I just want to thank you for actually going through and responding to comments and questions, we appreciate you!

Awesome video- by far the best and clearest explanation without wasting viewer’s time. Thanks and great work!!

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Mike 77 thanks mike!

You are an exceptional Doctor, knowledgeable, helpful and responsive, answering all the questions. You are remarkable!

@apexmovebetter

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I try!!

I had a 50% tear in my left rotator cuff, was so painful and swollen I couldn’t move my elbow away from the side of my body. The surgeon who I had a consultation with told me that it would not repair on its own and that it needed surgery. I done some research myself and found out that even if I was to have it done, there’s a good chance that it may tear again/not be much better than it was, amongst other complications and having 8-12 weeks off work. I decided not to have surgery and slowly I got a full range of motion back and it took about 12 months to get back to full strength and lift weights to what I was pre injury. 2 years later, no surgery and it’s as good as it ever was 🤷🏼‍♂️

@Khalid-gw4gw

3 жыл бұрын

How did you regain your strength back? and how did the injury occur? Thank you please get back to me!!

@bentyrrell8083

3 жыл бұрын

Khalid I had physio on it. So this was certain stretches that I had to do get a better range of motion and a small amount of strength back into the joint and this would of acted as a pre-habilitation prior to any surgery if I was to have it done. The full strength came back in time with light weights in the gym. I’m a bricklayer, I was at work and layed a thermalite block above my head and I felt my shoulder pinch, that was it! I could move it for the rest of the day but not when I woke up in the morning

@Khalid-gw4gw

3 жыл бұрын

@@bentyrrell8083 How did that cause a 50% tear? Seems a bit extreme! I'm glad it's all sorted now, I hope exercises help me.

@bentyrrell8083

3 жыл бұрын

Khalid I have no idea?!!! I think it must have been getting worn before this and then lifting the block finished it off. For about 3 weeks before , it was aching when I lied on that side in bed, but I was really heavy, about 16 stone, and I thought it was just because of my weight. Yeah keep up with the exercises ect and do your research on recovery. I even looked at stem cell treatment, it was about £7000 per shoulder

@Khalid-gw4gw

3 жыл бұрын

@@bentyrrell8083 Mine isn't as quite as bad as yours, I have full ROM but moving my arm in certain ways will cause pain especially twisting of the arm, do you think physio is worth trying?

I had an X-ray on my left shoulder and told I had a torn rotator cuff. I was told surgery would be needed, but was warned that it might tear again, so I thought what is the point. I did research and was told the same thing. I started low intensity stretches with resistance bands for a month. There was quite a bit of improvement. I then started light exercises for the 4 muscles surrounding the rotator cuff, and it was improving very slowly each month. I then gradually started heavy exercises, ie push ups, pull ups, push and pull exercises basically. But kept up with the stretching exercises. Cut a long story short, I now do Callisthenics, also I am 57 years old. It took 18 months to heal100%. So don’t believe everything your doctor or online info say.

@apexmovebetter

3 жыл бұрын

I'm Handy Arry we are now seeing patients after rotator cuff surgery that have failed especially in large repairs with full function and pain free. Glad you are better! I just want people to know their options so they do it if they feel it is appropriate for their situation.

@NitaNita1964

2 жыл бұрын

I had surgery 2006 dislocated left shoulder . Took me a year to hear. Yes you may have to get it done again. My DR told me lift nothing over 10lbs. Bouts shoulder hurt now. The L I feel I may need surgery again. Have an appointment soon

@jerrychan79

2 жыл бұрын

Like mine all ok except cannot raise my arm fully up,but stil do push ups,right now i use resistant band to train my shoulder back because of weak.so what type workout you do for resistance band.tq

@dingdong6005

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing now . I think I have rotator cuff injury. Can you suggest any good exercises?

Great video. The best one out there so far. Very helpful 👍

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Darroch McElarney thanks

Thank you. Very informative. Please do the second video and explain recovery of partial traumas (non surgical way)

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Vlad Puha will do

@mikebreler9724

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, how does one recover the non surgical way if so indicated and what are the non surgical structural repairs that are possible?

Keep your shoulders safe, everybody! It's a good idea to build strength among the four muscles of the rotator cuff. There are some good resources available on YT.

@pinorocco4088

2 жыл бұрын

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Awesome quick review

Doc you're a good teacher. Thanks a lot.

@apexmovebetter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

My husband has been in so much pain for over a week. He has a pretty sedentary job so we can't figure out what might have caused this. The tele-doctor through our insurance said that he was young and healthy (he's not; chronic illness from multiple infections that are difficult to kick is a daily struggle and we mentioned that) and told him to take more ibuprofen and continue to rest. 🙄 Thank you SO MUCH for providing so many ways to do some quick tests at home to see how severe this issue may be. We'd rather not go in and spend a bunch of money to be continually dismissed as "young and healthy" but we also prefer to fix things when they are broken, so it's been tough trying to decide what to do.

@apexmovebetter

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome.

Unfortunately for me, despite a fairly diagnostic physical exam for infraspinatus tear, referral to ortho and MRI is not "approved" until you've done 6 weeks of PT. Great info about possible neck involvement causing similar symptoms!

@apexmovebetter

2 жыл бұрын

Tell us how you do with PT. Good luck!

This was really useful. I work in radiology and hear about cuff tears but never really understood what it meant!

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Ellski Thanks for the comment!

@ocular4925

5 жыл бұрын

You're work in radiology and you don't know what a rotator cuff tear is? Please find another job

@Mike-jo3sn

4 жыл бұрын

Ocular ba ha ha ha nice one!

I had dislocated my shoulder while playing basketball and I popped back in by itself, I can left my arms up and down at command but still fell pain. Do I need to see the emergency room ?

Ya doc I couldn’t reach over on the right side passenger 2 weeks ago but now I can I guess it was bruised?

Great job! Very crisply and neatly explained.

@rahulkundurpi8622

4 жыл бұрын

I feel am definitely having a rotator cuff tear.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Rahul Kundurpi have it checked out

@rahulkundurpi8622

4 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter Yes, definitely I will. Thank you so much. 🙏

Good thing I stumble across this video...I did the side arm test too.. If my arms are bent and I raise my elbow to my side, I dont feel pain but once I fully extend my arm, I feel pain. This suddenly happened and been going on for 2 weeks now. I didnt perform much shoulder exercise to make sure I wont do much damage. Now its getting better but the pain is still there.

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

It is a good sign it is already starting to improve. With the elbow bent there is less torque on the shoulder. Best of luck!

Through gradually working on rotator cuff and scapula strengthening if you have full range of motion

@thegloriousquran1208

4 жыл бұрын

@Semper Fortis not as sturdy before i guess

Very informative video! I have the night pain, lying in that side hurts and I definitely can’t reach behind my back. Putting a jacket on requires some finagling with that shoulder and can be quite painful.

@apexmovebetter

2 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you get an evaluation t check it out

I strained my teres minor doing pull ups and was in pain for about a week. Now 7 months later I have had minor pain and soreness in that area after bad posture and excercises for the back. Is this a sign of a major tear in the rotator cuff?

Please do an AC joint video, I have a pain on top of the AC ligament after exercises with the roll ab wheel.

I had 3/4 tear. I recovered very fast. My key was only take the pain meds for 3 days. Then toss the sling and move your wrist a little. It hurts. Don’t push it. Just move a little from then on. At night for nights 4-6 I needed pain med because my shoulder was warm. After that I kept rehabilitating on my own until I saw the surgeon. He sent me to rehabilitation. Third time in I put my arm all the way over my head. Done. Blew their mind.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

luvsilly60 I think a gradual increase in load for a variety of conditions is the key to success

@mikelunsford7462

3 жыл бұрын

Is a warm shoulder an indication too..u wonder how to test that

I pop my right shoulder all the time to make it feel better. I can lift weights just fine. It does hurt to reach across my left side and to sleep on my right side. I was diagnosed with a partially torn labrum. There is some atrophy to my right arm. Any suggestions?

Helpful. Thank you. Hope I didn’t wait too long. Appointment made to see a doctor later today.

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Clark good luck

I have pain in the front of my shoulder and i cant raise it my arm can only bend at the elbow my left hand hurts a lot what do you think it is?

@stephenlandreville6599

4 жыл бұрын

Mse! I literally spit the water out of my mouth reading your comment. I’m a physical therapist and I have to agree with your assessment. It’s definitely a prolapsed anus

@telumears

4 жыл бұрын

Stop self pleasuring and pray.

I've been in pain for months and finally had an ultrasound done about a month ago. I was told it's not a tear, but the muscles are inflamed. No Dr. follow up so I don't know what I should be doing? It's getting really bad but I tried the movements you show here and some I can do no problem, others are impossible.

@DA-ck9ug

3 жыл бұрын

@ɮᴇᴄφᴍɪnɢ - WR No it's not, but I'm much better now. Since Covid started and I'm working from home I am healed! I think.

I hope you can answer me A few months I got shoulder pain . I have no problem rising my hand or putting some pressure on her I can swim and its not problem. When im not doing nothing just staying i got pain. They gave me an injection 2x times and anti inflammatory cream and pills. What should I do ?

I was doing handstands and I kept falling and it was just sore but after a pretty intense swim practice one of my shoulders hurts really bad and to move it up and I’m worried I tore something the pain is coming from my armpit area.

Hi I have all of these symptoms my shoulder also feels like it as dropped a little bit and I keep getting pains in my chest through to my ribs all on the same side also been getting pins and needles for the last 3 months which lasts for about 10 to 15 minutes in the same arm what do you think this could be and should I see my doctor as I am a bit stubborn lol so keep putting it off thanks

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Martin Plumb I would check with a doctor to ensure you are not developing neurological weakness.

I injured my shoulder after reaching for a fast ball in badminton match, i heard a pop or a crunch and a sharp pain. After few days its not hurting ALL the time, but im kind of "feeling" it constantly. I pass all these tests, but when im rotating my shoulder front and up in a 90 degree angle, i feel pain and hear a constant crunching sound through the motion, what might it be? Should i rest for couple more days and see if the pain goes away on its own, or should i go to the doctors office next thing on monday?

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Akusticostacos if it doesn’t get better by 2-3 weeks I would Get a orthopedic consultation.

@Akusticostacos

4 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter Thanks for great content and helpful advice!

@joaopeixoto5797

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same pain, but I dont hear any sound

Okay so I dislocated my shoulder last week and i could move the arm that got dislocated fine without the help of my other arm but when I bring the arm back like reach your arm out and bring it back it hurts for I say 30 seconds to 2 minutes and I get a little muscle spasms like 1 or 2 randomly for every like 3 to maybe 5 hours and I have pain in my shoulder for a good 2 minutes everyday at night but never in the day and idk if it’s just recovering from the injury or I have a tear in my rotary cuff:/

I have pain in first movement what can I do I don't really understand video because of my English but if you write I can understand

You may have a rotator cuff tear that depending on the activity it could be painful or pain free. It may also be related to a pinched nerve in your neck. Some neck or cervical problem can mimic a rotator cuff tear. Best of luck! Keep me posted. Get to the MD because if it is a large rotator cuff tear it gets harder to fix the longer you wait.

@frankpaya690

4 жыл бұрын

and you have to know what to insist upon, because a lot of medical plans (like Kaiser) with the arbitration clause, you will get dismissed by a G.P, as being "fine"when if you could sue them, the GP, to protect themselves from lawsuits, would refer you to an orthopedist .

i did theraband excercises for 1 and half months and I feel it's stronger but still I am getting clicking sound while I do rotation movements what does it results? do I still have a tear? and please let me know whether I can do normal house old works which a man normally does?

@CineFutbolByScarlos

5 жыл бұрын

Go get the spine check I recommend gonstead chiropractic I had the same feeling I was hurting my shoulder more because I had a back problem causing it it can Come from the upper part or neck area

my father had surgery back in april 2019 he has had therapy done on both shoulder they got the right arm working pretty good but the left arm he cant raise it and has tingling sensation in hand could it be because the surgery on his neck caused his arm to lock up he could move both arms now he can only raise up one

I am dealing with shoulder issue right now. Pain in top part and when lifting also had some numbness. Went to a ortho and she did mri of neck and it was good. Took xray of shoulder and said it looked good but no MRI done. She gave me a shot about a month ago and it relived some pain but not all. Went back yesterday and she gave me another shot. She saying she thinks it rotator tendonitis and shoulder impingement. I have been dealing with this for about 5 months any suggestions

Thank you for the video. As I see you respond to most questions, I have some of these symptoms, probably hurt myself 10 days ago. I didn’t have a sudden injury or atleast can’t place when it happened. But just felt sore in the upper back and right shoulder where the tendons attach and more sore is subsequent days. I do some exercises everyday and maybe I was hurting myself a little everyday. I also haven’t seen any bruising. After 10 days I feel less sore and still feel weakness in the arm while doing some of these movements. But can bring my arm up and down slowly and hear a click.. Have developed a neck tension on right side after this. Without any bruising , and without any sudden dramatic pain, can it still be a tear? Thanks.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

It can still be a tear but I would make sure the neck is not contributing to the current problem. Non-traumatic tears typically do better than falls resulting from fall or clear trauma.

@KK-wv3vg

4 жыл бұрын

Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation thank you for your response. How long would you say I wait and see before going to a specialist? Non traumatic tears, do they often heal on their own ? What’s the general recovery time?

@davidharcot220

2 жыл бұрын

@@KK-wv3vg hi k k it is two years now how you going? Is it getting better by now?

I have all of those symptoms but not severed. I mean my arm does not drop down but I have painfull feelings. My pain is going down half of my shoulder. I still workout. I have chosen excersices and range of motion that does not make pain worse. Do you think that is ok or better stop all training? When I had initial injury I had to stop workout for 2 years. Then slowly I was able to start training again. But one uncareful move and I have this problem again.

@yoendyprado

5 жыл бұрын

I'm going through the same thing , I injured my shoulder doing bench press and I was not able to workout again for a year. Now I can do it but I have to be really careful or I will feel like an inside pain in the front of my shoulder, specially if I'm doing any overhead exercises. I think it might also be a labrum tear and I don't know if it happens to you too but I always hear a clicking sound in my shoulder

@serhioromano

5 жыл бұрын

@@yoendyprado Clicking sound is a bad sign. I am sorry you have this. Iэму injured the during the same excessive. Bench press with dumbbells. My problem was that I did not do this exercise while I was getting very strong with other excessive. For example I did 3 sets 20 reps on parallel bars with 20kg extra weight including my 90kg. So my chest got strong but with involving rotator cuff, so when I started to do bench press I could use quite a heavy weight on chest musсles, but my other shoulder stabilizers was not ready. I should not listen to gym trainer and just continue my routine.

I can easily pass all the tests you demonstrated. No issues. Have had pain that comes and goes in my shoulder that started as a “pinched nerve” type issue in my upper neck region. Pain travelled down to my right rotator regions and, while the neck pain/stiffness has greatly improved, the pain is still nagging in my right shoulder. It also increases when I look up with my head. But, again, my shoulder is strong...can easily pass all the strength and range tests you demonstrate here. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Totally Neck issues

Hi. I'm a 39 year old snowboarder and I injured my shoulder from a bad fall 1 week ago. I suspect I've torn my supraspinatus as it was tender to touch and initially I couldn't raise my arm more than 30°. After only 1 week I have improved significantly and would say I have almost full range of motion, maybe 80%, but still some difficulty, weakness and pain with certain movements and positions, emptying a can of water for example. No resting pain or problems sleeping on it and most day to day activities are now fine. I had a very similar injury to the same shoulder 5 months ago and did not seek medical treatment. After 3 months or so I was not having any real problems with it, maybe some very minor aching occasionally, so assumed it was healed. I'm considering getting medical treatment this time, however I'm currently in a different country for another 2 months. My question is do you think that it's possible I have a full thickness tear considering how much I have improved after 1 week? Should I get it looked at asap even though it doesn't feel that bad anymore? Or would it be ok to wait 2 months till I'm back home?

A few years ago in high school I felt like I tore something in my shoulder so I just stopped playing baseball I never got it checked ... I’d say 3-4 years but now I’m feeling some night/morning pains and pains throughout the day on my right shoulder ... idk what it could be

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Senpapi.it may not be linked to the first injury but may be worth an evaluation if it gets worse

I had my third RC repair on Feb 19th, 2020...one on the left, two now on the right shoulder. All I can say to those of you who feel discomfort in your shoulders is to get yourself evaluated and see a physical therapist sooner rather than later. If they give you strengthening exercises, do them religiously. These tissues weaken as we age and any sudden trauma (in my case, a hard fall on ice) can cause some serious damage. In a fraction of a second, my shoulder was once again toast. I knew it immediately, since I'd felt it before. If I had been disciplined with my shoulder exercises, I may have survived that fall (might not have too...don't know)...but I wasn't disciplined, and now I'll probably never have full range of motion again. Word to the wise.

@MOAB-UT

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing now after 1 year?

I get pain about midway down my right deltoid, seems to be in the muscle itself; sharp, tight, aching pain. It doesn't look or feel torn. I get the pain when I reach across to touch my other shoulder, reach around to scratch my back, hold my arm up laterally, press my hand against my belly, etc. It doesn't present a problem when lifting weights in terms of strength, but I feel the locked up, sharp pain sensation when I do laterals (even with thumbs up) and bench press in any position. Would that be pain radiating from a torn cuff, or something else? Could it be a deep tissue tear in the deltoid, or maybe a problem with the fascia? I've had this problem for years; no activity or inactivity seems to heal it. It feels like someone pressing a knuckle or a knot into the side of my shoulder.

I can't even think about doing any of these tests without moderate pain. Just the very thought and tightening up of the muscles to begin hurts. Lifting the injured arm with my other arm hurts moderately but to let go once in the up position is a no go. Severe, severe pain in the front on the ball and down the bicep. Swelling and pain to the external touch.

Hey doctor I've just turned 16 and around a year ago I performed a military press of 20KG with no warm-up. I was younger so I didn't know about form and injuries. And while doing it i felt a strain around the my back/shoulder blade, also deep within my chest. It hurt severely when breathing and it was sharp pain. The pain subsided over a couple months. I went back to the gym after some rest and I have clicking right under my shoulder blade somewhere during lat pull downs (also when mimicking the pull down movement with arm at 90° to the side). No pain with the clicking though. Any ideas?? I really just want to go to the gym and hit the weights again. I really miss going. Thanks Edit: I sometimes feel a tiny bit of nagging pain when I think about it too much. The very bottom of my shoulder blade muscle also clicks when i push down on it. It's weird to explain.

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Nick Williams you may have a rib issue that is displaced under the shoulder blade. No big deal if it is that. I would seek a physical therapy evaluation and get more information.

@nickwilliams2723

5 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter I appreciate the response. Keep it up the amazing content!

@dingdong6005

Жыл бұрын

How are you doing now?

I was involved in an accident and my back is in pain but it comes and go, it doesn't hurt when I'm laying down but when I lift my right arm I can feel pain on the left shoulder on my back and slight pain going towards my neck

What if you CAN raise your arms slowly and lower, but still with some pain?

Had a shoulder injury for awhile. If I had to guess it’s been about maybe 5-6 months. I workout 4-5 times a week and I believe this is how I injury my shoulder doing bench press. I haven’t been able to work my chest out properly or shoulders workouts. Does this sound a like a rotator cuff injury ?

At the ac joint I would rest from over shoulder height movements for 1-2 weeks it should start feeling better. Avoid wide bench, lat pull behind your head and military press for3-6 weeks .

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

How are you doing? Any questions?

@lloydpadilla2895

4 жыл бұрын

O man damn military presswe had to do for gym on school no wonder I will take y option and take a break thanks

Hello, I have had for the past 3 months pain in my right shoulder (precisely rear deltoid area). It's difficult to wear a coat, get my arm behind my back and I have pain when I extend my arm upward. In your opinion is this a rotator cuff injury? I thought it was going away with time, but three months into this and the pain is always the same

@FoodLoop

4 жыл бұрын

Same and my shoulder is frozen

@RodeoCowgirl-55

4 жыл бұрын

Two or three years ago, I had scat scan test done on my right shoulder, doctor said very small tear...so he gave me steroid shot on top of my shoulder. Oh golly it hurts worse after the shot for about three months. I would never get a shot like that. Now my left shoulder been hurting since January. Going to ask my primary doctor this week to order scat scan test. I am deaf. I had cochlear implant magnet on side of my head where I can't have MRI because of the magnet. My primary doctor need to order test for me about my shoulder. I drop coffee cup twice. Weak arm..hurts whenever I raise my arm up. One time my pinky finger hurts whenever I lift something and it is called ulnar but it went away in matter of time. That is what my shoulder feels like similar to ulnar. Since I can't have MRI, what kind of tests do I need to tell doctor? ? Ultrasound, ink, scat scan or what? It may be pinched nerve or rotor cuff? ? Please let me know what tests I should ask for.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Bobbie Sue Sanders you can get ultrasound but not sure about how accurate it is for rotator cuff tears. If Suspected nerve involvement a nerve conduction study would be appropriate

@RodeoCowgirl-55

4 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter I am 64. I have bad neck, been told I need neck surgery. I had myelogram test on my back, oh hell that f u . . ing hurts like hell. I will never never get that myelogram test ever again ever. I have arthritis, had two back surgeries, scoliosis, osteoarthritis, bad joint in my hip been told I need hip replacement, the list can go on and on. I don't think I will ever recover or be pain free. The pain management took me off of pain medicine because I made one mistake. The other pain managements won't take me. My RA doctor is trying to find one that would help but the last two medicines, one is patch and the other is in the cheek and I am allergic to both of them. I am allergic to mobic. I just want my life back. It just feel like tooth ache all over my body. All the joints hurts. And my left shoulder horrible.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Bobbie Sue Sanders Very sorry to hear. Please keep exercising as much as your condition allows

What is the difference between pain from frozen shoulder and Rotator caff tear

Hello sir I had fall and due to which my shoulder gone frozen and now there is is lesion coursed on my cuf shoulder they r saying there is no cuff shoulder only mass is there buy I can't pick up things and all can u suggest me something

That could be a neck problem. Most shoulder problems don’t give you hand pain. Do you have any neck pain?

@Laundrey1

4 жыл бұрын

Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation I’ve been diagnosed with shoulder impingement. It’s been 6 months. Happened when I was 39 by putting my hand on my hip (yep, that’s all it took). I turned 40 a couple months ago, but I’m in great physical shape. I do have shallow shoulder sockets and am hypermobile. It’s not getting better. I’ve had an x-ray and it showed no tears and I also still had great strength in all these tests. I can’t go back to my ortho right now due to the virus. I got mad at being patient with no change so I did full planks the other day. I’m now back with the cold feeling down my arm and sharp pains again. I just want this to heal. I’ve lost so much range of motion. I used to be able to wash my own back and apply my own moisturizer on my back and I can’t even shave my armpits and put on deodorant. It’s frustrating. Any help would be appreciated. Edit: I know this is directly related to my neck, also. On days I wake with a stiff neck the pain and tightness is worse and there’s sharp pain. I’m just trying to understand what is going on and why it’s not getting better.

I fell down arms stretched a couple of weeks ago. I was wounded on my right arm, which was pretty bad, so I was critical in curing it, and was not bothered about other pains. 2 weeks since that, now I have realised with this video that I have a an injury. Doctor, I was not able to do that thumbs down excercise. The pain is severe. I haven't visited a doctor yet. As mentioned by you about the pain. For me, there isn't any pain below the elbow. What should I do? Should I rush to a doctor or any exercise or rest be enough?

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

nisha kumar I would give it 4 weeks then consult with a doctor

@nishakumar860

5 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter Thank you Doctor for your reply. I have a question again, so should something ? Means, any exercise? Also I should mention thet I did a pretty much lifting in these days, not knowing the seriousness of this matter. So the previous night I had pain in the shoulder. Until this day, I had only pain when I was lifting hands, (not when resting it). So should I be just giving rest to my hands or should I move it well?

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

I would not lift until that point. That be delaying the healIng

@nishakumar860

5 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter Ok Doctor....then I shall rest that hand right?

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

I would rest it

Sir I play Golf and Box as well. While I dont hae any problems doing normal stuff or in my golf swing.... sometimes when Im throwing punches while boxing..i suddenly have immense pain in both my shoulders while I land lunging punches or hook shots. It feels like something is torn. But again it happens only when Im punching. Could you let me know. Thanks a ton!!

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Creative Schmuck sounds like a possible neck issue.

I wanted to ask a question about my shoulder: when I was running along with other students one person ran into me but with her hands on my shoulder and she was running pretty fast, now it hurts to lift my arm to go the side, to go the rhe back or lift anything. The pain is coming from the bottom of my shoulder and I have some back pain when I try to lift things too, but the back of my shoulder hurts the most, should I see a doctor or not?

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Helen Chow I would give it 2-3 weeks and then seek an evaluation if it doesn’t improve.

So I in my 40 years out of no where I now have the pain and symptoms as described, I don't remember pulling or strecthing etc. Whats best to do? I don't want to bother the doctor or AE given the current situation with Corona but even with pain releif I am having real trouble sleeping, getting t-shirts on and off etc.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Stormforce999 that is not unusual to not have a trauma or moment. do you you have any loss of motion? Just pain? Any weakness?

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Stormforce999 I would work on range of motion and probably move to isometrics. That is general advice but we are limited. I’m offering Telehealth very soon.

@Stormf0rce999

4 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter wow thanks for quick reply, lots of pain when I try to raise my arm above waist height or reach behind etc. No noticeable weakness though I am trying to avoid moving it.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Stormforce999 where are you located?

@Stormf0rce999

4 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter in the UK

Hey Tom, I've been trying to figure out what my problem is and was wondering if you could help me. I'm pretty sure it isn't a rotator cuff issue. When I move my arm into flexion, there is minor pain however when I move my arm into lateral flexion there is a lot more. The problem is that the pain is located in my biceps, either on the short or long head, hard to pinpoint. The pain is also most severe as soon as I wake. I made sure I was NOT sleeping in a position that could potentially cause this, I was on my back. If you have any idea what it could be I would appreciate a response very much, thanks!

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

youlolmuch I would think a long head bicep and/or labral tear.

Hello doctor i have a partial rotator cuff tear in right shoulder and it is there for more than 6 months...is surgery required or there's some other solution to it.... And when i can head back to badminton court and gym

A few weeks ago, i fell asleep with my shoulder and arm hanging off the bed. Could that possibly cause a tear?

Hello. Thank you for this great and very informative video. I am a professional athlete and recently hurt my left shoulder. The injury occurred 10 days ago. I had my left arm overly stretched out during an exercise and felt pain creeping up on me. At first it hurt in the back but then also gave me pain while doing push ups, pushing my car door open and sleeping etc.. Long story short. I had an MRI and the radiologist reported a rim-rent tear of the subscapularis and then it said it's a partial-thickness tear of the subscapularis tendon... Everything else of the rotator cuff is intact.. All muscles and all other tendons are intact.. I am not asking for a diagnosis here. My question is: is it possible to recover from a partial thickness tear or is it recommended to have it repaired, especially for me being an athlete? All possible tests are negative. Full range of motion but pain with activity. I am thinking that the orthopedic specialist that I am seeing (and he mostly does shoulders) might read the MRI different... I am just confused as what to do as I know that even in partial thickness tears, the tendon never really heals like it was before...

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Alexander Witthöft__THE_GERMANATOR he tear doesn’t heal but it may no longer generate pain or limit you. That being said as a professional athlete you are stressing your shoulder more than an average athlete and may need surgery.

@wakejump4me

5 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter I appreciate your feedback. Thank you 🙏. I will see the surgeon next week and will discuss my case. I am an ICU RN and even if I don't need surgery, I will need time off. Thanks again.

@rassanzedkyakre

4 жыл бұрын

@@wakejump4me Hello what happened in the end you did surgery ? It works? Thank you

@MOAB-UT

2 жыл бұрын

@@wakejump4me Can you please share your result? Hope you are feeling better.

@harirajan2255

2 жыл бұрын

Any updates?

Better to know for sure.

I have a bursa I think, just doesn’t feel like a tendon. Feels fluidish and heavy inside hurts while I lie on my back at night at the back of my shoulder ish. It’s been 7 weeks since and 4 weeks of absolutely nothing. What do I do it won’t heal it’s being soo slow.. it’s had periods where it’s very good than periods of hours or days it’s very bad. It’s an overuse injury to it gradually came

Hello Doc ! I had a tear in my wrist and had supination restrictions for years which later down the line started a discomfort in my upper back , I can raise pull do rotational movements but everything indulges a bit of discomfort . Example lifting a 2Kg dumbbell for a shoulder strengthening makes the upper back painful for less than 15 reps . Is it a just a tightness , weakness or is there a chance of tear . Thanks

@apexmovebetter

3 жыл бұрын

That upper back soreness can be coming from your neck. I would get an PT evaluation make sure that isn't contributing to that or possible scapula stabilizer weakness

I was wondering. I’ve had rotator cuff surgery in the past. Their times where I do get shoulder pain when I start working out once in awhile.. I noticed that my pain doesn’t mess up my flexibility on my shoulder and I pass the test from here.also the ones the doctor told me to. I don’t have any pain while doing the test or loss range of motion. Is their something I can do to help me with my shoulder?

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Vallejo it is a broad question but going back to 1-2 x week of rotator cuff and scapula stabilizer strengthening.

@lashondahursey6116

2 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter where are you located

@apexmovebetter

2 жыл бұрын

@@lashondahursey6116 Paramus, New Jersey

@lashondahursey6116

2 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter I'm unsatisfied with the options in Lansing mi ..do you do telehealth or can you answer a couple questions

@apexmovebetter

2 жыл бұрын

@@lashondahursey6116 what questions do you have? I can't do telehealth since I'm not licensed where you are located

Sir I was doing some fly's in the gym and then I felt like my right shoulder got pinched and it made sort of like a bone cracking sound.i have a swollen right neck and face with a nerve popping out off my neck. Does that mean I have a rotator cuff tear. Please advice.

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds like neck injury. I don’t quite understand the face swelling

@greenarrow1730

5 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter thank u.

Thank=you very much for all this very good information. I hurt my shoulder by having a really hard pull downward from someone dropping their end of a long heavy box. My Dr sent me for X-rays and then recommended injecting cortisone today. I have a feeling from what you have stated I do have a tear and it should be repaired. I am 58, active and would like to fix it if possible.

I also have the same issue where I feel pain doing Jumping Jacks, Bench Press, Pectoralis Fly Machines, and Pect Cables. After I give myself time off from the gym (1 week) pain significantly goes away until I return to weightlifting. What could you assume this is?

@apexmovebetter

Жыл бұрын

That could be a labral tear. I would get an evaluation.

Mine only hurts when I lift and I noticed that I have weakness in it but other than that no pain

Laying in bed with an icepack ... ready to try these tests

@rileystokes1736

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah im in the same boat bro i hate i

What could it mean if I have trouble raising my arms only on some days? Some days I have no pain at all and other days I can barely move my arms without pain. I also get night pain a lot and it's rare for me to wake up without shoulder pain in the morning. I've had this problem for years but for some reason I've never done anything about it. Going to the doctor soon. Hope it's not a severe tear that is beyond repair.

Hi Dr. I tried stopping a cart laterally with my left arm. I felt something snap in my shoulder, but no pain. My range of motion decreased dramatically. I suspected a dislocation, but the x-rays showed no dislocation. It's been a couple of years now. I would say I have 50% R.O.M. back compared to my right shoulder., but still have some discomfort. I did your tests here and I can lower my arm under control & don't have pain. What do you suspect this is? Thank you in advance.

@vaishnavkd4192

2 жыл бұрын

Is it fixed

Great content but the sounds is too low!

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Sam T thanks for the feedback. Working on improving the sound.

I don't have a lot of difficulty moving my shoulder, unless i have to lift things up like shoulder press. It kills me. I really hope its not a tear

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

mrreginator that is a movement that is difficult with a tendonitis or tear in the rotator cuff. I would get it work Orthopedic evaluation

Hi, I fell about 6 weeks ago. After 2 weeks, I started to do some exercises but it was very painful. I only can lift my arm to 45 degree. I think I have supraspinatus tear. I only have pain when I try to lift my arm. I have no pain when my arm is at rest. Since 2 weeks ago, I stopped other exercises but only do the pendulum exercise because I thought other exercises may be slow down my healing. Now, i feel I have some improvement, I can swing further and I can lift my arm to 90 degree but with pain. Should I stop all exercises including pendulum exercise and let it heal first, or continue with the pendulum exercise or start to do more exercise?

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Peter the pendulum exercises are very gentle and shouldn’t harm you. You probably need some formal advice from physical therapist before proceeding. In addition to the pendulum exercises and you may need some gentle range of motion exercises before progressing to strengthening. At 6 to 8 weeks many Injuries feel significantly better. If you still have that amount of loss of motion around it recommended orthopedic physical therapy evaluation

Hi... I weightlift 5-6 times a week. Originally I had a small problem in my shoulder as I would feel pain when doing bicep curls or dumbell flies so I assumed it was tendonitis. However now any sort of shoulder training is painful and outside of the gym I feel a stinging pain that shoots through my left shoulder, it is as though small strands inside the shoulder are being pressed upon. The other day whilst doing squats my left shoulder started to burn and it felt excruciating due to the position it was in. Do you have any idea as to what kind of problem this is?

@shinobusensui9395

Жыл бұрын

what ever happened?

I DO ALOT OF LIFTING. I have pain in my shoulder blade and when i move it up and down it sounds like its cracking or snapping against each other. some pain in my left of my neck as well. All had to do with my left side. do you think it could be a rotator cuff? i feel pain through my neck to my elbow. What should i do 765three79one4five3

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Ilie Lafever that sounds like more of neck issue because of the shoulder blade pain

@SteveoStories

5 жыл бұрын

I have the same exact problem except for the neck pain. I stopped lifting because my shoulder snaps and cracks every time I rotate it certain ways. Maybe I drive too much? I dont have health care and that is why I havent seen a doctor yet. Is this a rotator cuff too?

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a pure shoulder problem. That being said Occasionally you have problems at the neck that don’t cause actual neck pain but more shoulder, elbow and hand pain.

@zindabaadharyanahr0428

5 жыл бұрын

I m also same problem please help me to relief this

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Sardar Anmol Singh you probably need. A formal physical therapy evaluation.

I've been diagnosed with a full supraspinatas tendon tear. However, I still have full movement and still manage, for example,120 pushups (4 sets of 30) and 32 chinups ( 4 sets of 8). I passed all these tests without any problem, pain or concern at all. I have no real pain (including no night pain) except when I move suddenly in an unusual way or my shoulder is suddenly jolted. I have trouble with some specific exercises like dips or shoulder press. I'm 50 years old. The shoulder surgeon has suggested surgery (because of the MRI result). I'm petrified. I don't want this. I feel like the surgeon who diagnosed me can't be fully correct, but I can't dispute the MRI. I trust this youtube site for advice. What would people do? Surgery and maybe never FULL recovery OR no surgery and maybe never quite normal again? Maybe just downhill despite feeling ok now? Thanks infinitely for any comments.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Wayne Kelly if you are highly functional except for the dips and shoulder presses the concern is that may even be present after having the surgery. The length of time since the onset, tissue quality and expertise of the physician all play into the success of this procedure. You do have a window of opportunity that you don’t want to miss. I would definitely consult with a physician that does shoulder exclusively. Also, make sure you don’t have any possibility of your neck causing any of your pain. If you are in north jersey I would glad to take a look at your shoulder.

@MOAB-UT

Жыл бұрын

Surgery will likely make it worse IMO. I would stop press ups and let it heal. Stop over working that shoulder. So now, 3 years later- how is it and what did you do- surgery? It sometimes helps but it is not a magic cure for sure. Can make things worse and always leave behind scar tissue at best.

@MOAB-UT

Жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter Should I stop dips? My shoulder hurt but after PT I am almost 100%. I don't want it to come back. What about bench press? I had been doing both of those plus pull ups and tricept pushdowns when I first injured it. Not sure which movement caused the issue. I was not going too hard- but hard enough plus I am older now. What is safe to do- I enjoy working out. I have just been going light on all those movements and it seems fine. I can feel it but only slightly. I still do some of the rubber band work he showed me. Maybe DIPS are to be avoided? I think I feel that the most. I will still get in the dip position but then do leg lifts from there- like a bicycle motion with knees up high. It's a great ab workout. Thanks.

@renatasorgon2981

Жыл бұрын

Wayne Kelly, how are you feeling today? 🥰 Did you have the surgery?

@MOAB-UT

Жыл бұрын

@@renatasorgon2981 Nice dog- poodle? I had PT and it did the trick. I was hesitant to get a permanent surgery though sometimes they can help- sometimes they make things worse. You have to find a great surgeon- even then... I hope you are well if you hurt yours too. Not always easy.

Hey Doc, 7 months ago I picked something up and heard a pop in what I thought was my back followed by bad muscle spasms, they thought maybe I had a bulging disk, I don't. Then they thought maybe I had a pinched nerve in my neck because of the burning. MRI came back no compression. In between my neck and shoulder it is tender, burns and the skin is even sensitive to the touch, the pain / burning seems to go all the way down underneath my shoulder blade, I am going for a second opinion as my first ortho won't do anymore imaging just tells me to do physical therapy and thinks I have torn muscle /tendon. Just curious as to what you think this could be? I can tell the difference when I relax my shoulders as well, by my shoulder blade it seems unstable compared to the other side.

@apexmovebetter

2 жыл бұрын

That area you describe is common for neck related problems. A goodphysical therapist should be able to tell the difference between a shoulder or neck issues. Sometimes imaging comes back clean even with disk issue.

Hello sir Thanks for you good experience And I have this problem due to accident Now I am facing same all problem so please make one more video on physiotherapy for this same problem which is you are indicating in this video

I hurt my shoulder and I can't grasp anything with my hand.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Sierra Jacobs grasp and lift or your grip is weak. What movements are difficult?

I had a rotator cuff tear from football. It lasted for about a week. It was actually hard to lift my left arm up because of a hit. It eventually healed and I played the rest of the season being able to lift it up easily.

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you recovered!

@usg2940

5 жыл бұрын

Oh and I am currently having collar bone pains when I lift as well as when I let my right arm hang down ... is there any resolution to this ?

@usg2940

5 жыл бұрын

Is there a resolution to this?

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

May want to limits bench presses, pec flies and shirts for 1-2 weeks then return to liggt lifts. If It isn’t better you may need a formal evaluation

@usg2940

5 жыл бұрын

Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation ok thank you!

Been 3 years ago, i went to an ortho and the first diagnosis is a tear tissue on my left shoulder .because my shoulder sometimes dialocates when i play basketball .is it still be possible to fix in following years?

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Ivan Whigan maybe if isn't a full thickness tear. I would get a orthopedic evaluation because both the capsule and the rotator cuff are injured.

I have experienced some pain on my left shoulder and it worsens at night and sometimes during the day it does pain but it's tolerable I was lifting the past 2 weeks It was my first workout after a while and its stressing me out I lost some weight and I am suffering from anxiety I am a student and don't have money to go to an expensive doctor to check it out please help me

That could be simple inflammation in the shoulder.

Your welcome!

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

You may want to consider another physical therapist. Concerned if this is a frozen shoulder or MRI missed something. Just a thought.

@apexmovebetter

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely try another physical therapist. Maybe a fresh approach would help and make sure they ensure the neck isn’t contributing to the condition.

Can anyone help ? I cant move my left arm without it dislocating and feeling severe pain with weird joint mobility is this a definite torn cuff ?

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

matt bauer not definitely but that unstable a concern about the rotator cuff is definitely warranted .

Hi there, I had a pretty good fall running at full speed the other day and landed hard on my shoulder and neck. I had some night pain from that arm and now my shoulder clicks and pops painfully on the side of my arm whenever I rotate it. Its not horrible but definitely uncomfortable, and the area is slightly numb/tingly. I did the tests that you showed and have very minimal problems with range of movement but still feel painful when doing it. Does this sound like a typical minor tear and should I wait a few weeks before going to doctor? -Thanks in advance!

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Trevor give it 6-8 weeks and if still having trouble see a doctor. You should start Feeling a lot better at that point

@trevor8597

4 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter Will do, thank you for your quick response!

Me laying in bed at 3:30am putting ice on my shoulder this pain is no joke😂c

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear.

@miamaloney2362

4 жыл бұрын

girl same!!! never related to something more in my life

Hi doctor I’ve had some difficulty with both my shoulders for years I’ve gotten MRI done on my right shoulder and I know it’s a partial thickness tear. That was a few years ago and I now am getting the exact same pain in my left shoulder so I’m pretty sure it’s the same thing I do all the rehab exercises and everything but I still get some discomfort with certain movements not that much pain. I really would like to avoid any surgery seeing as I cannot afford it. Also I lift weights pretty often. But I get the same discomfort whether I lift weights or I rest it. I actually feel like its better when I am lifting. Any suggestions?

@letmeexplain1816

5 жыл бұрын

🤔Meeee toooo, it's now coming into my left shoulder!! Really concerned about my arm pain when I, for example when I clean, crocheting or writing for long periods of time 😣😣

It burns when I press my lower knee lump

I can’t lift my left arm when holding something that’s heavier then a cup of water. I have no injuries, no pain (except for every once in a while I do get a sharp shooting pain that comes and goes (doesn’t happen often) It feels very weak. What kinds of exercises can I do to help? Or should I go see a Doctor?

@apexmovebetter

11 ай бұрын

I would see a doctor to get proper diagnosis.

I have all of these symptoms for a torn rotator cuff; however, I can’t go get it checked out because of this stupid Coronavirus.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Leon Phelps how long have you had shoulde me problems?

@99jic

4 жыл бұрын

@@apexmovebetter I dislocated my shoulder 3 weeks ago.. Can't lift my arm like you demonstrated.. Can't get checked til May 1st.. Any advice is appreciated

@antoinetteturner2756

4 жыл бұрын

Me to shit i can't sleep at night

@antoinetteturner2756

4 жыл бұрын

Pain

@jonrandall7690

4 жыл бұрын

99jic l

You may have tear but other muscles are compensating for the tear

@bakshinsharma5746

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry doctor I'm very afraid what can I do to heal it

@bakshinsharma5746

5 жыл бұрын

No doctor other activities I can do relate to my shoulder push ups but I can't use my shoulder while throwing the ball

Just got a cortisone injection and no relief. Can't sleep on my side, and limited range of motion. It doesn't feel like it's a significant tear. Ohe MRI only revealed fraying, but after about 6 weeks of PT, I feel it got worse. It's still pretty strong, but the pain and limited range of motion are very irritating. Can I hope for any significant improvement without surgery?

@apexmovebetter

Жыл бұрын

You still have time before you rush to surgery.

I have 2 full thickness tears and I have to wait 4 months for surgery, all the while my employer is not following my restrictions (workers comp)

I probably already waited too long. Think I have a tear in the supraspinatus for the past year, but can't get to a doctor because I'm only covered in my home state and I travel full-time for business. Thanks Obama!

@apexmovebetter

6 жыл бұрын

Uncle Putin. I would at least get an MRI. It would be worth at least to know what you have.

@Meanoldwoman2013

6 жыл бұрын

It is not all that bad if you can't take time off to get it fixed. It has nothing to do with Obama.

Wtf, just watched the Bills lose to the Texans, havent been able to get my mind off it. Try to watch some youtube and now I see a Bills jersey in the background?

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Grosso creepy!

@anthonygrosso8752

4 жыл бұрын

@Bruce Parkes He's getting there, constantly improving and has raw athleticism to back it up

I dislocated my shoulder 5 times. Everytime it happens 1 month later my shoulder will be fine. Im using my arm at full mobility except if its hyper extended above my head it feels it will dislocate again. Is it a rotator cuff tear perhaps? Also can it still be healed even tho its been a few years since my 1st one already?

@bentetv4309

4 жыл бұрын

After reading comments. I dont have any pain like everyone does. Also i can do weight lifting and boxing no problem. Just certain arm.position in which can dislocate again my shoulder.

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Bakbakan TV could be rotator cuff tear. If you have had dislocation it typically gets looser and therefore more stress on rotator cuff. I would have it looked out by an Orthopedist.

I have some pain while working out and lifting weights and not anytime else. It happens at the lower part of shoulder. Is it rotator cuff problem?

@apexmovebetter

4 жыл бұрын

Jaskaran Bhangu many things can give you pain in that area from joint arthritis, tears, and issue from Your neck