Science Says Most Shoulder Pain Eliminated Without Surgery- 4 Simple Steps at Home
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2018
- "Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present: Science Says Most Shoulder Pain Eliminated Without Surgery- 4 Simple Steps at Home
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Hanging from a bar changed my life. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't fix you right away. It took me 6 months of it to get back to normal. In the beginning there was a huge shift, like an arrow was being ripped out of my shoulder, and then I would get waves of it in the months after. Each time I thought it was done I would get another shift. What I did is I would do sets of the hanging in combination with sets of dropping down into a deep squat and just sitting there. Those 2 things together are a killer combo. One resets the upper and one resets the lower. When you drop down into a squat, flex your glutes and feel how that opens your hips and gets you deeper into the stretch.
Interesting ❤
I have had moderate to severe shoulder pain for almost two years from work injuries. I've been to doctors and denied workers compensation About a month ago I came across this video. I started doing shoulder exercises by following your instructions in this video and went from shoulder pain at virtually every movement to about 80% pain free. Thank you for sharing your info and educating us. Have a great new year God Bless
I must investigate this! Super that you've had positive results.
U did everyday ?
Thanks.
Ive had rotator cuff problems for about 18months. I hanged for 1min per day for 3 days and I cant feel any pain and I have full range of motion...simple but amazing, no clicking/cracking nothing. I will continue this everyday
You have a rather unusual face.
How are you doing now? I have rotator cuff injury it seems and it hurts even when lifting light . I also hear clicking comming from both shoulders. Please help .
@@dingdong6005 Does the clicking hurt because mine does especially in right shoulder. Also feels like a tendon or muscle moves in my right upper arm that is not situated right. Worst condition to have. Went to therapist and learned my pain starts from neck then leads to upper back and then to upper right forearm. Not sure if I will ever recover from this.
I like the cutting edge graphics on the white board! So Bob & Brad!
Sirs, YOU DID IT U GOT MY RIGHT
SHOLDER BACK IIN SHAP WHERE I CAN NOW DO A BENCH PRESS WITH MINIMAL PAIN !!! I FOLLOWED YOUR INSTRUCTIONS
AND IT WORKED. THISEANS SO MUCH TO ME. I BEING EXTRA CARFULL TO COME UP ON WEIGHT IN SMALL INCREMENTS
YOUR GOOD ADVICE WORKED !!!!!!
MUCH 9LOVE TO YOU BOTH
Ed Cammarata how much did I take ?
This video and Dr. Kirsch's book saved my life after terrible rotator cuff tear and frozen shoulder! Shared more in book review. Thank you guys so much!!!
What did you do.. Did you went surgery?
I came here just to listen to the theme song one more time 😅😆
Justin Barr it reminds me of a Saturday Night Live skit, it’s adorable.
Hahh
Nice Video clip! Sorry for butting in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Schallingora Font Storage Scheme (just google it)? It is a great one off product for getting rid of your shoulder pain without the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate at last got cool success with it.
1 year post labrum surgery…started hanging a few weeks ago and pain has almost disappeared. Prior to that, was thinking I had re-torn my should again. Highly recommend this
I have a bad shoulder … bought the book …read it and started hanging along with a few physio exercises … I’m only a week or a bit more into this program and the results are amazing!
I injured my shoulder lifting weights the first week in January 2020. After the injury occurred, I iced it and took Ibuprofen. Then, I started doing the shoulder stretches you guys recommended in another video. Just this week (3 weeks later), I started doing the hanging exercise in this video at the gym. I can't believe how much better my arm is! The pain is almost gone. You guys are awesome!!!! Thank you!
Really?
How are you doing now? I have rotator cuff injury it seems and it hurts even when lifting light .
Ding Dong, My shoulder is still good. After I did these exercises, my shoulder healed, and I don't have any issues with it now.
Wow, simple and finally, something that works!!! Thank you famous Bob and Brad!
Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge! This is so helpful as a massage therapist!
Bless you guys for the videos. I appreciate you getting to the point about it early and then expanding your message. I've sat in for a few episodes now and I gotta say thanks. You guys are the best!
Thanks so much guys. Working my way through all your shoulder related videos.
Thank you both for ALL your wonderful n operation free videos
They've really helped myself n my clients
God bless you both
worked for me..63 yrs old, shoulders have not felt this good in 30 yrs...just be hanging for a couple of minutes, each day...took about 2 months to heal
So many UA-cam vids on this problem which I've had for about 6 weeks, this sounds great thanks guys
I am doing alot of shoulder exercises from utube and my shoulder impingement injury is recovering great and my shoulder has gotten so much better. Good posture helps!
Thank you so much for Sharing your Knowledge.
You guys have the most useful channel on youtube. You guys saved me a few times. Thank you very much!
Many thanks for all your advice which I have used for a number of problems like frozen shoulder
And back pain and am 70 years old, still working, stand on my feet most of day. I have scoliosis and
Have one leg slightly shorter than the other. You both are a joy to watch!!
I’m a true believer in doing dead hangs. I have had shoulder impingement for 10+ years. I’ve seen a sports medicine doctor, a chiropractor, and a physical therapist without any relief. I started to do the shoulder hang as recommended by Dr Kirsch and felt relief after a couple weeks after doing it daily. I then had a serious medical issue that kept me from hanging for three months. Last week, the pain of shoulder impingement came back. I restarted doing daily shoulder hanging and within a couple of days, the shoulder impingement pain began to lessen.
How are you doing now? I have rotator cuff injury it seems and it hurts even when lifting light . I also hear clicking comming from both shoulders. Please help .
You guys are amazing! I did this search because my husband got shoulder pain, we also on vacation right now and he went on a rollercoaster ride 🤦♀️ when I told him not to and got worser. But hopefully he will start some of the excercises that you showed in your other videos as well and he will heal.
Can you do a video on a rotator cuff strain? I was recently diagnosed with one and was wondering if you had any experience with this. Thanks Bob and Brad, you guys are great
I love what you guys do here and most of your videos have been very helpful. Thank you for the vid! :)
Thank u so much for your reply
I will try that the next time I go to the gym, again thanks for your quick reply, cant wait for your next video
My left shoulder froze up, and I was told, after an MRI, that I had a three centimeter rotator cuff tear, an impingement, the beginnings of arthritis, and a messed up bicep. Physical therapy made everything better, and I was able to avoid surgery. 🥳
Will we never need surgery in our life? I mean are these effects permanent?
I did this religiously, I am 1 month in, I hang for more than 1 min. I do the weights at 3 lbs, but started with no weights at all. I am amazed at how my shoulders feel.
I love hanging- will do it for the rest of my life. U can feel the impingement pulling away from the bone giving more space. It just feels good
Wow. My shoulders had both been bothering me for months, and two weeks after I started doing the things in this video, they're both VASTLY improved. And honestly, I noticed a major difference after only a few days. I bought Dr. Kirsch's book, but the program is just what B&B say here; the rest of the book is explanation/illustration of the change in the joint, plus some testimonials for motivation. Just do it!
The hanging really worked for me. Thanks for the awesome tip.
Bob let Brad speak. Brad let Bob speak. Gosh! Good video guys
I bought a free standing chinning bar. The stretch I get really does help. This is only day 3. Hanging in there!
My wife took my 4 wheeler and side by side in our devorce so that may be why the pain spread from my heart to my shoulder 😅😅 bob and tom you guys are great
Thank you for the video.
I've suffered mild shoulder irritation in both shoulders for over 5 years now. Door frame stretches were recommended by my chiro, and were successful at keeping the situation from worsening sooner, but were completely ineffective at solving the issue.
About 2 months ago, my shoulders started getting a hell of a lot worse. I'm a truck driver and i need my shoulders to be functioning effectively, as the job i do can be quite physical. Can't work. Can't earn. My wife and i are building a house at the moment, and we've got a little one on the way.... So as you can imagine, the old sphincter was starting to palpitate a little lol.
Luckily i found a really good physical therapist, and he informed me that one of my shoulders was very near to freezing up. His method loosened things up considerably for me, but after a few days things started back sliding a little.
Then i found one of your videos on alleviating shoulder pain using the hanging method, whilst recommending reading Dr. Kirsch's book to get a more detailed understanding of the potential issues involved, and the process to hopefully correct those issues. I was pessimistic, yet curious and cautiously hopeful. I bought the book, and gave Dr Kirsch's method a go.
It's been about two weeks now, and my injury is definitely reversing, and has improved MASSIVELY! I have very little pain when using my shoulders overhead now, and I'm experiencing a massive improvement in joint mobility and stability. I'm very near to being back to full strength, with a full range of motion, and my shoulder almost isn't even an issue at work anymore.
At home, my shoulder would ache and throb at rest when lying down, which impacted heavily on my ability to get a decent night's sleep, and as of tonight that has all but subsided.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that anyone suffering from a similar condition, give serious consideration to attempting this therapeutic approach as I'm pretty certain as things stand today, that I have narrowly avoided a Workcover claim and imminent surgery. VERY HAPPY with the results.
Thank you very much Dr's Bob and Brad (and Dr Kirsch too lol). If i hadn't seen your video and your recommendation to read Dr Kirsch's book, i would be in a considerably worse place right now. Thanks again.
Thanks!!! Bob and Brad!!!!
Suffered from shoulder pain for months! Right shoulder tendonitis. Spent $500 for physical therapy. Ended up at a chiropractor. Saw this video, started this shoulder stretch that you recommend. Felt better instantly! That was a month ago. Still feel great! Thank you so much! You saved me from shoulder surgery! 😊
Forgot to tell you how great I think your programs are
I have been having unexplained (no accident, strain, etc.) shoulder pain for several months. My chiropractor accomplished nothing in two appointments. I was contemplating acupuncture or seeing an orthopedic person. My shoulder pain is almost gone within two days of hanging out at the bar. I can't thank you guys enough for doing these shows. You have saved me time, money and probably trips to dead ends.
How many beers did you drink in order to chase the pain away :-)
Same 2 days my shoulder is way better and it was even going into my neck love you guys and God of course
How are you doing now? I have rotator cuff injury it seems and it hurts even when lifting light . I also hear clicking comming from both shoulders. Please help .
You guys are awesome. Thank you.
This really does work and works very well. Try it daily and you won't be able to live without it.
Bob and Brad, where did you get the wall mounted pull up bar?
You guys are great,!!
Fantastic!
Wow! This information is Encouraging!! I have an Appt w/Orthopedic will bring this to his attention. Interesting and I will research further!
Thank Y’all- couldn’t come at a better time for me 🤩
Worked and works for me, it was amazing.
Bob and Brad are the bomb !
You’re getting me there chaps! Thanks 💪
You guys are wonderful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I'm gonna try this
Wow that’s amazing 😉 I’m going to check this out at the gym as a warm up
Hope it works out well for you :
I fixed my severe shoulder pain of several years by lying on my back and doing very slow "snow angels", pausing and holding when the pain was great and then continuing on as the pain resided. Took about a month to fix. For those who are nervous about the hanging, it may be an alternative. Wish I'd know about the hanging, though, I would have certainly tried it!
How are you doing now? I have rotator cuff injury it seems and it hurts even when lifting light . I also hear clicking comming from both shoulders. Please help .
Completely pain free for the past five years. That was after two years of severe pain that made it hard to even sleep. My injury may have been different than yours, I'm not a doctor, so don't take this as medical advice, but this is what worked for me.
Lying on my back with my arms straight out to the sides, arms always in contact with the floor, I'd do the "snow angels" movement, slowly moving my arms into a position where my shoulders hurt, leaving them there until the pain subsided, then moving them some more until it hurt again, until I'd gone through the whole range of motion until my hands touched above my head, still in contact with the floor. When I was done it felt no better, but I did it again the next day and the next and over a month's time the pain went away. I kept at it even when it didn't seem to be working for the first couple of weeks. I continue now to keep my shoulder joints limber by stretching them out twice a week before I lift weights. There is still some clicking, but as I limber them up with a stretchy band, the clicking mostly goes away, and I never experience pain any more. By the way, I'm 61. Good luck!
@@johnnyfever9708so how many sets and repetitions did you do on the snow angel movement?did you do them every day?
Just one set of complete full motion, maybe taking one to two minutes, per day.
@johnnyfever9708 thank you for your reply...yeah I still have not tried your snow angel but I am going to try it soon, I have very limited range of motion in that extended side arm position and have been going through physical therapy which has definitely helped but only to a certain point I still might get a mri not sure yet, yeah those shoulder problems are no joke, people don't realize how much we use shoulders in everyday life, my shoulder pain has had a big impact on my life but since seeing some improvement its been a bit of encouragement...thanks again, so sorry I didn't intend on writing a novel 😀
Better volume in the future pls and ty
I’m currently dealing with bicep tendinitis from lifting weights and it’s been lingering so I’m hopeful this will help.
Excellent study and a great video.
I will try this now as I am suffering from impingement in R.sh joint with crepitus sound, painful during the motion specially circumduction.
Thanks I will feedback if it really gonna worked on me.
svnirtar - Circumduction sounds painful enough without the shoulder issues, too.
Hi Bob and Brad. Thanks for the video. I am an OT with impingement on both shoulders with what I expect is osteo arthritis. I will give this routine a go. I think I will pick up the book too. Great video.
Got an update for us?
Any thoughts on varying distances between hands (wide or narrow grip)? What about pull up grip for external rotation? Would this be of an benefit?
You guys are great.
At 50, I got shoulder pain on both sides. I was working anyway and practising jogging. But since the pain was limiting my work capacity, I visited a couple of doctors. They didn't help. At least, I was not offered a surgery. I used to practice sport intensively when I was younger, so I know things about my body. I got the feeling I should do pull ups. I had not done any for a couple of years. So, I installed a pull up bar in my garden and I started working on it. My shoulders were limiting me. I did only one pull up the first time. But then 2, 3... up to 9. After a few sessions, my shoulder pain was gone. There is also something easier than pull ups that I do : I hold a wooden bar (previously holding curtains) above my head. I make it move back down, up and front down 10 times. Then I make it swing above my head still. I keep holding the extremities of the bar during all the process. Bye bye pains !
Ahwwww positive vibes amen 🤗 thanks
This was excellent video. I've had shoulder pain for a few years now. Went to the rheumatologist doctor, had ultrasound tests and they couldn't find anything wrong, yet I had a lot of discomfort in both shoulders. The doctor had no suggestions for me, and that was that. I just viewed this video and did the exercises shown and now my shoulders feel very much better! Easy fix!
I thought I'd give an update to my original comment. My shoulders have been relatively discomfort free since I've started this stretching. I'm 67 years old, and now able to do my exercise routine of calisthenics and can go back to doing pushups! Had to stop doing them before because of the shoulder discomfort/pain. Just started again and up to 8-10 pushups and hope to increase that number in a few weeks. I'm doing the stretching holding on to the top of a door wearing gloves for about 15 seconds a few times a day or when I can remember to do the stretching. And it really has helped me. I'm also a musician and holding my instrument was difficult because of the shoulder discomfort, so that's improved as well. Thanks.
Sadhu
@@argyle6674 💪🏽💪🏽
This really works. I've had an incomplete tear of my supraspinatus tendon for about a year and a half. I've spent months doing conventional physical therapy without too much success. So I started doing PRP injections on the tear and got much better but I still had the shoulder impingement that caused the tendon tear in the first place. So out of desperation I looked at the internet for some way to get rid of the impingement and found the doctors book on amazon. It had a lot of positive reviews that actually seemed to come from real people so I bought it. If you are going to really do this method you will need to get some wrist braces off of amazon that have hooks on them to help with your grip. Getting rid of the structural problem is what you are trying to do, not increase your grip strength. But to sum it up, buy his book and read it. Follow his methods and it will fix your shoulder like freaking magic. His methods really do work. I wish I would have bought this book a year ago. It is the real deal.
thank you after 5 months no pain
Hey Bob and Brad, how do I get your wall anchored hanging bar? I looked at your products on amazon and couldn’t find it - please help! I’m in pain! Thanks so much.🙂
Stumbled across you guys and this video. I've had shoulder pain and issues dating way back to my college years. Do lots of basic exercises and stretches that have had minimal effect. I tried this stretching exercise twice now and my pain is completely gone. Amazing. Push this video around everyone
I don't know what's in the book but I made my bar from a wooden clothes rod; the type that's in bedroom closets, and is available at most hardware stores that have a lumber department. It can be installed in a doorway, since these usually have structural support that you can screw the brackets into. I'd advise metal brackets, though I'm using the plastic ones, which work fine with me (I'm 165 lbs).
Yeah, most Famous Physios not so bright on geography, but brilliant for shoulders and many other things, thank you!
You two remind me of Abbott, and Costello. LOL.
Seriously tho, thanks for the tips. I'm older, and am just getting back into distance freestyle. (Trying to learn the new "catch".). Hopefully, between a better stroke, more pineapples, and your exercises, I can minimize my shoulder pain. Am now a subscriber. Keep up the good work, and thanks again.
The palms down technique is perhaps to remove any biceps tendon activation.
Thank you Bob & Brad, I've been dealing with grinding, popping & hurting shoulders for nearly ten years. Nothing has worked earlier, but now my shoulders rotates more smoothly and less painful after just a few days of hanging. Can't wait to see the end results!
I’ve been told I have bursitis recently after suffering with shoulder pain for over two years. Still waiting for the NHS to send me an appointment for an MRI. Been doing theraband shoulder exercises for over a year which hasn’t helped! Glad I watched this video.
This book works ! send me a PM .
How you feeling now?
I've been so frustrated with shoulder pain the last few weeks and stopped lifting weights because of it. After over a month with little improvement I found your stretches and within two or three days could lift weights again, and now, about five days later, my shoulder's almost totally better. It was likely my hunched over posture that caused it. I also happened to have bad vertigo last week and found your home remedy that cleared it up without an ENT. So thanks so much for your help and keep it up.
FlyingOverTr0ut Dr Berg here on YT also says to massage the opposite calf of your shoulder for a few minutes and that would also reduce shoulder pain.
I'm in the exact situation. Been dealing with the shoulder pain for about a month now, quit lifting weights but there isn't much improvement. Started yesterday with those exercises, we'll see if it works as good as you say. I surely hope so.
@@Darkest_Soul_187 Hey how was your progress?
@@Darkest_Soul_187 Let us know about your progress, mate. Thanks!
@@FrederickAgustin They never do follow-up. 😄
@Bob & Brad Would the positive effect will be the same if I hang on a parallel dip bar? It is a kind of hanging horizontally. What do you think? Many thanks in advance and have a great day
I'm only a layman but I have had success in strengthen the subscapularis as it is a major muscle that helps pull the humerus down and back. also the infraspinatus and teres minor
Will try this. I already do pull-ups.
Overhand /palm-down grip? What do you think of a neutral grip for all & / or palm up for dumbbell raises?
Wow. Been the hang several times a day for 4 days now and my shoulder feels 90% better. Even after doing all the Pt to avoid another shoulder surgery. 🤦♂️ so simple.
Also helps decompress your spine. Some of us unable or unwilling to use the inversion gimmick for that.
My couch at gym told me about the book and I started hanging. My shoulder pain decreased 95%. I hang about 30 sec. at a time, for 3 sets
i get shoulder tension from sleep - im convinced of it. I try alot of your techniques & i think hanging might just do the trick. Childs pose & angel moves on the wall only goes so far. Thank you
Josh be wary if you are a side sleeper as I am. I now have bursitis which is quite painful. I can't remember injuring my shoulder, but the pt says it can happen from sleeping on my side!
Lindalee Johnson Lots of people side sleep. Its how badly the shoulder gets squashed on the sleeping side. A pillow can reduce this. I much prefer side sleeping. Back sleeping feels too tense of a position
I hope things get better for you asap
Would these be safe to do with a 10 to 2 o'clock labrum tear? Or is there anything safe to do to help with this? Trying to avoid surgery.
Note: Kauai is the northernmost island in the Hawaiian island chain. It's the oldest island in the chain and has the greatest diversity of wildlife.
Just started my "therapy", been at it for a couple of days. The cracking/popping "velcro" noises coming from my shoulder are quite interesting.
Crepitus, generally not a problem
Joshua Perry thats not crepitus...
Nice
Loved your presentation, I'm going to start this exercise tomorrow.
On a comical side note, and please don't be offended too much,
but half way through I was thinking Toody and Muldoon.
Will this help with shoulder bone spurs?
Hi. I am grateful for your videos...found them after my Dr suggested I look online for PT. I have a question he didn't answer. My shoulder has arthritis, a small rotator cuff tear, Impingement (lots of fluid), and most of all is frozen. When I went to him, it was for pain in my arm, so much so he had an MRI done of my humerus, that was negative. Later, pain was evident in my shoulder and he did an MRI and found the above mentioned issues. I had reduced mobility all along which got worse over the months it took to find out what was wrong. I am doing the exercises you show for the frozen shoulder. Anyway, why does my arm hurt?
It will hurt during the exercise, but should provide relief afterward. Easy does it, though.
Had impingement in both shoulders. Used different docs due to insurance changes. One surgery done in 2016 and fine into this day. Second surgery done 2019 and just reactivated end of 2023. I’m shocked.
Will try this hanging stuff but I’m not hopefully because pull ups are a big part of my work out routine so I’m always hanging
Two Questions: How many days of the week are the exercises performed? Are they straight sets or performed in a circuit?
The extensions you demonstrated with palm up, I believe, but you say it should be done palm down; I was wondering which way the extension should be done, palm up or palm down? Thanks!
Diego
Great! Could this be extended to hips? I mean, if you hang from your feet somehow, your hip pain might go away?
Does this help with the much less common "internal impingement" as well? or does this only apply to the supraspinatus (mentioned in the video)? Could you perhaps do a video on explaining the difference between internal and external impingement and the difference in treatment?
Tfs! I've got to try this!! To everyone reading this, Jesus loves you.
Just a note of warning. If you haven’t had an MRI of the shoulder it is very difficult for anyone to give a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. A partially torn Rotator cuff or torn labrum can become measurably worse if not treated properly. Bone spurs can cause tearing of the rotator cuff . Repeated movement that is painful could be bone spurs cutting into tissue . Take caution when trying self treatment for extended or severe shoulder pain. You could be doing extensive damage to your shoulder.
2012 Kauai Study: 92 patients -> 90 successful -> 98% success rate
70 - Impingement
16 - Rotator Cuff tear (MRI)
4 - Frozen shoulder
2 - Severe Arthritis
Would this work for a shoulder labrum tear? I have a tear from 10 to 1 o clock. Thanks!!
Hi. In some shoulder video a while ago Brad showed a sort of massage by finger tips on the top of the arm at the bottom shoulder. I’m sorry I can find it now. Please let me know where that is. Thank you! 🙏
I have had a rotator cuff injury on both of my shoulders for almost 2 years, and I dont have money for surgery, I hope this works and thank you for this video.
FreedomtoAll hey, how did it go?
Did it work?
FreedomtoAll
It worked?
I freaking hate comments like this that never respond with a follow up..
It probably worked for him since he hasn't come back to complain :)
It’s really difficult to stay consistent I would love to have class with you brad hehe
Presuming I have a penched shoulder, is it okay to do the exercises every day? Or, should I do them every other day?
What was the #2 step that you skipped? You cover #1 hanging, and #3 the light weights. What was "partial w + brg -> fall"?
My recent x-rays show no more cartilage in the left shoulder. I had plenty in a 2017 x-ray but as of 2 weeks ago, it's just bone on bone - and it hurts. Not sure if I did this to myself by weightlifting too heavy over the years. Would this hanging technique work for me or those with severe arthritis? I'm open to anything.