogether. Makes much more sense now.

    • @desifit127
      @desifit127 Год назад +1

      How are you now

    • @willk7184
      @willk7184 Год назад

      @@desifit127 Hello friend - I'm in P/T now and doing better. Good range of motion and less pain. I will continue with the exercises and am hopeful I can avoid surgery. Thanks again for the video.

    • @desifit127
      @desifit127 Год назад

      @@willk7184 Hi brother, it’s good to know that you are recovering through PT. I wish that you start with your daily routine very soon without any pain around shoulder area.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      Glad this helped!

  • @glorytogod1750
    @glorytogod1750 3 года назад +7

    Thank you for the EXCELLENT video (as always)!! God bless you, your family and your PT work. May your business continue to prosper mightily 🙏🏽

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад

      Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words and positive thoughts :-)

  • @boomsticksmith5136
    @boomsticksmith5136 Год назад +4

    I thought I was really screwed when I severely hurt both my rotator cuffs weight lifting. I couldn't put my right arm behind my back at all and had pain and popping in both shoulders. I learned some lifts are known to hurt the rotator cuffs and some lifts avoid hurting the rotator cuffs. I didn't want to lose all my hard earned muscle. So, I rested my arms until I could lift light weights again and just cut out all lifts that were known rotator cuff killers. My diet has always been super high protein and now I take more joint supplements. After a year I still get a popping sound now and again; but no pain and no hinderance to working out hard. I would say I'm about 90% and hopefully still get better with time.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      Thank you for sharing this information! Which lifts did you identify as the most harmful to the rotator cuff muscles? I have several that come to mind, but I'd appreciate your input :-)

    • @farood5
      @farood5 Год назад

      ​@@GordonPhysicalTherapypls do say which lifts to avoid ?

    • @lhorbrum1818
      @lhorbrum1818 Год назад

      @@farood5 Yes, please do.

    • @farood5
      @farood5 Год назад

      @@lhorbrum1818 I think you mena to tag the video creator so he responds

    • @lhorbrum1818
      @lhorbrum1818 Год назад +1

      @@farood5 You are correct :) Turns out anything over the head is a no go; Shoulder press, incline press are all out.

  • @jessesmith3581
    @jessesmith3581 9 месяцев назад

    Very thorough and helpful. Thankyou Dr. Gordon

  • @VGBGI
    @VGBGI 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video clarifying the meaning of rest

  • @rodbarrett1581
    @rodbarrett1581 Год назад +6

    You know what else doesn't heal your shoulder tears?
    PRP treatment, stem cell treatment, physical therapy.
    It's been 13 months now and after stem cell treatment my mobility is worse then its ever been.
    Every week it gets worse. So now I cant even do physical therapy.
    The only thing left to try is surgery.
    But unfortunately after all these treatments and visits to sports professionals I am now broke. Spent thousands and thousands.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      I'm really sorry to hear that! If you need surgery, will your insurance help cover it?

    • @rodbarrett1581
      @rodbarrett1581 Год назад

      @@GordonPhysicalTherapy Barely. I have kaiser.

    • @rodbarrett1581
      @rodbarrett1581 Год назад +1

      @GordonPhysicalTherapy Have you ever had a case where the patients small tears never healed? I have degenerative tendinosis in shoulder and bicep tendon. Nothing crucial or that extreme. It keeps getting worse . Meanwhile I see others who have far worse injuries and they heal and are back to enjoying life in 3 to 4 months. It's so bizarre. I've never been out of shape a day of my life. My genetics are good. I really don't know what to do at this point. My life is work then waiting around to sleep and repeat. Not one sports medicine professional, not one orthopedic, or any alternative treatment has an answer. I've seen several of each.

    • @AbdellilahElmouchtari
      @AbdellilahElmouchtari 2 месяца назад

      BPC-157 TB500 and HGH cycle those and your shoulder would heal don’t go under the knife

    • @SuperHowyalikemenow
      @SuperHowyalikemenow Месяц назад

      @@rodbarrett1581how is it now?????

  • @TUONOv4
    @TUONOv4 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you so much. I’m possibly going in for a 3rd surgery. 3 torn ligaments repaired. A year later a reverse replacement and now a possible tear. Exhausting and very painful.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  7 месяцев назад +1

      Geez, that's a lot of surgery! Good luck :-)

    • @TUONOv4
      @TUONOv4 7 месяцев назад

      Thank you. I’m old and brittle lol.

  • @themcdermottway6912
    @themcdermottway6912 8 месяцев назад +4

    What if the exercises make the pain worse? I tore my supraspinatus 3 years ago. I did short stint of PT with minimal results. Decided to leave it alone for years and rarely felt pain eventually. Recently, decided to start isometrics and after 4 sessions in a matter of a week time I was back in pain like I felt 3 years ago. It has taken 2 months to limit the pain and now I am terrified to do even the easiest exercises in fear of aggravating it again. What do you suggest?

  • @amitsharma-ms7hw
    @amitsharma-ms7hw 3 года назад +4

    sir do it quickly, plzz make a video about the exercises you've talked about, Isometric to concentric and to eccentric. It'll be very helpful to many folks.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад +1

      Hi, Amit. Please see my reply on the other video. I'll make that other video soon. Thanks! - Luke

  • @hestheman33
    @hestheman33 4 месяца назад

    You are right about too much rest. I found that out when my own shoulder got weaker and less mobility. Right now I am training nothing but my injured shoulder. I have a targeted routine that does not aggravate my shoulder. Lots of shoulder rotation movements and hanging. I do feel my shoulder is getting stronger. I still have a long way to go. I am avoiding bench press and bicep curls....as these have hurt my shoulder and bicep tendon in the past. Eventually I hope to bench press again after my shoulder is rehabilitated, but it will be a while. I also use ice on it as much as I can. I am looking into PRP injections because they show promise if done right by the right doctor. It will increase blood flow to the injured area. This injury is the worst i've ever had....hopefully I can recover without going under the knife. It is a nasty tear though, so we will see.

  • @mayank7825
    @mayank7825 4 месяца назад +2

    I had injured my shoulder in January probably during working out. MRI scan showed that there is some fluid in my shoulder and doctor diagnosed me with rotator cuff tendinosis. I have been taking therapy for about 2 months. I've gained some strength back in my shoulder but it still hurts. It's been around 6 months since my injury. I'm still unable to lift weights😢

  • @itstrue7550
    @itstrue7550 2 года назад +2

    Namaste brother Dhanyvad for this information Radhe Radhe 🙏

  • @nunaubzness3266
    @nunaubzness3266 2 года назад +1

    Thank you. I was told I need surgery straight away. That made no sense to me. What you talk about with rest making it worse is what I’ve experienced. I’m going to spend some time with PT and see if that works short of surgery.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  2 года назад

      That sounds like a good plan. Your PT should help you determine if you do actually need surgery. Good luck!

  • @magsteel9891
    @magsteel9891 Год назад +1

    I have a full thickness partial width tear of the Supraspinatus. I find that if I daily do hanging, stretching, light weights, and stretch band work the range of motion and discomfort is very good.

  • @brendensteltz8803
    @brendensteltz8803 3 года назад +1

    This makes a lot of sense.

  • @stanleydmello5758
    @stanleydmello5758 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent practically good true advice which is working

  • @judyhenley3852
    @judyhenley3852 Год назад +1

    Thank U !!
    Partial tear. Rt.

  • @springteen3743
    @springteen3743 Год назад +2

    Very well explained, 🙏

  • @WBoy-cu1fh
    @WBoy-cu1fh 5 дней назад

    PRP, Dextrose prolotherapy and prolozone gives a huge boost

  • @Sb631flex
    @Sb631flex Год назад +1

    I feel like digging my fingers really hard into the spot where my infraspinatous is irritated it drives blood flow and alleviates the pain. I even have throbbing down at my elbow. It was about 6 months ago I reached back to slip my arm into a jacket sleeve and felt a sharp nerve pain down the right tricep. It became numb right down a strip of skin on my tricep. Since then the nerve pain has decreased but the pain at the insertion site for the InS has persisted. I cannot bench or lateral raise it’s painful still so I’m here on the tube searching for help. Been to PT to see what they know and received some internal external rotation exercises. Feels like this will be hanging around for a while, unfortunately. I believe I got too strong, too fast for my tendon.

  • @iamthatiam4760
    @iamthatiam4760 2 года назад +2

    thank U for your insight & knowledge

  • @TinaMarie0413
    @TinaMarie0413 3 года назад +7

    Your videos have been very informative. I have had steady shoulder pain and limited range of motion, (can't reach overhead and behind ) for a few months and the night pain is def a sleep interrupter. I had an MRI this week, which revealed: supraspinatus tendinosis with partial thickness tear of anterior tendon, lateral slanting acromion (II), fluid in glenohumeral joint with ext into subscapularis recess & biceps sheath. What specific exercises would you recommend? (PS: I'm appreciative of the tip on the heat, it is relieving)

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад +4

      Thank you for your kind words, Tina. I'd start with the exercises in this video first: ruclips.net/video/Z2xomfn1YGo/видео.html
      After that, this video will help you progress the exercises: ruclips.net/video/xbLPHannaog/видео.html
      I hope that helps!

  • @lukeallison88
    @lukeallison88 6 месяцев назад

    Fantastic channel. I've learned a lot.

  • @darrencolton7718
    @darrencolton7718 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video & super informative. Advice thanks so much!

  • @Matt-qu3pg
    @Matt-qu3pg Год назад +1

    Loved this vid. Thank you

  • @ginny177
    @ginny177 2 года назад +2

    An excellent explanation! thank you!

  • @rgraz4929
    @rgraz4929 2 месяца назад

    I've been doing Arnold shoulder presses and quite possibly using too much weight which caused chronic pain in my lower anterior delt area on both shoulders. Pain is felt at the lower part of the exercise when the elbows are still in front of the shoulders. I'm still doing the exercise, but using half the weight doing the exercise MUCH slower and in perfect form. I'll count 8 seconds to extend and 8 to contract. You get much more out the exercise in terms of muscle burning and fatigue, without the shoulder pain. Rest does not help in this case either. Not sure if it's tendons or ligaments. Maybe deltoid attachment... tendonitis.

  • @MOAB-UT
    @MOAB-UT 3 года назад +1

    Good, clear info., thanks!

  • @Green-talk
    @Green-talk 2 года назад +3

    Do you recommend any herbal salve that can help like arnica, red pepper, or ginger to move blood to the area?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  2 года назад

      I do like the arnica blends, but other than that, I don't have anything specific that I use.

  • @michaelyoung4190
    @michaelyoung4190 Год назад +1

    super helpful, thanks man!

  • @naveenbisht8732
    @naveenbisht8732 Месяц назад

    Great channel 🎉

  • @tinahamilton1259
    @tinahamilton1259 Год назад +1

    Had surgery after years of pain wish I had done it earlier.

  • @raven1960s
    @raven1960s Год назад +1

    Very informative video

  • @Executor416
    @Executor416 8 месяцев назад

    @4:55 do you have links for eccentric exercises?
    To confirm, is this the precedence of exercises?
    - Massage/(red light therapy too?) for increased blood flow
    - Band exercises
    - Weights (at full ROM for stretch+strengthening?)

  • @sangeetatojo8433
    @sangeetatojo8433 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Gorden sir

  • @amitsharma-ms7hw
    @amitsharma-ms7hw 3 года назад +3

    hello Gordon sir, I love the way you're explaining tendinosis, and the difference between tendinitis and tendinosis ...I'm suffering from supraspinatus tendinosis from last 1.5 years. I think you're the only one who can heal this completely. Sir in the previous videos you've talked about eccentric strengthening and here you're saying start from isometric and level up to concentric and then to eccentric. plzz elaborate. waiting for your reply

  • @Salford66
    @Salford66 Год назад +2

    I am 57 and have been doing higher weights with lower repetitions. My rotator cuff is sore and uncomfortable rather than painful.
    I have done no gym work for the last month but have done exercises with resistance band. Things are improving but my shoulder isn't 100% yet.
    I had thought about going back to the gym and doing lower weights with more repetitions. What are your thoughts on this?

  • @aasdiqbal3117
    @aasdiqbal3117 8 месяцев назад

    Hi. Your video has given me hope but at the same time, it conflicts with various doctor's opinions who told me to rest or go for a surgery. I will be very thankful if you can share your expert opinion. My MRI report states.
    "No joint ef usion. Evidence of supraspinatus tendinopathy. Focal area of full thickness
    incomplete tear involving the anterior fibers of supraspinatus tendon adjacent to the humeral
    attachment site. The tear measures around 9.0 mm in antero superior length and thickness of
    around 4.5 mm. Rest of the rotator cuf tendons and muscles are unremarkable. No rotator
    cuf muscle atrophy. Bone marrow edema involving the underlying bone. No significant
    subacromial / subdeltoid bursitis. Normal appearance of the long head of the bicep tendon.
    Anterior and posterior labrum are unremarkable. Mild subarticular marrow edema involving
    the acromioclavicular joint"
    Should I resume bicep and tricep exercises to increase blood flow or I should try prp treatment ?
    (Note: I have a an issue for 4 years but it got worse in last 3 months and i haven't been exercising since then.)
    Thanks. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

  • @brianveliz5734
    @brianveliz5734 3 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for such a usefull information. It would be of great help a video with TENS electro device and where tu place the electrods. I broke my elbow few years ago and i cant rotate my hand normally because it was to severe, so I have titanium everywhere and the movement to pick up things must be compensate with the shoulder and it brought the pain problem up.

  • @davidcowan4705
    @davidcowan4705 Год назад +2

    I tore my right side rotator cuff last weekend. Since then I make motions that identify the tendon/muscle groups that create pain on a level of 1 to 10. Once I find the painful moves, I SLOWLY make those moves to the point to where it feels like a pain level of 10. Then I take my opposite hand and I "spot" my injured arm/shoulder to reduce the pain level to a 5. I even use a broom and handle with my left hand to provide support of my right arm as it is extended. I do 15 reps every hour if possible. I also take 200 mg of MANGANESE every day. Hope this helps. So far, each day, my motions get better about 5% each day. This might take 2 months to a year to get 90% recovery. I'm 60. If there is not significant improvement within 3 weeks, I will go to the doctor for an MRI.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      Thank you for sharing your advice, David! Are you able to do any type of light strengthening as well? It sounds like you're really targeting your range of motion (ROM), which is great, and it would be nice to maintain or improve your strength if you're able to.

  • @Legnerps
    @Legnerps Год назад +1

    What about therapeutic massage and rest ?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      Massage definitely helps, and avoiding activities that cause pain is vital as well. Just avoid not using the arm at all. Focus on pain-free use.

    • @Legnerps
      @Legnerps Год назад

      @@GordonPhysicalTherapy thanks. Any luck with acupuncture? Heat wraps?

  • @sonnychung2315
    @sonnychung2315 2 года назад +3

    What kind of heat pad do you recommend to buy for the blood circulation in the shoulders?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  2 года назад +2

      I like moist heat, like a homemade rice/corn bag that you put in the microwave.

  • @ppa1983
    @ppa1983 Год назад +1

    Good information. So would running help the should lee heal faster since blood is pumping more through the body?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      Thank you! Running can actually be aggravating for some people with shoulder pain, especially if the shoulder hurts when you swing it. If you don't experience pain while running, I'd say go for it (just make sure it doesn't hurt after too). I wouldn't say running is good for shoulder pain, but if it doesn't worsen your pain, it's certainly good for the rest of your body (and mind!).

  • @tareq0n843
    @tareq0n843 4 месяца назад +1

    Hello thank you for this rich video, i had an injury in the gym while qgo dumble pressing on a flat bench, and felt pain the next day i did an mri quickly and it stated i have no significant rotator cuff tear, however the last line stated this:
    Low grade small undersurface tear of the anterior border of the infraspinatus tendon. I did physical therapy for a month and took inflammation meds i dont have pain now when doing non lifting movemements, but im concerned about my gradual comback to the gym, can this kind of injury heal completely when i gradually go back to body building, im okay with going as slow as possible to make sure my rotator cuff returns to perfect shape? And what do you propose i should do next? (Im using resistance bands to do rotator cuff movements, no gym yet) and should i be worried for the future in my case? thank you subscribed

  • @johnpaulmahilum8404
    @johnpaulmahilum8404 Год назад +1

    Hi Gordon, Geat video, what's the best exercise for me to recover from Supraspinatus tendinosis with marrow edema along the humeral attachment?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I would work your way up to rotator cuff eccentric strengthening if you can. I have a video on how the strength progression works...

  • @StrideX21
    @StrideX21 Год назад

    I was throwing baseball and next day the back side of my shoulder was suuuuuper sore. I'm not gonna be throwing and I'm gonna do some light exercises every day until I don't feel the pain anymore. It's only like a 3/10 in pain now. Hopefully it only takes 3-4 weeks

  • @demarius71
    @demarius71 Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @marlenekerrmarlene1259
    @marlenekerrmarlene1259 24 дня назад +1

    i fell on my shoulder which was pretty bad from years of lifting on the job= I was keeping it in a sling so guess I should quit that and do more gentle movements = dont want surgery?????????????????

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  24 дня назад

      I would work on your shoulder range of motion when you're ready. If possible, have a PT help you figure out the right pace.

    • @marlenekerrmarlene1259
      @marlenekerrmarlene1259 23 дня назад

      @@GordonPhysicalTherapy thank you

  • @L0ND0NMAN
    @L0ND0NMAN Год назад +1

    Thank you ! Won't hit increase inflamation?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад +2

      If your shoulder is really inflamed, heat can increase the inflammation. However, for most people with shoulder pain, they need the increased blood flow, and heat really helps with that. Also, keep this in mind: you can use both heat and ice on the same day. Heat earlier in the day to get the shoulder loosened up and increase blood flow, and ice later in the day to reduce inflammation. I hope that helps!

  • @sicariomma5996
    @sicariomma5996 3 года назад +1

    Good stuff

  • @KingsofArulArvind
    @KingsofArulArvind 2 года назад

    Hi Gordon kindly help me this issue what stated is MRI
    Supraspinatous tendon is mildly bulky with patchy intrasubstance T2 hyperintensities beyond
    myotendinous junction prominent at insertion with tiny subtendinous degenerative cysts in the
    greater tuberosity of Humerus - Partial intrasubstance tear with Tendinosis.

  • @marvanbee
    @marvanbee 9 месяцев назад +1

    Is tingling doen the arm and down into the fingers a symptom of rotator cuff injury?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  9 месяцев назад

      Not typically, no. That's more common with neck issues and sometimes thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).

  • @ErinM-2024
    @ErinM-2024 3 года назад +1

    I’m hoping you can help me. Back in 1999 I hurt my shoulder. I learned that I had tendinitis. Then, in 2015-2016 it started bothering me again. They said that I have chronic tendinitis and I went to physical therapy. It helped. It is bothering me again but this time I have pain in the bicep area. I’m going to physical therapy but it doesn’t seem to be helping. My bicep area feels really tight

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад

      Are you seeing the same PT you saw before that was able to help you? And are they doing hands-on therapy? If "no", you might consider switching that up first.

  • @ozzydo2314
    @ozzydo2314 3 года назад +1

    After just minutes of resting on the couch I can hardly use my arm. I have constant popping and grinding and my SC join is grinding on top of that.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад

      I'm sorry to hear that! Have you had any luck with treatment of some type?

  • @c.518
    @c.518 8 месяцев назад

    Hi gordon. Is tendonosis an actual TEAR? Why would a ortho doc say its a "frozen shoulder, nothing torn" im thinking he didnt even look at the mri. Btw, more info, its tendonosis involving both supraspinatus and infraspinatus. Small anterior labram. Can you please tell me if he made a mistake. Was even sent to PT, which was painful

  • @davidfuller851
    @davidfuller851 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @arunarunarunify
    @arunarunarunify Год назад +1

    Do injury happened due to an accident will heal by taking rest ?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      No, not likely. Rest rarely helps in the long run. Focus on pain-free use of the arm.

  • @CynaraGilreath
    @CynaraGilreath 5 месяцев назад

    What about stretching? And yoga?

  • @bindhupaul6105
    @bindhupaul6105 Год назад +1

    I have supraspinous and infraspinatus tendonosis also byseps tendonosis. When I do band exercise it is agravating on the arm where is the bycep. Should I still continue. Is it tear or degeneration

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      If the exercises are aggravating your biceps, I would stop them and find exercises that don't cause pain. The rotational exercises can certainly aggravate an inflamed biceps, so look for others.

  • @GaganDeepsingh-fx1fx
    @GaganDeepsingh-fx1fx 8 месяцев назад

    Hi sir, I have a Supraspinatus tear 5.7mm in my left shoulder ,, pls suggest if i need to wear arm sling or not ?

  • @myla6135
    @myla6135 8 месяцев назад

    Hmm. Tears in both subscap and supraspinatus. They work in opposite ways so if you strengthen one you stretch the other and tendons hate being stretched. So 3 months of not resting has created terrible terrible pain.
    People on YT just deal with one tendon. That's easy. But try dealing with both subscap and supraspin. I'm all ears. Which exercises do you recommend that won't kill me? Thank you.

  • @vivekchauhan8045
    @vivekchauhan8045 3 года назад +2

    Hey... I've had been diagnosed with partial tear or tendinosis that was shown with minimal fluid activity. I've been working out with and now on strengthening process. It is okay if I observe some popping sound, there is no pain as of now it's already been 7 weeks now.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад +1

      Yes, it's okay to have some popping, as long as it's not causing pain. Just don't exercise through pain.

    • @vivekchauhan8045
      @vivekchauhan8045 3 года назад

      @@GordonPhysicalTherapy thank you sir... How much time it should take to me be back on my dynamic routine/sports. Do I need to vary of anything else except pain movements.

  • @TH-uk6yj
    @TH-uk6yj 4 месяца назад

    What about after surgery? I’m six weeks out. I’m just not sure how far to push it.

  • @Frog_king11
    @Frog_king11 Год назад +2

    Would electric pulse machines work. Like dr ho.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад +1

      Yes, certain types of electrical stimulation and laser treatments can help improve blood flow and healing.

    • @Frog_king11
      @Frog_king11 Год назад

      @@GordonPhysicalTherapy thank you kindly

  • @angelmoo7502
    @angelmoo7502 3 месяца назад

    When it comes to strengthening exercises with resistance bands, my shoulder will click, however there is no pain. I have been told I have Tendinosis by my doctor. Should I continue the resistance bands despite clicking?

  • @henrynonnenmacher-j316
    @henrynonnenmacher-j316 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the explanation. I am a college baseball player suffering from infra/supra tendinosis and internal impingement. I found that rest from exercising and lifting made my symptoms worse. Would you recommend electric stimulation to promote more blood flow to the area?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад +2

      Hi, Henry. Electric stimulation can help improve blood flow to some extent, but I mainly use it for pain relief. It works well with moist heat, as the heat is good for increased blood flow to the area. Are you able to work with a PT, Henry? If so, they should be able to help you with soft tissue massage, as well as taping and exercise techniques. Let me know if you have additional questions :-) - Luke

  • @aflaz171
    @aflaz171 Год назад +3

    Everything hurts it. Heat is my only saviour or an anti inflammitory!

  • @amitsharma-ms7hw
    @amitsharma-ms7hw 3 года назад +1

    And can we do at the same time healing and strengthening. I am from India, how can I consult you throgh video call and where i send yoy my MRI. plzz reply soon

  • @tedneanderthal7373
    @tedneanderthal7373 Год назад +1

    Might acupuncture help increase blood flow to the rotator cuff area? I don't have pain just occasional twinges. Looks like I will have to stop playing tennis. Sometimes I have no strength in my right arm. Is playing pickleball safe?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад +1

      Acupuncture is always a good option. If strength is an issue, I'd recommend trying to build that up before playing pickleball, although it really depends on the intensity you play at. I love pickleball and play aggressively, so my dominate shoulder can get sore at times.

    • @tedneanderthal7373
      @tedneanderthal7373 Год назад

      @@GordonPhysicalTherapy Thanks!

  • @dfcvda
    @dfcvda Год назад +1

    is my injury the same as wear and tear injury? I fell down the stairs

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      No, if you injured your shoulder during a fall, it's a different type of injury than gradual wear and tear.

  • @L0ND0NMAN
    @L0ND0NMAN Год назад +1

    My physiotherapist told me to exercise with some mild pain but it has significantly aggravated my shoulder, which was irritable before and now is highly irritable. How long would it's take to go back to the previous stage? 😢

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад +2

      This is why I almost always recommend pain-free strengthening, especially in the early stages where the muscles are weak and you're more likely to inflame them. It's hard to say how long it will take you to get back to where you were, but when you start strengthening again, make sure it's pain-free!

    • @L0ND0NMAN
      @L0ND0NMAN Год назад

      @GordonPhysicalTherapy thank you! Definitely, your strategy is better.
      I think my shoulder is really inflammed now, like you, I am not in favour of the steroid injections and can't take the meds either. Can the inflamation go down on its own or is it a nessary evil now, thanks to my physiotherapist?

  • @aj33pk28
    @aj33pk28 Год назад +1

    Hi, Seems like you really reply. I had a minor pain during Gym in shoulder, Front part. I gave it rest, and pain almost went away but My shoulder pops everytime I lift it above my head level and I can feel scar tissue in my Tendons of front muscle of shoulder.
    I have tried to do exercises I got from internet, Like All of them but popping won't go away. I sleep on my shoulders, When I wake up It is strained a little bit everyday. Any helps? Its been 4 months now

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      I'm thinking you might have a biceps tendon issue... I don't have any videos on treating biceps issues yet, but you should be able to find some online. If you're familiar with how to stretch your biceps, you can start there, as long as it's pain-free. Ice usually helps biceps issues as well. I hope that helps!

    • @aj33pk28
      @aj33pk28 Год назад

      @@GordonPhysicalTherapy Thankyou very much for the reply, One more question. I sit alot, One month ago I got pain in my butt which went to inside like inwards legs and above the butt (Glue muslces), Its been 2 months now I feel pain in my waist bone and glute muslces whereas inward pain has gone.

  • @ThePublisher_
    @ThePublisher_ Год назад +1

    thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

  • @maureenhuey8472
    @maureenhuey8472 3 года назад +1

    I have bilateral impingement and tendonosis. I was doing Theraband work and lifting 4 pound weights , 30 reps daily. My physical therapist told me this was too much, that I needed to rest a day or two between work outs. Your thoughts?

  • @iamforthewin6825
    @iamforthewin6825 3 года назад +1

    I've had a partially torn rotator cuff for months so far and I haven't felt pain in a long time. How do I know if my rotator cuff is fully healed because I want to do push ups again and work out.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад

      That's great! It's hard to tell when it's fully healed, but having full, pain-free strength is a good indicator. From there, gradually ease into more strenuous exercises and listen to your body as you go.

    • @fatihaben8953
      @fatihaben8953 Год назад

      My son have it to, can it heal without surgery. And does it 100%

  • @_Say_My_Name_
    @_Say_My_Name_ Год назад +1

    What about prp?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      I'm no expert on PRP, but I've always thought it was a positive treatment for tissue healing in general. It's just not my expertise.

  • @evelinayounan8090
    @evelinayounan8090 Год назад

    I did foulishly external and internal rotations abductions on my good shoulder cause was scared that it might freeze like other arm now...3 days later i have shoulder joint night pains , rom is intact....i will do pt daily cause last time i didnt do it and after 3 months frozen shoulder.....do you know how i should monitor those night pains ....how long its too much and possible agravation😢

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  11 месяцев назад

      I think it’s a good idea to stretch your shoulder daily, but if you were doing rotator cuff exercises daily, that would likely explain your pain. With rotator cuff strengthening, every other day is best, and make sure to keep it pain-free 👍. Did that answer your question?

  • @ZookeeperJim
    @ZookeeperJim Год назад +1

    Just spent ten minutes trying to figure out why I was only getting one ear audio haha

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      I'm sorry about that! I'm not very tech savvy and have since figured out the problem with my microphone connection ;-)

  • @SupERsNipAa327
    @SupERsNipAa327 3 года назад +2

    Hey luke! I have mild supra/infra tendinosis with interstitial fraying plus some fluid in the subacromial subdeltoid bursa. What kind of work do you recommend for me to fully recover, as somebody who is a fiend for exercising and lifting. Just got the mri results today and have been dealing with this since October. Appreciate your word of advice, thank you thank you thank you for these videos!!!

    • @SupERsNipAa327
      @SupERsNipAa327 3 года назад +1

      Where are these links for healing? Is a lacrosse ball efficient for myofascial release?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад

      Hi, Patricc. Check out this video I just made last week, where I talk about not resting and what to do instead for RC healing and a return to lifting and exercising: ruclips.net/video/s_mY0pOw_U8/видео.html
      This video about how to heal and recover should also help: ruclips.net/video/D31zUF5Sqp0/видео.html
      Let me know if that helps!

    • @jeffmckinley4810
      @jeffmckinley4810 3 года назад

      Hi Patricc, how is your recovery going? My MRI just came back with all these symptoms as well. Did you drop upper body weight lifting all together?

    • @SupERsNipAa327
      @SupERsNipAa327 3 года назад +2

      @@jeffmckinley4810 Hey man, glad to be able to share my testimony with you today. Rest assured, your condition will get better, but it takes time, patience, and some work.
      I found that stretching and extending my muscles everyday had done a lot to improve my condition. The best stretch for me personally is to reach your arms out in the sky as far as you can forming a Y.
      I want to emphasize you stretching out the pecs and more importantly your lat muslces, those are big culprits that lead to shoulder pain and internal rotation.
      I also have been doing weekly, sometimes multiple times a week, external rotations with resistance bands. Definitely want to strengthen those rotator muscles but it doesn’t end there.
      I have integrated bent-over upper back rows and face-pulls to strengthen all of the upper back muscle fibers and everything else supporting the posterior scapular complex. You want to stimulate and grow your rear delts, mid traps, and lower trap muscles. The cross cable exercise for low traps is good as well as doing pull-ups. Pull-ups are solid, but integrating dead-hangs also strengthens those smaller muscle fibers in your shoulders and arms.
      To answer your question, no I did not give up upper body training, I actually found that pushing through the snapping/ and pain and growing a pair while exercising and even doing over head presses actually helped me out in the long run.
      Don’t give up on your weight journey man, just the other day I benched 275, and I’m doing well. Maybe here and there I’ll feel some shoulder pain but it isn’t debilitating like it used to be. Just make sure you lift with solid technique, properly loading your muscles, and know what you can handle.
      I wish you a solid recovery brother

    • @jeffmckinley4810
      @jeffmckinley4810 3 года назад

      @@SupERsNipAa327 Really appreciate the response. I've been suffering for 3 years with knife like pain when doing bench press, and have had just been going through the motions of trying not to aggravate anything. I finally got the MRI and and now understand the issue(s).
      Going to incorporate the things you've suggested and continued physio/massage! Can't wait to be benching again.. it's like the dessert of training!

  • @GauraRader
    @GauraRader 3 года назад +1

    There is a product called rotator reliever and part of it is a device that pulls the arm slightly down at night and they claim it increases circulation. Have you heard of this product or do you think it would help?

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  3 года назад

      No, I haven't heard of that product... have you tried it?

    • @GauraRader
      @GauraRader 3 года назад

      @@GordonPhysicalTherapy I have not. Wondering whether I should spend the money haha.

  • @m.marriott5996
    @m.marriott5996 4 месяца назад

    Hot massaging head on the shower wand partly helped for me.

  • @dankool688
    @dankool688 4 месяца назад +1

    PT gave me nothing but a printout of what exercise to do that I was already doing, disappointed, wasted time and money 👎

  • @sheenukapoor8694
    @sheenukapoor8694 2 года назад +1

    What’s with the quote marks!

  • @Ruleverse200
    @Ruleverse200 Год назад +1

    thanks for wasting 8 minutes of my last life.👍🙏

  • @robertIvan-dev
    @robertIvan-dev 2 года назад +1

    Surgery. Just get the surgery already

  • @JohnnyRebel1776
    @JohnnyRebel1776 3 года назад +2

    Yeah well when it first happens the pain won't allow you to do much, buddy.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  2 года назад +1

      True. But still focus on pain-free stretches and activities to keep the shoulder from tightening up.

  • @Willowtree53
    @Willowtree53 11 месяцев назад +1

    The rotator cuff is a tendon, not a muscle. Your video describing the rotator cuff is confusing. Tendons don't heal.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  11 месяцев назад +3

      That's not accurate. The "rotator cuff" refers to a group of 4 muscles, and each muscle has a tendon where it attaches to the bone.

  • @denisefuentes7905
    @denisefuentes7905 Год назад +1

    It’s “those”. Not “those ones”. English please.

    • @GordonPhysicalTherapy
      @GordonPhysicalTherapy  Год назад

      I'll do my best, Denise...

    • @rebeccakiser2443
      @rebeccakiser2443 Год назад +3

      Seriously, Denise? It is not your place to correct him for the way he speaks. No one is perfect. Be kind! At least he is trying to empower us with knowledge regarding shoulder pain. He never claimed he was an English Professor. If you cannot say something nice, then say nothing at all. Ugh! Perfect people are exhausting!