Great Q&A! Always enjoyed your videos, as you have always explained things in a very easy to understand way. I learned much more from you than from all the orthopedic doctors and physical therapists I saw. Definitely love the anatomical explanation, which deepens the understanding and illustrates how the body parts work, so please keep that coming! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us!
You're absolutely welcome @Pimsphere! I'm so glad to hear your appreciate the structure and content of the videos and that they are helpful to you. I hope I will continue to share information that is useful to you. Are there any particular topic you'd like me to cover for future videos? Do let me know. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thanks so very much for the shoulder videos. They’ve helped me by validating the work I’m doing with my PT here in the US. I get impatient and hearing the average healing time ranges is encouraging. I am on the right track!
Awesome explanation. I really did like the anatomy explanation at the beginning of the video in "Understanding shoulder pains" and it was really helpful. I hope you can include another video about knee pains and exercises for the knee.
Thank you very much @Temuujin Ganzorig ! I'm glad you found the video informative. For knee pain, please check out my videos ua-cam.com/video/soYFoJt6BOg/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/QJuDYdQxTVs/v-deo.html for my insights on the topic. Let me know if this is helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
I’d love to see a video about the hands/ forearms area. And how to improve weakening grip. I appreciate your inclusion of the anatomy. Glad to see you answering questions sent to you.
Hi @A Chong, I'm glad you appreciate the clarifications; I aim to ensure I am as clear as possible and answering questions helps clear any lingering doubts/fears my viewers have about various things. Thanks for that video suggestion. Will definitely consider this topic for future videos. Feel free to subscribe to my channel (if you haven't already) and click on the notification bell to get alerts when I release new videos. Best wishes, Ashley.
This is my first visit to your site. Your video on the rotator cuff difficulties. It was so clear and your remedies so helpful that I am now subscribed and will follow your other videos. Your style / speed and manner of delivery suits me very well indeed. Balance of ‘theory’ and ‘practice’ is very well judged. Thank you so much from South London!
Another good video from you! Your "Understanding Shoulder Pain and How To Fix It" video was wonderful for me. It took one year of consistent work and I was able to bring my shoulder back to 100% normal. Thanks so much, JIM
Thank you Jim, I apprecaite your comment. I'm really pleased to hear your shoulder is 100% better too! My advice going forward is to maintain strength in your shoulders to prevent any pain coming back. Best wishes, Ashley
I will be trying your advice from the shoulder video. I have had trouble over the last 15 years with my shoulder. It was very educational having the anatomical explanations. I started with a frozen shoulder when I was 50. Therapy finally broke it free and it was okay for a time. Went back to the Orthopedic center with pain and loss of motion. Suggestion after imagery was that I needed a shoulder replacement because of arthritis closing the spaces between the bones, partial tears in the supraspinatus. Instead I opted for corticosteroid injections which relieved some of the pain. I am a diabetic so they weren't great for me and ceased them. Still dealing with bad pain, couldn't lie down, couldn't lift anything, and dealing with my husband with Stage 4 colon cancer. After he died, I went back to the clinic, talked again with surgeon and also with a doctor who did prp with a stem cell treatment. He showed me the difference on x-ray between a healthy shoulder and mine (no spaces to speak of) Opted for that before surgery and it took about 3-4 weeks for pain to subside to bearable and 6-9 months before there was no pain and increased range of motion from
Hi BJ it sounds like you have already made great progress. Keep going! I've heard good things about prp so I'd be interested for you to let me know in the future how you get on. Best wishes, Ashley
Thanks for your answers. 1 more from me is, how to sleep properly when you have a left shoulder pain. Sleep upright on your back or sleep sideways on your right with a pillow under your left armpit as I've seen in other videos??
Hi Suzanne, I'm afraid the answer is that it depends on what's best for you. There is no right or wrong answer here. It really depends on what the reason for your pain is. You have to try everything and just stick to what works. Hopefully you are also doing things to help yourself get your shoudler problem better too. Best wishes, Ashley
@@PrecisionWellbeing Thanks Ashley for your appriopriate response. Yes, i'm sticking to 3 of your "fixed shoulders exercises" on alternate days. Am writing a journal on the treatment for now. ;o)
The anatomy part has been very helpful for me to understand which muscle is painful when palpating. I'm a sport pistol shooter, so I really care about my shoulder. Also about neck (lots of time with it twisted), back, core, and everything balance related.
I have been diagnosed with impinged tendons in both shoulders. It started when I picked up a tree branch about 5 years ago with my strong left hand. I was told my right side would follow with this pain and it has. I'm 65. Both shoulders are a constant level 5 or so in any position or resting. I have recovered full motion with both arms with no stiffness flexed front or behind me. My provider will pay for acupuncture when the lock down is done, and I'm looking forward to that to. My pain has been around for years, and I love and miss power yoga. Somethings got to work! I really liked your use of free weights because don't have the discipline with the elastic bands and I don't have a weight machine. I have been looking for someone to show me this. Please post more using free weights.
Hi Paul, You're most welcome! I'm glad you found the video informative. Thank you for the video suggestion; you're absolutely right! I will definitely consider this for future videos. Best wishes, Ashley.
It's great to hear that shoulder pain can be fixed for good. My problem is that I had an RSI over 15 years ago so every now and then it just flames up. I will do the exercises you recommended. Thanks very much.
RSI is a tricky problem but it can definitely be improved wth the right approach. Take it slow and try to avoid aggravating it. You will probably need to start a strengthening approach rather than just stretching. I hope you get some improvement. Please let me know how you get on and if you need to connect just let me know. Best wishes, Ashley
Understanding d anatomy helps with doing d exercises correctly for we shall then know which muscle exactly we are working on. Thank u again for excellent teaching videos
Elbow and wrist pain videos would be great. Also, please consider videos regarding knee and ankle pain. Maybe even some videos addressing joint pain in the elderly ... arthritis, flexibility, etc. Thanks!
Hi Kelley these are some great questions and I will definitely be adding these suggestions to my list. Keep the suggestions coming! Best wishes, Ashley
Thank you for your comment @GuyL Morin ! Its unfortunate that you are struggling with knee pains. Have you managed to get it checked out by a specialist? This would be great to determine specific cause and device an appropriate treatment plan. I do have a few videos up on knee pain causes and exercises. Please head on over to ua-cam.com/video/soYFoJt6BOg/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/QJuDYdQxTVs/v-deo.html to get my insights. Let me know if this helps. Best wishes, Ashley.
Very helpful video indeed keep up the excellent work. It has helped me with my shoulder problem to understand the cause of the pain. very good advice if it hurts don't do it.
You're most welcome. I'm glad the video was able to shed light on your shoulder pain cause. Have you tried any of the stretches yet? Please keep me posted on your progress. Best wishes, Ashley.
Great video! I watched the video about shoulder pain before this one and I liked the anatomy lesson on the shoulder. It helped me understand the mechanics of the body part and where the problems may come from, so I'd like more videos on that! Also, I'd like a video on wrist pain and how shoulder/neck pain might be contributing to it. I have RSI in my right wrist and read as much as I can understand on the topic, however, I'd like a more in-depth explanation of the wrist mechanics and mobility (anatomy lesson).
Hi Karen I can certainly do this. I have a few more videos to do about shoulder but then I will start moving on to cover other body part topics too. Make sure you subscribe and then you will see when I do the other body parts. Best wishes, Ashley
Would love to see Hip/pelvis stability/injuries and best practices to help recovery and importance and exercises of the supportive muscles of the spine ex. multifidus.. Also, more mention of anatomy. Great video!!!
Hi Doretta that's a great comment so thank you. I will definitely be doing a video soon about hips and I'll definitely add in some anatomy too. Keep the suggestions coming! Best wishes, Ashley
Great video. I've had a shoulder problem for about 8yrs. Had a cortisone injection about 5wks ago. This has made an improvement. However, i still have a very poor range of movement with pain at a higher range of shoulder movement. I am doing strengthen exercises religiously and they do give short term relief(few hours) but i was expecting a lot more improvement after a solid 5wks. Also i have read a book by John Kirsch advocating passive hanging that claims to cure 99% of shoulder problems. I can get into the hang position for about 30 secs but to return my arm to my side between 130° to 70° its really bad pain...about an 8 in a scale to 10. Just would like your thoughts especially about the passive hanging treatment. Thanks Jason
Hi Jason, you have to remember that you've had your problem for about 8 years so don't expect it to be fixed after only 5 weeks. Hanging is potentially helpful but you also have to consider whether there is ligament/tendon inflammation or laxity. if there is then you don't want to over stretch them because they may get more inflamed or overly loose. Have you watched my other shoulder videos (ua-cam.com/video/B4UYaumLy90/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/1U_ctTDiflU/v-deo.html). Hopefully they will help guide you to a full recovery. Just be consistent and stick with it for at least 6 months. Best wishes, Ashley
@@PrecisionWellbeing Hi Ashley. Thanks for your prompt reply. Yes i have watched all your shoulder videos along with many others i have watched over the last 3 to 5yrs. TBH my shoulder condition has lasted as long as it has through my own reluctance to follow up with my GP. I have only chased the problem up due to the pain affecting my sleep as it was rarely affecting my working abilities. Have been concentrating on rotator cuff strengthening as i feel that due to my shoulder pain i have been avoiding using my shoulder in any ROM that created that pain so i believe there is going to be a dramatic weakness due to lack of use in the ROM area. That has improved after the steroid injection which has allowed me to use some resistance exercises. I read the passive hanging book last Oct on hols. Its seems to make sense but wanted your expert opinion on it as my GP did nt comment on it. ( i know its not his field) The book did explain there is pain whilst hanging but empasised it does not harm any shoulder structures🤷♂️ Will work hard also on the stretches in your videos. Regards Jason
Precision Wellbeing Group can you answer questions about adhesive encapsulates and calcific tendinitis in the left shoulder? I have both and sever pain that radiates down my arm and into my left side of my back where the wing shoulder bone is. It also goes up my neck and into my color bone. I have constant aching deep pain . When I use my left arm it can be so painful I can’t move it for days. I have calcium on my bursa and in my rotator cuff that has now hardened. This has been going on for over 10 years and got worse to the point of using my arm is too painful. I’ve told doctors since my late 20’s and they dismissed it until a few years ago and finally did an MRI which sows a frozen shoulder and calcific tendinitis. It’s never been explained to me. I receive injections to relieve pain and give me some more mobility but pain always comes back. The pain doctor doesn’t want to give me anymore injections bc he’s frustrated the pain keeps coming back. Can you explain these conditions and what to do?
Why I have pain in my left shoulder and arm only when I'm sleeping, to the point that wake me up 3 or 4 times at night. I have to get up to bring the pain down, very estrange!
Me too. And now I try to sleep on the other side, but similar problem occurs. When I wake I then have to prop myself up in bed with pillows and try to sleep that way.
Ok, from the time of my surgery,(ball snapped of of humerus, at time of break over extended humerus), Accident was nov. 27, 2019, surgery was Dec 4. Arm was locked down, no movement at all. Therapy started 1 month later. Movement is only at about 35%. Humerus isn’t rotating at all.(date today is 6/19/20). Surgeon put on plate that covers part of outer ball, and down about 3” of Humerus). Never did any MRI of shoulder. It’s not getting better if anything it’s getting worse. Of course the break is healed now, but...... Went in this last week, and receiver cortisone shot! Working with it everyday, not making any difference, it’s painful in my shoulder, and across the top, and over the ball. And was wondering if I should have my GP order an MRI. I really don’t need to do any more damage to my arm. I watched your other video, I can’t even put my arm straight behind my back, let alone bent. Can’t bring arm up in front of me straight in front of me. Out to the side, not even straight out. Does an MRI show your muscles, and such? I’m upset no one seems to think there’s a problem! Please respond. Thank you.
Hi Ravinda, Thank you for your suggestions. I do have a number of videos up on back pains. Please check them out at ua-cam.com/video/F-guZNSuwKY/v-deo.html for common causes of back pains and then follow through with ua-cam.com/video/DY4lqOkXQtY/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/hbdK1kC_KyI/v-deo.html for exercises to alleviate the pain. Feel free to subscribe to my channel and peruse for more content on back pains. Please let me know if this helps. Best wishes, Ashley.
I’ve learned a lot from your videos, and appreciate the anatomical lessons so I can understand where to press and where to back off. I always wonder with massage balls if what “hurts so good” is actually irritating/inflaming the muscles causing tendinitis or helping to break things down and evening out front and back
Hi Elisa thank you, I'm pleased you have learned a lot. I know what you mean, the massage balls hurt but it feels good! My advice is that you don't roll around on the ball and just stay still and press. This way you won't inflame the area too much. I would also suggest you use the ball every other day so that your muscles get a day to recover. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley
Hi Jenny, I have a few videos up on common elbow injuries that you can check out on ua-cam.com/video/gsz32pRGvIk/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/cz11unl7y9E/v-deo.html. Please let me know if these are helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
Are there studies confirming that healing occurs between 10 pm and 2 am. This surprised me. U would think this would vary based on the individual. I sleep around 12-7am. I really want to hep accelerate healing
Would like to see exercises for lower back pain, please. Found your video on this. My pain only comes on when I've been standing awhile. Mayhaps, I need to strengthen everything.
Hi BJ have you watched my other back pain videos? ua-cam.com/video/hbdK1kC_KyI/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/DY4lqOkXQtY/v-deo.html Strengthening is always a good idea, especially for someone like you who does a lot of manual work on a farm! Best wishes, Ashley
Hi @krishkurup, I'm glad you found the video informative. Thank you for the feedback and the video suggestion. I will definitely consider this for future videos. Best wishes, Ashley.
Yes I had xrays and ultrsound, plus some physio but it is still giving me grief. I've been told that the damage had probably not healed the way it should so the pain may be forever, I don't want that. It interferes with work and sleep.
Have you been told what the problem is? Who knows what's possible if you are diligent and consistent with your rehab exercises. It's definitely worth sticking with it! Best wishes, Ashley
Amazing stuff! I commend you so much for giving all this information away for free. Thank you so much I seem to keep jumping in and out of that phase 2 you speak of, where I'll do an intense shoulder workout and sometimes (not always) there'll a dull pain (maybe a 4 out of 10) and slight lessening of range of motion for a few days after. It doesn't necessarily always happen but I assume it's some form of tendonitis from pushing it too hard with something like bodyweight pikes. It seems to go away in 3 or 4 days though. Until I do a really intense workout and I notice it comes back Seems like tendonitis by what you've been describing but the fact that it goes away so quickly has me second-guessing. Any ideas? The pain usually kicks in between 45 and 60 degrees of the painful arch when I raise my left arm from the side of my body. Thank again for your help and taking the time to read this comment!
I have had successful reverse shoulder replacement surgery August 2018 right side which corrected right shoulder replacement carried out with a prosthesis that was too large by another surgeon, 18 months prior, leaving me in much discomfort. I now have good flexion and have been able to resume ballet classes. However, I cannot reach behind now on the right side. I believe this is because I no longer have rotator cuff on the right side. Due to Covid 19 regulations, my final, discharge appointment with my surgeon didn't happen. Would I be able to do the ball and band exercises you recommend on the right side in my situation?
I am having acute pain between neck and shoulder. The reason for this is I am using mouse for prolonged period. Do you have any exercise or advice to alleviate this pain?
I had a pacemaker/fibultor device surgery 6 months ago. Since I then I have been experiencing excuciating pain in my shoulder. I also had a neck fusion on C 5 & 6 14 years ago. Could my shoulder pain be caused by the neck, or from the pacemaker/fibulator implantation? I have restricted motion in the shoulder. I thank you for any information you can give me. Ruth R
Hi, great video. so i got shoulder injury probably tendon related bursitis from shoulder pressing too heavy with dumbells. Felt the pain when coming down, but the pain is mild, and dull. This will take 6 months to a year to heal roughly? I thought swelling goes away in like 1 month or so. I did all your tests, and my ranges of motion are all fine, and pain is like a 1-3, but i still can't lift without pain. Rowing exercises when i lower weight hurt, pullups can hurt sometimes to an extent, pushups, and overhead presses. The pain is at the top of my shoulder, and to the front. My external rotators are also strong
I have what my doctor is calling night pain. Although I'd rather not I can tolerate some pain but its the sleep deprivation that's killing me. An ultra sound person told me there was a tear ( can't say where exactly ) and the top part of my shoulder blade muscle is hard. ( Apparently repairing tears surgically has mixed results and is best done as soon as possible after the event.) I dig into that top muscle with my fingers and can really feel the fibres like violin strings. Think I need some stretching. Have developed some clicks in my neck vertebrae that weren't there before too. It happened years ago, was using a skillsaw with my right arm extended cutting a sheet of ply and supporting the edge with the other hand. I was over extended, ( bad work practice ) the blade grabbed in the wood and wrenched my arm. Anything in particular you would recommend from what I've said doc ?
Hello, I broke my humerus in September of last year and thank God it completely healed. The video where you show the shoulder, is what I needed. I cannot lift my right arm next to my head and when I try it is super tight😩 I do not know what or how to get it loosend up🤷♀️I was going to therapy every week until this covid 19 happened and we had to stop going and I have no exercise equipment whatsoever. What can I do to help the inflammation and tightness of my shoulder, desperately looking for relief and to be able to have full mobility of my right arm shoulder again. Thank you for your very well description videos. Hope you are safe and well.
Hi Carolina, this video may be helpful to you (ua-cam.com/video/DzSwJHdP8ek/v-deo.html). It's about frozen shoulder, which you may not have, but there are stretches in there that you might find helpful. Please let me know if you find it helpful. Best wishes, Ashley
I was shoveling my granddads driveway in Jan, and hurt my shoulder when flinging the snow... this hurt badly for months. I had range of motion, but no strength and lifting above my chest hurt... this continued until 2 days ago when I was working on my bicycle, to don’t know what I did, but I woke up today and my shoulder has zero pain and what I think is a return to full strength. Was something dislocated and snapped back into the right spot? What the gel changed?
I've had some shoulder soreness come and go throughout my life, but recently I've been having pain in both shoulders and in the same location: top of shoulder and made worse by stretching neck in opposite direction. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I am facing this pain since the covid-19 has started. It is uncomfortable sleeping on right side and especially if I put on coat and put left first and right arm second. It is painful like labour pain and goes off slowly like the labour pain goes off slowly. I did not consult GP due to the procedures now a days surgery is taking place. Lifting things is OK but stretching is painful and sometime I feel pain going down in elbow and further down to the palm of hand. At this stage I mostly give rest to my arm but problem that it is my right shoulder. I do have pain when stretching up or back as well. I hope you understand my problem. My husband has same problem with his left shoulder. please advise what to do? Kind regards
Last year is my left shoulders have this problem and i do physiotherapy for about 6 mo and its cure i also do in my home as per doctor but why now is my right hand shoulders have same this problem? I cant go to physiotherapy due to covid 19vso i just follow your instruction, is it bec im 58 yrs old? I mean i have high blood pressure, tks a lot
I had a bad fall full-body wait onto my elbow jarring my shoulder badly 18mths ago, I am left with sternum/clavical pain and pain also between my shoulder blades to spine area, which radiates thru my lower ribs... can you suggest any remedies? Great videos btw, very informative.
Hi Patsy, thank you for your comment. Did you ever go and get yourself checked out? Have you had any X-Rays? There could be many reasons for your pain so you should really get it looked at by a professional. There is probably some ligament damage somewhere and this will take many months to improve. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley
To what intensity should I stretch my hand with the elastic rope. At the limit of the tolerability of the pain? Or until I feel no pain in my shoulder?
I think that there is a cross roads connecting Salisbury and the A303 that I had my shoulder displaced in 1979. I now live in Nysa Poland can you help ?
I don't know any specific books. It depends on what you want to know more about... anatomy, diagnosis, testing etc. I would suggest maybe starting with something like "the anatomy of sports injuries". I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley
I have chronic shoulder pain that radiates to my arm which is very painful. Is this related to tendinitis or bursitis? I do also have calcination on my tendons so I am unsure of the actual origin of my pain I am wondering if steroid injections would help?
Excellent and informative. You explain the functioning, injuries and rehabilitation stretches so well. Will you address lower back pain: piriformis, sacrum, psoas and iliacus interactions in back pain? I do a bodybuilding routine and have chronic problems in those areas (and no, I don't do squats).
I also have frozen shoulder and I endure this for a month because of pandemic thats why I cant go to hospital . And I figure it out that my left collar bone bigger than the right side. Is that normal?
Hi Devorah, So sorry to hear you are struggling with frozen shoulder. It can be excruciating and inconvenience your daily routine. How are you doing now? Please check out my video on Frozen Shoulder at ua-cam.com/video/DzSwJHdP8ek/v-deo.html for more insights on the condition. Best wishes, Ashley.
Anatomy demonstration was a very helpful introduction to where the shoulder pain might be coming from.
You're most welcome! I'm glad you found the video insightful. Best wishes, Ashley.
Great Q&A! Always enjoyed your videos, as you have always explained things in a very easy to understand way. I learned much more from you than from all the orthopedic doctors and physical therapists I saw. Definitely love the anatomical explanation, which deepens the understanding and illustrates how the body parts work, so please keep that coming! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us!
You're absolutely welcome @Pimsphere! I'm so glad to hear your appreciate the structure and content of the videos and that they are helpful to you. I hope I will continue to share information that is useful to you. Are there any particular topic you'd like me to cover for future videos? Do let me know. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thanks so very much for the shoulder videos. They’ve helped me by validating the work I’m doing with my PT here in the US. I get impatient and hearing the average healing time ranges is encouraging. I am on the right track!
That's fantastic to hear. Glad I was able to provide some insight. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Best wishes, Ashley.
Awesome explanation. I really did like the anatomy explanation at the beginning of the video in "Understanding shoulder pains" and it was really helpful. I hope you can include another video about knee pains and exercises for the knee.
Yes, visual explanation is very helpful in understanding the reason of the pain and how to fix it.
Thank you very much @Temuujin Ganzorig ! I'm glad you found the video informative. For knee pain, please check out my videos ua-cam.com/video/soYFoJt6BOg/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/QJuDYdQxTVs/v-deo.html for my insights on the topic. Let me know if this is helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
I’d love to see a video about the hands/ forearms area. And how to improve weakening grip.
I appreciate your inclusion of the anatomy.
Glad to see you answering questions sent to you.
Hi @A Chong,
I'm glad you appreciate the clarifications; I aim to ensure I am as clear as possible and answering questions helps clear any lingering doubts/fears my viewers have about various things.
Thanks for that video suggestion. Will definitely consider this topic for future videos. Feel free to subscribe to my channel (if you haven't already) and click on the notification bell to get alerts when I release new videos. Best wishes, Ashley.
This is my first visit to your site. Your video on the rotator cuff difficulties. It was so clear and your remedies so helpful that I am now subscribed and will follow your other videos. Your style / speed and manner of delivery suits me very well indeed. Balance of ‘theory’ and ‘practice’ is very well judged. Thank you so much from South London!
Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Best wishes from London, Ashley.
Another good video from you!
Your "Understanding Shoulder Pain and How To Fix It" video was wonderful for me.
It took one year of consistent work and I was able to bring my shoulder back to 100% normal.
Thanks so much, JIM
Thank you Jim, I apprecaite your comment. I'm really pleased to hear your shoulder is 100% better too! My advice going forward is to maintain strength in your shoulders to prevent any pain coming back. Best wishes, Ashley
I will be trying your advice from the shoulder video. I have had trouble over the last 15 years with my shoulder. It was very educational having the anatomical explanations. I started with a frozen shoulder when I was 50. Therapy finally broke it free and it was okay for a time. Went back to the Orthopedic center with pain and loss of motion. Suggestion after imagery was that I needed a shoulder replacement because of arthritis closing the spaces between the bones, partial tears in the supraspinatus. Instead I opted for corticosteroid injections which relieved some of the pain. I am a diabetic so they weren't great for me and ceased them. Still dealing with bad pain, couldn't lie down, couldn't lift anything, and dealing with my husband with Stage 4 colon cancer. After he died, I went back to the clinic, talked again with surgeon and also with a doctor who did prp with a stem cell treatment. He showed me the difference on x-ray between a healthy shoulder and mine (no spaces to speak of) Opted for that before surgery and it took about 3-4 weeks for pain to subside to bearable and 6-9 months before there was no pain and increased range of motion from
Hi BJ it sounds like you have already made great progress. Keep going! I've heard good things about prp so I'd be interested for you to let me know in the future how you get on. Best wishes, Ashley
Excellent video . Well done.Thanks
Thank you Bill. Best wishes, Ashley
Thanks for your answers. 1 more from me is, how to sleep properly when you have a left shoulder pain. Sleep upright on your back or sleep sideways on your right with a pillow under your left armpit as I've seen in other videos??
Hi Suzanne, I'm afraid the answer is that it depends on what's best for you. There is no right or wrong answer here. It really depends on what the reason for your pain is. You have to try everything and just stick to what works. Hopefully you are also doing things to help yourself get your shoudler problem better too. Best wishes, Ashley
@@PrecisionWellbeing Thanks Ashley for your appriopriate response. Yes, i'm sticking to 3 of your "fixed shoulders exercises" on alternate days. Am writing a journal on the treatment for now. ;o)
The anatomy part has been very helpful for me to understand which muscle is painful when palpating. I'm a sport pistol shooter, so I really care about my shoulder. Also about neck (lots of time with it twisted), back, core, and everything balance related.
I have been diagnosed with impinged tendons in both shoulders. It started when I picked up a tree branch about 5 years ago with my strong left hand. I was told my right side would follow with this pain and it has. I'm 65.
Both shoulders are a constant level 5 or so in any position or resting. I have recovered full motion with both arms with no stiffness flexed front or behind me.
My provider will pay for acupuncture when the lock down is done, and I'm looking forward to that to. My pain has been around for years, and I love and miss power yoga. Somethings got to work!
I really liked your use of free weights because don't have the discipline with the elastic bands and I don't have a weight machine. I have been looking for someone to show me this. Please post more using free weights.
AMAZING VIDEOS ABOUT SHULDER PAIN. My problem is that no one talks enough about pain in the back part of your shoulder, like armpit. Thank you
Hi Paul,
You're most welcome! I'm glad you found the video informative. Thank you for the video suggestion; you're absolutely right! I will definitely consider this for future videos. Best wishes, Ashley.
It's great to hear that shoulder pain can be fixed for good.
My problem is that I had an RSI over 15 years ago so every now and then it just flames up.
I will do the exercises you recommended.
Thanks very much.
RSI is a tricky problem but it can definitely be improved wth the right approach. Take it slow and try to avoid aggravating it. You will probably need to start a strengthening approach rather than just stretching. I hope you get some improvement. Please let me know how you get on and if you need to connect just let me know. Best wishes, Ashley
@@PrecisionWellbeing I would not mind to connect for a chat actually, how do I do that?
Awesome video. Thanks.
You're most welcome! I hope it helped. Best wishes, Ashley.
Understanding d anatomy helps with doing d exercises correctly for we shall then know which muscle exactly we are working on. Thank u again for excellent teaching videos
You're most welcome! Have you tried any of the exercises yet? Please do let me know which are most helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
Elbow and wrist pain videos would be great. Also, please consider videos regarding knee and ankle pain. Maybe even some videos addressing joint pain in the elderly ... arthritis, flexibility, etc. Thanks!
Hi Kelley these are some great questions and I will definitely be adding these suggestions to my list. Keep the suggestions coming! Best wishes, Ashley
Great Sir thank u so much
U explain so well
You are most welcome. I am happy to hear that the video has been helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
This is very informative. Thank you for presenting it so well and so clearly. Now it is up to me to do the exercises.
Thank you Signe. Good luck with getting better. Let me know how you get on. Best wishes, Ashley
I have shoulder impingement. MRI saying my acromio-humeral distance mersures 6.4mm and is decreased (
Knees..knees...knees. most have knee problems and would appreciate a video on tips on knee pain and such. Thx.
Thank you for your comment @GuyL Morin ! Its unfortunate that you are struggling with knee pains. Have you managed to get it checked out by a specialist? This would be great to determine specific cause and device an appropriate treatment plan. I do have a few videos up on knee pain causes and exercises. Please head on over to ua-cam.com/video/soYFoJt6BOg/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/QJuDYdQxTVs/v-deo.html to get my insights. Let me know if this helps. Best wishes, Ashley.
Very helpful video indeed keep up the excellent work. It has helped me with my shoulder problem to understand the cause of the pain. very good advice if it hurts don't do it.
You're most welcome. I'm glad the video was able to shed light on your shoulder pain cause. Have you tried any of the stretches yet? Please keep me posted on your progress. Best wishes, Ashley.
Great video! I watched the video about shoulder pain before this one and I liked the anatomy lesson on the shoulder. It helped me understand the mechanics of the body part and where the problems may come from, so I'd like more videos on that!
Also, I'd like a video on wrist pain and how shoulder/neck pain might be contributing to it. I have RSI in my right wrist and read as much as I can understand on the topic, however, I'd like a more in-depth explanation of the wrist mechanics and mobility (anatomy lesson).
Hi Karen I can certainly do this. I have a few more videos to do about shoulder but then I will start moving on to cover other body part topics too. Make sure you subscribe and then you will see when I do the other body parts. Best wishes, Ashley
Would love to see Hip/pelvis stability/injuries and best practices to help recovery and importance and exercises of the supportive muscles of the spine ex. multifidus.. Also, more mention of anatomy. Great video!!!
Hi Doretta that's a great comment so thank you. I will definitely be doing a video soon about hips and I'll definitely add in some anatomy too. Keep the suggestions coming! Best wishes, Ashley
Great video. I've had a shoulder problem for about 8yrs. Had a cortisone injection about 5wks ago. This has made an improvement. However, i still have a very poor range of movement with pain at a higher range of shoulder movement. I am doing strengthen exercises religiously and they do give short term relief(few hours) but i was expecting a lot more improvement after a solid 5wks. Also i have read a book by John Kirsch advocating passive hanging that claims to cure 99% of shoulder problems. I can get into the hang position for about 30 secs but to return my arm to my side between 130° to 70° its really bad pain...about an 8 in a scale to 10. Just would like your thoughts especially about the passive hanging treatment. Thanks Jason
Hi Jason, you have to remember that you've had your problem for about 8 years so don't expect it to be fixed after only 5 weeks. Hanging is potentially helpful but you also have to consider whether there is ligament/tendon inflammation or laxity. if there is then you don't want to over stretch them because they may get more inflamed or overly loose. Have you watched my other shoulder videos (ua-cam.com/video/B4UYaumLy90/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/1U_ctTDiflU/v-deo.html). Hopefully they will help guide you to a full recovery. Just be consistent and stick with it for at least 6 months. Best wishes, Ashley
@@PrecisionWellbeing Hi Ashley. Thanks for your prompt reply. Yes i have watched all your shoulder videos along with many others i have watched over the last 3 to 5yrs. TBH my shoulder condition has lasted as long as it has through my own reluctance to follow up with my GP. I have only chased the problem up due to the pain affecting my sleep as it was rarely affecting my working abilities. Have been concentrating on rotator cuff strengthening as i feel that due to my shoulder pain i have been avoiding using my shoulder in any ROM that created that pain so i believe there is going to be a dramatic weakness due to lack of use in the ROM area. That has improved after the steroid injection which has allowed me to use some resistance exercises. I read the passive hanging book last Oct on hols. Its seems to make sense but wanted your expert opinion on it as my GP did nt comment on it. ( i know its not his field) The book did explain there is pain whilst hanging but empasised it does not harm any shoulder structures🤷♂️ Will work hard also on the stretches in your videos. Regards Jason
what about numbness through the arm (left) with tingling all the way to the fingers
Awesome video! I like both anatomy and relife videos! Thanks! :)
You're welcome! Let me know how you get on. Best wishes, Ashley.
I liked the model of shoulder with a description, informative.
Thank you. Best wishes, Ashley
Precision Wellbeing Group can you answer questions about adhesive encapsulates and calcific tendinitis in the left shoulder? I have both and sever pain that radiates down my arm and into my left side of my back where the wing shoulder bone is. It also goes up my neck and into my color bone. I have constant aching deep pain . When I use my left arm it can be so painful I can’t move it for days. I have calcium on my bursa and in my rotator cuff that has now hardened. This has been going on for over 10 years and got worse to the point of using my arm is too painful. I’ve told doctors since my late 20’s and they dismissed it until a few years ago and finally did an MRI which sows a frozen shoulder and calcific tendinitis. It’s never been explained to me. I receive injections to relieve pain and give me some more mobility but pain always comes back. The pain doctor doesn’t want to give me anymore injections bc he’s frustrated the pain keeps coming back. Can you explain these conditions and what to do?
Thank you lots. Stay safe Ameen
You're welcome! Best wishes, Ashley.
Why I have pain in my left shoulder and arm only when I'm sleeping, to the point that wake me up 3 or 4 times at night. I have to get up to bring the pain down, very estrange!
Me too. And now I try to sleep on the other side, but similar problem occurs. When I wake I then have to prop myself up in bed with pillows and try to sleep that way.
EXCELLENT INFO!!! 👍
Thank you Alina, much appreciated. Best wishes, Ashley
Ok, from the time of my surgery,(ball snapped of of humerus, at time of break over extended humerus), Accident was nov. 27, 2019, surgery was Dec 4. Arm was locked down, no movement at all. Therapy started 1 month later. Movement is only at about 35%. Humerus isn’t rotating at all.(date today is 6/19/20). Surgeon put on plate that covers part of outer ball, and down about 3” of Humerus). Never did any MRI of shoulder. It’s not getting better if anything it’s getting worse. Of course the break is healed now, but...... Went in this last week, and receiver cortisone shot! Working with it everyday, not making any difference, it’s painful in my shoulder, and across the top, and over the ball. And was wondering if I should have my GP order an MRI. I really don’t need to do any more damage to my arm. I watched your other video, I can’t even put my arm straight behind my back, let alone bent. Can’t bring arm up in front of me straight in front of me. Out to the side, not even straight out. Does an MRI show your muscles, and such? I’m upset no one seems to think there’s a problem! Please respond. Thank you.
Make a video about back pain,and special test,and treatments ,please
Hi Ravinda,
Thank you for your suggestions. I do have a number of videos up on back pains. Please check them out at ua-cam.com/video/F-guZNSuwKY/v-deo.html for common causes of back pains and then follow through with ua-cam.com/video/DY4lqOkXQtY/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/hbdK1kC_KyI/v-deo.html for exercises to alleviate the pain. Feel free to subscribe to my channel and peruse for more content on back pains. Please let me know if this helps. Best wishes, Ashley.
Thank you for this informative video!
You're welcome! Glad to hear the video was informative. Best wishes, Ashley.
Awesome
Thank you! I hope it helped. Best wishes, Ashley.
I’ve learned a lot from your videos, and appreciate the anatomical lessons so I can understand where to press and where to back off. I always wonder with massage balls if what “hurts so good” is actually irritating/inflaming the muscles causing tendinitis or helping to break things down and evening out front and back
Hi Elisa thank you, I'm pleased you have learned a lot. I know what you mean, the massage balls hurt but it feels good! My advice is that you don't roll around on the ball and just stay still and press. This way you won't inflame the area too much. I would also suggest you use the ball every other day so that your muscles get a day to recover. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley
I hope you can do an elbow vidio sections for patient , similar to the shouder the serites
Hi Jenny,
I have a few videos up on common elbow injuries that you can check out on ua-cam.com/video/gsz32pRGvIk/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/cz11unl7y9E/v-deo.html. Please let me know if these are helpful. Best wishes, Ashley.
Are there studies confirming that healing occurs between 10 pm and 2 am. This surprised me. U would think this would vary based on the individual. I sleep around 12-7am. I really want to hep accelerate healing
Thx for the video
Would like to see exercises for lower back pain, please. Found your video on this. My pain only comes on when I've been standing awhile. Mayhaps, I need to strengthen everything.
Hi BJ have you watched my other back pain videos? ua-cam.com/video/hbdK1kC_KyI/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/DY4lqOkXQtY/v-deo.html
Strengthening is always a good idea, especially for someone like you who does a lot of manual work on a farm! Best wishes, Ashley
Please keep explaining the anatomy too....and will need details on trigger finger...pleaaaase :) is there any excercises
Hi @krishkurup,
I'm glad you found the video informative. Thank you for the feedback and the video suggestion. I will definitely consider this for future videos. Best wishes, Ashley.
Yes I had xrays and ultrsound, plus some physio but it is still giving me grief. I've been told that the damage had probably not healed the way it should so the pain may be forever, I don't want that. It interferes with work and sleep.
Have you been told what the problem is? Who knows what's possible if you are diligent and consistent with your rehab exercises. It's definitely worth sticking with it! Best wishes, Ashley
Amazing stuff! I commend you so much for giving all this information away for free. Thank you so much
I seem to keep jumping in and out of that phase 2 you speak of, where I'll do an intense shoulder workout and sometimes (not always) there'll a dull pain (maybe a 4 out of 10) and slight lessening of range of motion for a few days after. It doesn't necessarily always happen but I assume it's some form of tendonitis from pushing it too hard with something like bodyweight pikes. It seems to go away in 3 or 4 days though.
Until I do a really intense workout and I notice it comes back
Seems like tendonitis by what you've been describing but the fact that it goes away so quickly has me second-guessing. Any ideas? The pain usually kicks in between 45 and 60 degrees of the painful arch when I raise my left arm from the side of my body.
Thank again for your help and taking the time to read this comment!
I have had successful reverse shoulder replacement surgery August 2018 right side which corrected right shoulder replacement carried out with a prosthesis that was too large by another surgeon, 18 months prior, leaving me in much discomfort. I now have good flexion and have been able to resume ballet classes. However, I cannot reach behind now on the right side. I believe this is because I no longer have rotator cuff on the right side. Due to Covid 19 regulations, my final, discharge appointment with my surgeon didn't happen. Would I be able to do the ball and band exercises you recommend on the right side in my situation?
What do i use for a frozen shoulder - A hot pack or cold pack?
I am having acute pain between neck and shoulder. The reason for this is I am using mouse for prolonged period. Do you have any exercise or advice to alleviate this pain?
I had a pacemaker/fibultor device surgery 6 months ago. Since I then I have been experiencing excuciating pain in my shoulder. I also had a neck fusion on C 5 & 6 14 years ago. Could my shoulder pain be caused by the neck, or from the pacemaker/fibulator implantation?
I have restricted motion in the shoulder.
I thank you for any information you can give me.
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Hi, great video. so i got shoulder injury probably tendon related bursitis from shoulder pressing too heavy with dumbells. Felt the pain when coming down, but the pain is mild, and dull. This will take 6 months to a year to heal roughly? I thought swelling goes away in like 1 month or so. I did all your tests, and my ranges of motion are all fine, and pain is like a 1-3, but i still can't lift without pain. Rowing exercises when i lower weight hurt, pullups can hurt sometimes to an extent, pushups, and overhead presses. The pain is at the top of my shoulder, and to the front. My external rotators are also strong
I have what my doctor is calling night pain. Although I'd rather not I can tolerate some pain but its the sleep deprivation that's killing me. An ultra sound person told me there was a tear ( can't say where exactly ) and the top part of my shoulder blade muscle is hard. ( Apparently repairing tears surgically has mixed results and is best done as soon as possible after the event.) I dig into that top muscle with my fingers and can really feel the fibres like violin strings. Think I need some stretching. Have developed some clicks in my neck vertebrae that weren't there before too.
It happened years ago, was using a skillsaw with my right arm extended cutting a sheet of ply and supporting the edge with the other hand. I was over extended, ( bad work practice ) the blade grabbed in the wood and wrenched my arm.
Anything in particular you would recommend from what I've said doc ?
Hello, I broke my humerus in September of last year and thank God it completely healed. The video where you show the shoulder, is what I needed.
I cannot lift my right arm next to my head and when I try it is super tight😩 I do not know what or how to get it loosend up🤷♀️I was going to therapy every week until this covid 19 happened and we had to stop going and I have no exercise equipment whatsoever. What can I do to help the inflammation and tightness of my shoulder, desperately looking for relief and to be able to have full mobility of my right arm shoulder again. Thank you for your very well description videos. Hope you are safe and well.
Hi Carolina, this video may be helpful to you (ua-cam.com/video/DzSwJHdP8ek/v-deo.html). It's about frozen shoulder, which you may not have, but there are stretches in there that you might find helpful. Please let me know if you find it helpful. Best wishes, Ashley
@@PrecisionWellbeing the link you sent me is saying not found, please help. Thank you so very much!
@@CarolinaLopez-ox1dd Try this... ua-cam.com/video/DzSwJHdP8ek/v-deo.html
@@PrecisionWellbeing Ashley, thank you, love..Be safe, God bless you🙏
I was shoveling my granddads driveway in Jan, and hurt my shoulder when flinging the snow... this hurt badly for months. I had range of motion, but no strength and lifting above my chest hurt... this continued until 2 days ago when I was working on my bicycle, to don’t know what I did, but I woke up today and my shoulder has zero pain and what I think is a return to full strength. Was something dislocated and snapped back into the right spot? What the gel changed?
I had an MRI recently and I do have a full tear about 1 cm. My MD recommended exercises. How will that help?(the common front muscle)
I've had some shoulder soreness come and go throughout my life, but recently I've been having pain in both shoulders and in the same location: top of shoulder and made worse by stretching neck in opposite direction. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I am facing this pain since the covid-19 has started. It is uncomfortable sleeping on right side and especially if I put on coat and put left first and right arm second. It is painful like labour pain and goes off slowly like the labour pain goes off slowly. I did not consult GP due to the procedures now a days surgery is taking place. Lifting things is OK but stretching is painful and sometime I feel pain going down in elbow and further down to the palm of hand. At this stage I mostly give rest to my arm but problem that it is my right shoulder. I do have pain when stretching up or back as well. I hope you understand my problem. My husband has same problem with his left shoulder. please advise what to do?
Kind regards
Last year is my left shoulders have this problem and i do physiotherapy for about 6 mo and its cure i also do in my home as per doctor but why now is my right hand shoulders have same this problem? I cant go to physiotherapy due to covid 19vso i just follow your instruction, is it bec im 58 yrs old? I mean i have high blood pressure, tks a lot
Can a tennis ball work as alternative massage ball?
I had a bad fall full-body wait onto my elbow jarring my shoulder badly 18mths ago, I am left with sternum/clavical pain and pain also between my shoulder blades to spine area, which radiates thru my lower ribs... can you suggest any remedies? Great videos btw, very informative.
Hi Patsy, thank you for your comment. Did you ever go and get yourself checked out? Have you had any X-Rays? There could be many reasons for your pain so you should really get it looked at by a professional. There is probably some ligament damage somewhere and this will take many months to improve. I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley
To what intensity should I stretch my hand with the elastic rope. At the limit of the tolerability of the pain? Or until I feel no pain in my shoulder?
Don't push the stretches too much into pain. Stop just before you feel pain. Best wishes, Ashley
7:49 my right shoulder popped from heavy benching. I never had crackling in my shoulder but since that day i have it.
Not sure what to do.
Ana Bol have you tried 'band up & overs 'to warn up & strengthen your shoulders ?👍🏻💪🏻
I think that there is a cross roads connecting Salisbury and the A303 that I had my shoulder displaced in 1979. I now live in Nysa Poland can you help ?
Hi Liam, in what way do you want help? We can connect for a Skype consultation if that's what you mean? Best wishes, Ashley
Very interesting. Can I ve a book on the subject
I don't know any specific books. It depends on what you want to know more about... anatomy, diagnosis, testing etc. I would suggest maybe starting with something like "the anatomy of sports injuries". I hope that helps. Best wishes, Ashley
I have chronic shoulder pain that radiates to my arm which is very painful. Is this related to tendinitis or bursitis? I do also have calcination on my tendons so I am unsure of the actual origin of my pain I am wondering if steroid injections would help?
Excellent and informative. You explain the functioning, injuries and rehabilitation stretches so well. Will you address lower back pain: piriformis, sacrum, psoas and iliacus interactions in back pain? I do a bodybuilding routine and have chronic problems in those areas (and no, I don't do squats).
I have 2 torn tendons in my right shoulder app 4 centimetres apart is there an exercise i can do
I also have frozen shoulder and I endure this for a month because of pandemic thats why I cant go to hospital . And I figure it out that my left collar bone bigger than the right side. Is that normal?
Hi Devorah,
So sorry to hear you are struggling with frozen shoulder. It can be excruciating and inconvenience your daily routine. How are you doing now? Please check out my video on Frozen Shoulder at ua-cam.com/video/DzSwJHdP8ek/v-deo.html for more insights on the condition. Best wishes, Ashley.
Im using ointment for joint after i exercise or when ever it is pain, is it ok tks
It should be OK. Just make sure your exercise isn't making your pain worse. Best wishes, Ashley
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Can a tennis ball work as alternative massage ball?