This video was incredibly succinct well shot and scripted when most other PT videos are extremely long winded unscripted and shot poorly with terrible audio. This is extremely good content and I hope you are proud of it.
@@PTProgress But at no time did you say anything about "IF YOU CAN'T DO THESE TESTS BECAUSE THE PAIN IS TOO GREAT ........" !!!!!! I can't even raise my arm to find out !!!
I needed this root-cause tool so bad. It was my subscapularis. I then watched a couple of videos on "releasing" it. Within 10 min of watching this video, my pain was gone. Thank you SO much, Sir!!!
:45 Empty Can Test - Supraspinatus 1:25 Drop Arm - Supraspinatus 1:50 Lag (Pitcher) - Supra/Infra/Teres 2:30 90% then externa-Infraspinatus 2:45 Lift of back - Subscapularis
I hear you! I am sort of following this guy's movements and I'm about to cry from the pain. This has been going on & off for DECADES for me (Yeah, I'm old) and I've had enough! I'm going to see a shoulder orthopedist next week.
@@imveryhungry112 Ultimately, you need to get an MRI. The MRI tells no lies. It's also the thing that HMO's and insurance companies fight like hell to NOT let the patient get, the stingy bastards.
Phew. I think I passed all your “tests” - I’ve been stressed the last week or so after injuring my shoulder which I had surgery on in 2015 (full rotator cuff repair) and hoping and praying I didn’t damage it to the point of surgery. Had an X-ray earlier today and the doc ordered me to REST it for the next 10 days. Praying it heals…. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
When I called to make an appointment, the facility wanted to know if I needed to meet with a surgeon or a therapist before moving forward. I don't know if I need that! I have no idea what I did to my shoulder. It was frustrating.
Oh man this helps a LOT; after a medical procedure (cardio version with arms locked down) - cannot move arm behind my back. This vid helps a ton to ID the potential issue. PT has helped a lot with the pain, and we are making progress with mobility. Thx for the vid! 👍🏻
Well, I just sprained mine due to wrong form in rear delt fly. I tried all of these and thank God that I didn't really felt any pain nor discomfort. I still feel a slight sensation of small pain in some movements but I believe it's nothing serious. Thanks for this video!
Him Tim it's uncle Mick, love seeing you on UA-cam. I have had 3 Arthoscopic surgeries on my rotator cuff and now I'm old and decrepit. 😂😂😂 Love you guys!
Thanks a lot. I felt a tear in my anterior deltoid area when bench pressing. I was able to continue with some pain (not smart) but I didn't think it was super serious. I was able to perform all of these without pain (3 weeks later, I didn't try prior till today which was 3 weeks after injury). I think I might have had a very minor tear somewhere but that it's all good now. Thanks again
Warning, prepare for severe pain if you do have a rotator cuff injury. I am in tears from the pain after moving my shoulder too much. So I learned it is what my Dr thinks it is and that referral to the orthopedic specialist is needed, but knowing it's my rotator cuff has done nothing but cause severe pain that is unbearable. Thanks
This video has excellent quality Unfortunately, none of the things listed here have triggered my shoulder pain Recently, I think I damaged something in my shoulder doing W holds with tension bands But the only way I can trigger the pain is by holding my arm straight in front of me with the elbow locked and the thumb towards the sky From this position, I will take my right arm and try to bring it to the right of me like I’m opening a door or throwing a back fist When there is no resistance, I can do the motion fine but with moderate resistance, it sends a pain through my shoulder on that side
The first test about put me in the floor with pain. The next 3 weren't that bad but reaching behind my back hurts without doing anything else. I've been walking a lot to lose weight. I wear a Fitbit to count my steps and my arm hurts really bad after I walk. Also, I push myself up from my chair because my knees are shot. Again, that first test is rough.
Love you bro thanks. I was doing pull ups then I shifted it to my right hand then certainly a Pop sound came and then I felt pain but now I realised that's nothing thank you very much
Very helpful video and a much better alternative to going to WebMD where I would probably read that I would need a shoulder replacement lmao! It seems I only lightly sprained my supraspinatus muscle since that empty can test was the only one I had a bit of trouble with. Thanks for such an informative video!
@@M.K-SAVE nope technically u didn’t pass because you should be checking for ofcourse the flat inability to do the exercise or discomfort in performing them which u had discomfort so that’s a sign to further go and be checked out.
Excellent video. I had no pain and was able to perform all tests without issue. My issue is when I bend my arm to 90 degrees against my chest then raise my arm I have pain, the pain passes when I get above my shoulder. Not sure I explained that very well. Thank you
@@aeroengineers9707 It’s still an issue. I’m doing some simple shoulder exercises and started using KT Tape, which seems to help. I suspect my issue is playing pickleball 4xs a week. Wish you luck.
Thanks for this - its been bothering me why the outside of my shoulder has hurt for last few weeks on chest day. Bingo the empty can test is really painful. Now onto the how to fix it video.
@@suvamdhakal the pain has gone after a few weeks about 2. Just dont put preasure on that area. I go to gym 4 times a week and i just took of 2 weeks and gwt back
I've had this issue for 3 years now, results from having one hard job at the factory for extended period of time with no breaks between. I was watching Hannibal TV series and found out the term, Rotator Cuff and now i'm pretty sure this is my issue. I can barely lift the arm to 90 degrees and sometimes it falls down when reaching to get a glass or something resulting in huge pain.
I had an x-ray that discovered my tare. This video helped me not worried so much about it. I was able to do all of the exercises, however the back one was difficult. The xray was after a car accident. I have no idea how it happened other than lifting 40 lbs of cat litter that caused pain.
If it's every single test failed, then you could rest 7-10 days and see if you can pass these tests again, lol. Just to rule out tendonitis. Unless your entire arm is already missing☠
The lift off test got me good. The pain is not unbearable but it’s uncomfortable enough that it won’t slow me to scratch my back without being very uncomfortable 😒
I was a massage therapist for 23 years and found that most of what was being called "rotator cuff tears" was actually Bicep problems that starts all of the shortening in the shoulder.
I’m going through this right now, my bicep been irritated for a few months and last week I was lifting heavy on the dumbbells and my shoulder just start hurting the next morning
@@murdaapolis612 @murdaapolis6122 They would love to turn this molehill into a mountain. Stretch it behind you in short two second stretches while putting pressure on the muscle. You can use the back of a soft chair to stretch it. Just lean forward with your arm behind you mashed on the chair. Repeat several times dragging your arm forward on the top of the chair.
I have tendinitis and tissue damage in my right rotator cuff and pulled trapezius also on right side massage therapy and physiotherapy hasn’t been helping everything is getting worse what do I do
No real pain and discomfort on any of the 5 tests. I have a pain coming from my left shoulder that came after doing a bunch of rowing exercises in the gym, I'll just rest it for now and see if there's any improvement.
That's your shoulder's way of telling you that you did WAY too much! Also, 'Modern Man' is so naturally OUT of shape! We don't get enough normal exercise driving to work and sitting at a computer. Our bodies still want us to be hunter-gatherer's. Sigh. Also, there's some real compelling data that what we eat (or don't eat) has a LOT to do with the flexibility of our muscles and tendons.... then, add the component of GENETICS. Yikes. Do you have grandparents with a lot of arthritis and/or rheumatism, bursitis, etc??
I have a 90% tear in my supraspinatus but can do all these. Yes pain is there but zero weakness. I guess 20 years of badminton and 30 years after that sport climbing makes your shoulders very strong.
I don’t feel pain but I feel slight discomfort in test 1 and 5 at the joint on my right side. My left in comparison o feel nothing. I’ll try these exercises thank you ❤
Hi Tim, is it possible for a rotator cuff injury to feel almost like I'm getting a heart attack, I've been to countless doctors and they all say my heart is excellent.
For infraspinatus tears do you need surgery or possibly rehab? I rarely see a Dr for pain but feel that should get an MRI to see what’s going on but really don’t want to go through surgery
THANK GOD, this is my second time dislocating my shoulder within 12 months and it was from reaching to my back seat for my wallet and over extending it… I just passed every single test but I my shoulder still feels weak because it’s still day 3 after the dislocation
The 5th one is the test that hurts the most for me. I've been to 3 orthopedic surgeons. All have told me I need surgery but my insurance has to denied me needing surgery and says I just need physical therapy. I have appealed them and they just deny it again because their doctors the have look at my case agree with them because they are on their payroll.
Thank you! I passed all 5 tests but my shoulder still hurts 11 weeks after it was (anterior) dislocated when I got attacked and tackled on pavement. Mine hurts if I reach overhead and then rotate down to extend my arm. Around 11:00 it seizes up. Hurts to sleep on. Really hurts to do the first pushup but then I can do 20 or so.
I did all the tests and felt no pain, yet still have shoulder pain when throwing. What should I look into next since it doesnt seem like rotator cuff? I dont have insurance rn so cant get seen
i struggle a little with numbers 1 and 5, but what about the dryer test: when bending over and reaching into a dryer or retrieving something from under the bed or any shelf above eye level, I experience the most god awful deep stabbing pain in my right shoulder, sometimes dull sometimes intense depending on how much reach I exert. all started when I lost my balance and crashed into a ceramic planter, collapsing all my weight on it between my upper rib cage and arm pit. it's been 2-3months and only mild improvement. I went the urgent care, had it checked out like a week or so after the fact cause I thought it heal on its own. if I knew it's was going to be one of those life altering accident, I would've been more careful.
What if on the empty can test my shoulder pops (not hurting) every time I rotate my arm, and also hurt a little bit when i press the arm as shown on the video ? 😢
All but the last test hurt like hell and now my left shoulder is on fire ! Been dealing with my shoulder for years now and I’m getting a second pair of eyes to look at my shoulder coming soon I was sure I torn it awhile back and I’m still believe that it’s jacked up still
Me too, and I cannot find out the problem. And he hasn’t gotten back to you, so that doesn’t help at all, lol. Welp, time for a $1,200 visit to the doc I guess.
@JesseMonster went to see limb specialist im finally getting mri and no word without a joke between hospital physio and doctors iv had over 30 appointments from July what a waste of NHS money thousands wasted still no idea what's wrong yet
The first test came kind of positive to me. The 2nd test, my problem is with lifting the arm all the way up, not dropping them down. The rest are negative. What kind of injury is that? I didn't even work out or do some hard labor work. I get it yesterday after I stood up from lying & playing games on my phone.
Tests #3 and #5 hurt me immensely (pain began a few months ago); but I have zero pain with the other 3 tests. Which exercises can I do to remedy this pain? I’ll try to answer my own question by watching your other videos. Thanks!
What if it takes large force resistance for it to hurt and the pain is always upon release of the tension only? I thought I sprained my rear delt but its been very tricky to figure out. I have full range of motion as well but that pain at the rear delt area wont go away 100% after 5 weeks.
Since this isolates the different muscles in the RC cluster, would that mean you could still pass all the tests except the one for the specific muscle you tore? I can do all the tests with little to no pain except for the Infraspinatus test, which is quite painful.
I woke up three days ago with severe pain in my left shoulder. All of these test ran positive for me. I can barely do anything for the throbbing pain I am experiencing. Yesterday, I started with some light exercises and thought I was going to be sick to my stomach afterwards because the pain was excruciating. Can't sleep because sleeping on my back is the pitts for me. What in earth should do?
Of these 5-test results on my hand, most are negative-appearing with MILD pain, leading to inconclusive outcome about SEVERITY of RCT injury ! Is this compromise or POSITIVE?
I broke my right should in 5 places 9/30/22. It's coming up on 1 yr, but I still can't move my shoulder correctly. It feels hea y when I'm doing regular stuff like cleaning my house, bathing myself or my kids, doing dishes, sweeping etc. I can't lift heavy items or I drop them. I have zero control over it & it just drops. I thought maybe I had frozen shoulder, but I still continue to do my PT & I've even added more reps or trying to reach more. I feel defeated. My shoulder does hurt really bad on my ball & socket joint where one of my breaks was. I can't reach behind my back. I can only lift my arm a little under half way & I can't keep it there. It will drop. Then after doing all of that or my PT my shoulder will start to what I call vibrate or shake automatically. I can't get in to see a doctor. I moved to another state after my PT was completed. Idk what to do. My shoulder looks funny to when I am able to raise it. Almost as if it's higher on the right side. I just want this to be over with!! I want to shave my armpit & be able to use my arm correctly. Help🥺
My pain is in the shoulder ball and socket. It also radiates down to my elbow but I also have a pain in the shoulder blade if I push it with my finger on my back. I've been to my local physio five times. Not getting anywhere if I was to get an x-ray or ultrasound or ct scan what would you recommend. Thanks, it's driving me crazy and affecting my working ability.
I’d ask your primary doctor for a referral to an orthopedic surgeon who can assess it further since you’ve already been to PT multiple times. I wouldn’t be surprised if they ordered an MRI or performed an US to see what’s going on. All the best
I just went through 2+ months of waiting to find out what I did to my shoulder. I tore the supersponatis muscle. I can't put my hand behind my back at all or lift very well
i found myself struggling to do raises in the gym so the empty can test is the only problem I have but idk what to do to make it go away, I would like for someone to give me an instruction to make the pain go away and thank u doc
I could do all of those tests without trouble or pain. What else could be causing my left shoulder to be aching/sore with a tightness and slight warm feeling for months now?
only the one behind my back causes some pain but I do have pain in should er. It is torn but pain with only one test. So what therapy do I have for that since I do experience pain in shoulders
What do you mean by compromised? Is that a tear? I have pain in all tests but I can do all movements without weakness. Half the time my shoulder hurts without any movement.
I only show signs for the first test (empty can test). My arm almost feels like it dislocates, muscle/ bone pops, and it makes my arm instantly drop. Is that a tell tale sign? Ive been dealing with this for last 5 years.
I have a pain that appears in the right arms rear rotator cuff that happens when I push hard or lift/pull something heavy by my side, the thing is I could do all these tests and barely get any pain. I remember it started since I threw out my arm years ago and got that pain in the same area. Any tips or information on that?
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I’m gonna show this to my doctor so they can understand what I’m feeling, thanks for the video man!
This video was incredibly succinct well shot and scripted when most other PT videos are extremely long winded unscripted and shot poorly with terrible audio. This is extremely good content and I hope you are proud of it.
Thank you so much!
This is my 5th video on this subject and I'm early in. Hope you're right. 😊
Agree!! Straight and to the point. Not like the 2 clowns 🤡 that claim to be the best on the internet. Brad and whatever the other clown’s name is 😂🤣
@@PTProgress But at no time did you say anything about "IF YOU CAN'T DO THESE TESTS BECAUSE THE PAIN IS TOO GREAT ........" !!!!!! I can't even raise my arm to find out !!!
I needed this root-cause tool so bad. It was my subscapularis. I then watched a couple of videos on "releasing" it. Within 10 min of watching this video, my pain was gone. Thank you SO much, Sir!!!
Which videos?
Do you recall which video
:45 Empty Can Test - Supraspinatus
1:25 Drop Arm - Supraspinatus
1:50 Lag (Pitcher) - Supra/Infra/Teres
2:30 90% then externa-Infraspinatus
2:45 Lift of back - Subscapularis
Thanks 👍
The thought of doing these motions makes me pass out. No question my shoulder is mess. Seeing Dr today
Did you ever get a good shoulder diagnosis? Did they treat it?did pain get better?
What was your diagnosis?
I hear you! I am sort of following this guy's movements and I'm about to cry from the pain. This has been going on & off for DECADES for me (Yeah, I'm old) and I've had enough! I'm going to see a shoulder orthopedist next week.
@@imveryhungry112 Ultimately, you need to get an MRI. The MRI tells no lies. It's also the thing that HMO's and insurance companies fight like hell to NOT let the patient get, the stingy bastards.
@@suziepeck5717 Kind of makes me afraid to see a doctor...
Thankyou for your advice.i am suffering with shoulder pain and neck pain
Excellent. To the point. Easy to understand. Avoids the useless yapping so common in this type of instructional video.
Phew. I think I passed all your “tests” - I’ve been stressed the last week or so after injuring my shoulder which I had surgery on in 2015 (full rotator cuff repair) and hoping and praying I didn’t damage it to the point of surgery. Had an X-ray earlier today and the doc ordered me to REST it for the next 10 days. Praying it heals…. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Arnica! Arnica creme and arnica tablets.
@@boomer1954fularnica rulez
Mannn your putting our whole studying out there
Gotta respect the feel for others
When I called to make an appointment, the facility wanted to know if I needed to meet with a surgeon or a therapist before moving forward. I don't know if I need that! I have no idea what I did to my shoulder. It was frustrating.
Oh man this helps a LOT; after a medical procedure (cardio version with arms locked down) - cannot move arm behind my back. This vid helps a ton to ID the potential issue. PT has helped a lot with the pain, and we are making progress with mobility. Thx for the vid! 👍🏻
Excellent! Quick and to the point without a lot of chatter.
Seriously .
Well, I just sprained mine due to wrong form in rear delt fly. I tried all of these and thank God that I didn't really felt any pain nor discomfort. I still feel a slight sensation of small pain in some movements but I believe it's nothing serious. Thanks for this video!
did it go away?
@@suvamdhakal rotator cuff tears don't go away unless you will undergo surgery, which I won't.
@@Vynord so that means you dont do lateral raises anymore?
@@suvamdhakal i still do, in fact I'm doing dropsets of lateral raises and I do heavy
@@Vynord damn
yup, i have the sub scapa lapa tapa tear. Thank you for helping me identify this
You're like me. Quick short & sweet. Great vid!
self glazing is insane lol
Thank you for this video . I see so such suffering
Very well presented. Sentvit to my son ,who has compromised shoulder. Trusting it is going to sort him out ! 😊
Him Tim it's uncle Mick, love seeing you on UA-cam. I have had 3 Arthoscopic surgeries on my rotator cuff and now I'm old and decrepit. 😂😂😂 Love you guys!
Yep, I've definitely damaged mine. Thx for the info
Thanks for your clear instructions they are very helpful.
Thanks for your video sir , after suffering and spending money,but no relief,but now I m 80% fine in just a week, thanks
Thank you for a succinct and helpful video! No editorializing… just right to it.
Thanks for making such a direct video
Thanks a lot. I felt a tear in my anterior deltoid area when bench pressing. I was able to continue with some pain (not smart) but I didn't think it was super serious. I was able to perform all of these without pain (3 weeks later, I didn't try prior till today which was 3 weeks after injury). I think I might have had a very minor tear somewhere but that it's all good now. Thanks again
Warning, prepare for severe pain if you do have a rotator cuff injury. I am in tears from the pain after moving my shoulder too much. So I learned it is what my Dr thinks it is and that referral to the orthopedic specialist is needed, but knowing it's my rotator cuff has done nothing but cause severe pain that is unbearable. Thanks
No way this isn't sarcasm lol
Tim, thank you sir for this absolutely amazing, concise videos. Helped me a ton 😊
I m tested now and find the issue in lag sign 😮 suffering from 8months in Malaysia thankyou doctor to help me. ❤
This video has excellent quality
Unfortunately, none of the things listed here have triggered my shoulder pain
Recently, I think I damaged something in my shoulder doing W holds with tension bands
But the only way I can trigger the pain is by holding my arm straight in front of me with the elbow locked and the thumb towards the sky
From this position, I will take my right arm and try to bring it to the right of me like I’m opening a door or throwing a back fist
When there is no resistance, I can do the motion fine but with moderate resistance, it sends a pain through my shoulder on that side
Lucky i cant even move my arm any if the ways hes saying
The first test about put me in the floor with pain. The next 3 weren't that bad but reaching behind my back hurts without doing anything else. I've been walking a lot to lose weight. I wear a Fitbit to count my steps and my arm hurts really bad after I walk. Also, I push myself up from my chair because my knees are shot. Again, that first test is rough.
Love you bro thanks. I was doing pull ups then I shifted it to my right hand then certainly a Pop sound came and then I felt pain but now I realised that's nothing thank you very much
This was a terrific video and very helpful..onto the next .Thank you for that!
Very helpful video and a much better alternative to going to WebMD where I would probably read that I would need a shoulder replacement lmao! It seems I only lightly sprained my supraspinatus muscle since that empty can test was the only one I had a bit of trouble with. Thanks for such an informative video!
I felt a bit of pain in the first and 3 test but passed them. I don't really know if it still counts
@@M.K-SAVE nope technically u didn’t pass because you should be checking for ofcourse the flat inability to do the exercise or discomfort in performing them which u had discomfort so that’s a sign to further go and be checked out.
Hey
how did u fix it?? mine has been hurting for 6 weeks
Excellent video. I had no pain and was able to perform all tests without issue. My issue is when I bend my arm to 90 degrees against my chest then raise my arm I have pain, the pain passes when I get above my shoulder. Not sure I explained that very well.
Thank you
Same issue. What u did to rectify
@@aeroengineers9707 It’s still an issue. I’m doing some simple shoulder exercises and started using KT Tape, which seems to help. I suspect my issue is playing pickleball 4xs a week. Wish you luck.
Good and informative. I think I better make an appointment with my orthopedist ASAP.
A bit reassured now actually. Thanks
Thanks for this - its been bothering me why the outside of my shoulder has hurt for last few weeks on chest day. Bingo the empty can test is really painful. Now onto the how to fix it video.
How did you fixed it?
@@haroonkhan9816 did u fix it bro?
@@suvamdhakal the pain has gone after a few weeks about 2. Just dont put preasure on that area. I go to gym 4 times a week and i just took of 2 weeks and gwt back
@@haroonkhan9816 oh okay
I've had this issue for 3 years now, results from having one hard job at the factory for extended period of time with no breaks between. I was watching Hannibal TV series and found out the term, Rotator Cuff and now i'm pretty sure this is my issue. I can barely lift the arm to 90 degrees and sometimes it falls down when reaching to get a glass or something resulting in huge pain.
Did you get it looked at? After three years I am pretty sure arthritis would have taken over now 😔
I hope you recover
@@boartank can someone recover without surgery and can xray show if u have one?🙏
I had an x-ray that discovered my tare. This video helped me not worried so much about it. I was able to do all of the exercises, however the back one was difficult. The xray was after a car accident. I have no idea how it happened other than lifting 40 lbs of cat litter that caused pain.
This is gold ❤ thanks
There is no easy way to say this, but I think I have literally strained everything.
If it's every single test failed, then you could rest 7-10 days and see if you can pass these tests again, lol. Just to rule out tendonitis. Unless your entire arm is already missing☠
...but if you are in really really serious pain that won't go away, go see a doctor rather than rest!
The lift off test got me good. The pain is not unbearable but it’s uncomfortable enough that it won’t slow me to scratch my back without being very uncomfortable 😒
r u okay now>>???
I was a massage therapist for 23 years and found that most of what was being called "rotator cuff tears" was actually Bicep problems that starts all of the shortening in the shoulder.
this has been my theory
how biceps can effect the shoulder
Yep I originally had bicep tendinitis that led to shoulder Impingement.
I’m going through this right now, my bicep been irritated for a few months and last week I was lifting heavy on the dumbbells and my shoulder just start hurting the next morning
@@murdaapolis612 @murdaapolis6122 They would love to turn this molehill into a mountain. Stretch it behind you in short two second stretches while putting pressure on the muscle. You can use the back of a soft chair to stretch it. Just lean forward with your arm behind you mashed on the chair. Repeat several times dragging your arm forward on the top of the chair.
Can you expand on this a little more?
I definitely have a compromised supraspinatus and possibly intraspinatus. Seeing a doc next week about it.
I’ve had shoulder & bicep surgery.
The bicep recovery was rough ! But it worked
great video.. happy in my current state.. I didnt check all of these boxes
I was doing push ups in a decline position and oh boy, i blew it out. Your tips have helped
Great information, Thank you for this video.
Thank you i passed the tests only a couple of them hurt. I think i just pulled or irritated a musle. This is day 2
I have tendinitis and tissue damage in my right rotator cuff and pulled trapezius also on right side massage therapy and physiotherapy hasn’t been helping everything is getting worse what do I do
No real pain and discomfort on any of the 5 tests. I have a pain coming from my left shoulder that came after doing a bunch of rowing exercises in the gym, I'll just rest it for now and see if there's any improvement.
Did it get better? I have something similar
@@zooli9 Most of the pain went away within the first day or two, I had some discomfort at work but it seems to be mostly better now.
That's your shoulder's way of telling you that you did WAY too much!
Also, 'Modern Man' is so naturally OUT of shape! We don't get enough normal exercise driving to work and sitting at a computer. Our bodies still want us to be hunter-gatherer's. Sigh.
Also, there's some real compelling data that what we eat (or don't eat) has a LOT to do with the flexibility of our muscles and tendons.... then, add the component of GENETICS. Yikes. Do you have grandparents with a lot of arthritis and/or rheumatism, bursitis, etc??
Ive also got pain from the gym, only on number 4 test tho
I have a 90% tear in my supraspinatus but can do all these. Yes pain is there but zero weakness. I guess 20 years of badminton and 30 years after that sport climbing makes your shoulders very strong.
This video and information provide is amazing, thank you!!
Very helpful and to the point. Thank you.
I don’t feel pain but I feel slight discomfort in test 1 and 5 at the joint on my right side. My left in comparison o feel nothing. I’ll try these exercises thank you ❤
Hi Tim, is it possible for a rotator cuff injury to feel almost like I'm getting a heart attack, I've been to countless doctors and they all say my heart is excellent.
Yes. I have chest pain with mine.
Thank you so much for this beneficial video. I was feeling pain on in my shoulder. But as soon I tried the empty can test I felt better.
For infraspinatus tears do you need surgery or possibly rehab? I rarely see a Dr for pain but feel that should get an MRI to see what’s going on but really don’t want to go through surgery
Why wouldn't your Dr have given MRI to see how bad tear is?
Awesome video and explanation! Thank you!
THANK GOD, this is my second time dislocating my shoulder within 12 months and it was from reaching to my back seat for my wallet and over extending it… I just passed every single test but I my shoulder still feels weak because it’s still day 3 after the dislocation
Thanks! How test for lmpigment please!
The 5th one is the test that hurts the most for me. I've been to 3 orthopedic surgeons. All have told me I need surgery but my insurance has to denied me needing surgery and says I just need physical therapy. I have appealed them and they just deny it again because their doctors the have look at my case agree with them because they are on their payroll.
Thank you! I passed all 5 tests but my shoulder still hurts 11 weeks after it was (anterior) dislocated when I got attacked and tackled on pavement.
Mine hurts if I reach overhead and then rotate down to extend my arm. Around 11:00 it seizes up. Hurts to sleep on. Really hurts to do the first pushup but then I can do 20 or so.
I did all the tests and felt no pain, yet still have shoulder pain when throwing. What should I look into next since it doesnt seem like rotator cuff? I dont have insurance rn so cant get seen
i struggle a little with numbers 1 and 5, but what about the dryer test: when bending over and reaching into a dryer or retrieving something from under the bed or any shelf above eye level, I experience the most god awful deep stabbing pain in my right shoulder, sometimes dull sometimes intense depending on how much reach I exert. all started when I lost my balance and crashed into a ceramic planter, collapsing all my weight on it between my upper rib cage and arm pit. it's been 2-3months and only mild improvement. I went the urgent care, had it checked out like a week or so after the fact cause I thought it heal on its own. if I knew it's was going to be one of those life altering accident, I would've been more careful.
I did all the test,and it was fine,but still i have pain in supraspinatus
What if on the empty can test my shoulder pops (not hurting) every time I rotate my arm, and also hurt a little bit when i press the arm as shown on the video ? 😢
I have pain with the empty can test, but I can perform the rest of the tests properly. Is it possible to have bursitis and have this pain? Thanks
All but the last test hurt like hell and now my left shoulder is on fire ! Been dealing with my shoulder for years now and I’m getting a second pair of eyes to look at my shoulder coming soon I was sure I torn it awhile back and I’m still believe that it’s jacked up still
One of ur tests I can't even put my arm behind my back what is that a sign of please ?
Me too, and I cannot find out the problem. And he hasn’t gotten back to you, so that doesn’t help at all, lol. Welp, time for a $1,200 visit to the doc I guess.
@JesseMonster went to see limb specialist im finally getting mri and no word without a joke between hospital physio and doctors iv had over 30 appointments from July what a waste of NHS money thousands wasted still no idea what's wrong yet
I heard swinging the arm, while walking lets say is beneficial healing for this.
I passed all the test but sometimes I move my arm I have a small pain in my shoulder is it simple tear then how much days should I rest from workout
The first test came kind of positive to me.
The 2nd test, my problem is with lifting the arm all the way up, not dropping them down.
The rest are negative. What kind of injury is that? I didn't even work out or do some hard labor work. I get it yesterday after I stood up from lying & playing games on my phone.
Very useful thanks for the tips ! 👌🏽
I passed all of them but 22 wks later I still have massive pain especially at night!! It feels like it’s in my bones!!
SAME
what if you have a lot of pain with all of these tests, but the pain is in the bicep muscle area, not the shoulder?
First test just shows me signs of forearm tightness/soreness. Might incorporate this as a tendonitis stretch for myself.
Great video! Positive on all tests.... Now what...
Tests #3 and #5 hurt me immensely (pain began a few months ago); but I have zero pain with the other 3 tests. Which exercises can I do to remedy this pain? I’ll try to answer my own question by watching your other videos. Thanks!
I also failed test 3 and couldn't do test 5 at all (can't go behind my back) after a car accident. 😢😢😢
What if it takes large force resistance for it to hurt and the pain is always upon release of the tension only? I thought I sprained my rear delt but its been very tricky to figure out. I have full range of motion as well but that pain at the rear delt area wont go away 100% after 5 weeks.
What about difference between strain and tear. Video was indeed helpful but did not answer my question
Since this isolates the different muscles in the RC cluster, would that mean you could still pass all the tests except the one for the specific muscle you tore? I can do all the tests with little to no pain except for the Infraspinatus test, which is quite painful.
I woke up three days ago with severe pain in my left shoulder. All of these test ran positive for me. I can barely do anything for the throbbing pain I am experiencing. Yesterday, I started with some light exercises and thought I was going to be sick to my stomach afterwards because the pain was excruciating. Can't sleep because sleeping on my back is the pitts for me. What in earth should do?
Of these 5-test results on my hand, most are negative-appearing with MILD pain, leading to inconclusive outcome about SEVERITY of RCT injury ! Is this compromise or POSITIVE?
Thank you!
I broke my right should in 5 places 9/30/22. It's coming up on 1 yr, but I still can't move my shoulder correctly. It feels hea y when I'm doing regular stuff like cleaning my house, bathing myself or my kids, doing dishes, sweeping etc. I can't lift heavy items or I drop them. I have zero control over it & it just drops. I thought maybe I had frozen shoulder, but I still continue to do my PT & I've even added more reps or trying to reach more. I feel defeated. My shoulder does hurt really bad on my ball & socket joint where one of my breaks was. I can't reach behind my back. I can only lift my arm a little under half way & I can't keep it there. It will drop. Then after doing all of that or my PT my shoulder will start to what I call vibrate or shake automatically. I can't get in to see a doctor. I moved to another state after my PT was completed. Idk what to do. My shoulder looks funny to when I am able to raise it. Almost as if it's higher on the right side. I just want this to be over with!! I want to shave my armpit & be able to use my arm correctly. Help🥺
My pain is in the shoulder ball and socket. It also radiates down to my elbow but I also have a pain in the shoulder blade if I push it with my finger on my back. I've been to my local physio five times. Not getting anywhere if I was to get an x-ray or ultrasound or ct scan what would you recommend. Thanks, it's driving me crazy and affecting my working ability.
I’d ask your primary doctor for a referral to an orthopedic surgeon who can assess it further since you’ve already been to PT multiple times. I wouldn’t be surprised if they ordered an MRI or performed an US to see what’s going on. All the best
I didn’t have a problem until the last test. What does that mean?
I just went through 2+ months of waiting to find out what I did to my shoulder. I tore the supersponatis muscle. I can't put my hand behind my back at all or lift very well
Did you invite your shoulder? I can't do this & I broke mine 9m ago.
Hi Tim, I only have one weakness which was on the mt can test. But I do have pain in all movements. Could this still be a rotor cuff injury
How do these work with someone with Functional Nurological Disorder?
i found myself struggling to do raises in the gym so the empty can test is the only problem I have but idk what to do to make it go away, I would like for someone to give me an instruction to make the pain go away and thank u doc
I could do all of those tests without trouble or pain. What else could be causing my left shoulder to be aching/sore with a tightness and slight warm feeling for months now?
Tendonitis
Doc 3 quarters of the test shown are positive on my shoulder
Thank you for the video!
Hi....what do you mean by pain? Is it sharp? Feels cold? Can you emphasize more please. I'm not sure if what I'm feeling is discomfort
only the one behind my back causes some pain but I do have pain in should er. It is torn but pain with only one test. So what therapy do I have for that since I do experience pain in shoulders
Can the pain spread to the other shoulder. I passed all these tests
What do you mean by compromised? Is that a tear? I have pain in all tests but I can do all movements without weakness. Half the time my shoulder hurts without any movement.
I only show signs for the first test (empty can test). My arm almost feels like it dislocates, muscle/ bone pops, and it makes my arm instantly drop. Is that a tell tale sign? Ive been dealing with this for last 5 years.
I have a pain that appears in the right arms rear rotator cuff that happens when I push hard or lift/pull something heavy by my side, the thing is I could do all these tests and barely get any pain. I remember it started since I threw out my arm years ago and got that pain in the same area. Any tips or information on that?
Thank you. Doc was right, supraspinatus tendonitis. Cheers
all signs on my shoulder positive weakness especially!!! ughhhh i have no work for jan and first two weeks of feb. rest and repair.