Self-Massage for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome-Alleviate Shoulder Pain and Increase Mobility
One of the most common causes of shoulder pain that I see in my practice is shoulder impingement syndrome. This is often caused or exacerbated by compromised posture. When we round our shoulders forward, the space between the acromion process of the scapula, and the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) becomes narrower, and these bony surfaces end up rubbing against structures that travel through that space (aka subacromial space). The impinged structures include rotator cuff tendons, a bursa, and a ligament.
This can be an acutely painful condition, and often reduces the range of motion of the shoulder. Shoulder impingement can make it difficult for a person to lift their arm forward, to the side, or reach behind them. It can become very debilitating and significantly limit daily activities.
If you have been diagnosed with a shoulder impingement or rotator cuff injury, you won’t want to miss this amazing self-massage designed to target the affected muscles and tendons, easing shoulder pain and increasing shoulder mobility.
If your shoulder pain is caused by poor posture or shoulder mechanics, I recommend asking your doctor about physical therapy. It's very effective for strengthening the shoulder and postural muscles that may have weakened over time. Combine it with massage therapy to ease pain, reduce muscle tension, lengthen shortened muscles, and calm the nervous system, and you are well on your way to a happy shoulder!
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Discovered this video 15 minutes ago and am already feeling a lot better on account of the self massage. God bless you for creating and sharing.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful, Vin, so glad it helps!
Amazing. I got more pain relief from one session than I did with a cortisone injection. Thank you
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that!
I can't thank you enough for this and all of your other videos. You are truly amazing❤
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for making my day with your lovely comment!
Stunning - best i found on the internet, thank you so much !
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
6 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
wonderful and so nice to hear you guide!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
So glad you like it!
My goodness this feels like heaven thank you !!!!!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
15 күн бұрын
Glad to hear it 😊
Dear Rachel, you helped me to understand and treat my shoulder pain. I am grateful!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
7 ай бұрын
I'm so happy to hear that! I'm grateful you shared that ❤️
Thank you
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Dear Rachel, I have been using one of your videos as my therapy and I needed to have at least one more for my pain right arm. This one definitely will be my therapy session. Bismillah❤️ Thank you.
@mahdasyahdu9673
2 ай бұрын
Hi again Rachel, there were a few times I still woke up during night sleep last night. I counted around 5 times but those are less than nights before (been 2 years already). I did this session once this morning and everything went great, until as the day goes by now it is afternoon, i felt sore again in my arm and I decided to do this session again and now better. I hope I will have so much better sleep tonight.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad it's helpful!
omg Rachel, this immediately relieved my pain, thank you so much. You are my go to person whenever my aged body hurts 😊
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helps! 😊
Thank you 🙏
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
7 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Thank you you're doing incredible work
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
That means so much, thank you!
Oh my goodness, this helped so much! I've been going to PT for 4 weeks and haven't gotten a lot of pain relief so this is heaven sent! Thank you so much! My shoulder feels better already!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helps, Marsha!
Excellent stuff thank you Rachel for sharing
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
11 ай бұрын
So glad you like it!
Thanks a thousand times.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! ❤️
Great video . Reminders to breathe, stay relaxed, etc. all very helpful
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Glad you like it 😊
Great massage thank You
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Thank you for your videos
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you like them 🙂
This hepled my fresh injury so much, bless your soul
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped!
Appreciate your videos. Good teacher
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like then, Yvonne! I appreciate your support :)
Her arms are impressive. Motivational.
Thank you, I am not sure exactly what kind of shoulder problem I was experiencing but impingement sounded closest and this really helped
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped!
Your videos are wonderful!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you like them! Thanks for letting me know ❤️
thank you very much 💗
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Thank you 😊
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Toby 😊
@tobywallace578
2 жыл бұрын
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 ❤️
Experiencing recurrent frozen shoulder in opposite shoulder. Used PT both times, but found this self massage more effective and relaxing. Thank you for the physical and mental relief.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
9 ай бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful for you! Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️
Helps with my rotator cuff pain,yes gotta watch posture,and breath Ty will be watching more of your videos 😊
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Ай бұрын
So happy to hear that!
You are amazing!!!!!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Why, thank you! Glad you like the video 🙂
I am in a rural area with limited access to physio. This video is absolutely what I needed right now to incorporate into my at home P.T. routine. I am seeing a P.T. every two weeks for an proximal humerus fracture and now have frozen shoulder. I am determined to avoid complete shoulder replacement and am so happy found this video to compliment my therapy program. Thank you so much for this upload !!!!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it's helpful, Shelly! You might like to try out my self-massage for frozen shoulder as well: kzread.info/dash/bejne/amV31MN9ctmuXZc.html
@shellygrimley9923
2 жыл бұрын
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 Yes I am using both of these each day ! 👍
Thank you 🙏, really good ❤
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Thank you... been going g to PT and lately this is all he does for me. Rather do it myself and save the $... also helps me on a more regular basis😊
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
4 ай бұрын
So glad it's helpful for you!
Thanks as always :)
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
This *really* helped. I've only done one shoulder, and comparing the difference between the massaged vs unmassaged shoulder is staggering. I'm not sure how I was functioning in my day to day with my shoulder being tense and painful. On to the second side!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to hear that! It can be pretty surprising to compare sides :)
Well done!
@sluwe100
11 ай бұрын
You’re kind off look-a-like the other R ! Movie Star!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
10 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
This made me yawn SO MUCH that it means 100% energetic relief, in a very, very congested area... Thank you !
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
3 ай бұрын
So glad this is helpful for you!
I love your channel. Is there any other massages I can do for shoulders. This video has helped rotator cuffs. Thank you
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
That's so lovely to hear! Yes, I do have more shoulder massages on this playlist: kzread.info/head/PLQsHGPF3r4b61BkdM5DvRFnDqmIRMNszS
Have been tryna fix my shoulder for months and have done BPC injections, GH, oral steroids, physical therapy rest etc. all felt like a waste of time but did find a crazy thick knot right in that super supinates. Lets hope for the best
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
6 ай бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
Perfect timing!!! Do you have any suggestions for short arms large chest problems? I’m having a hard time reaching my shoulders with my 🦖 arms!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 жыл бұрын
I've actually begun a series of hands-free self-massages, using tools like balls or foam rollers. I have a few out now: kzread.info/head/PLQsHGPF3r4b7Gbwby2w_YRQPqxk1fT5Hn
@Laura-zc3ee
2 жыл бұрын
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 wonderful!!! Thank you so much Rachel! Do you think I need to be concerned about “rib flare”?or I this just an ascetic thing?
I really enjoy your videos! They have been super helpful :) I am suffering from a tight brachii in my forearm and cant wait for you to address that part of the body because your methods have helped me so much in the past and current time.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad my videos are helpful for you! I have several self-massage videos for the arms. Here's one for the forearm: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJlpua2nY5nTlLQ.html
Thank you that I found you. I tried to follow this video, and your other one on tennis elbow. I like the idea of self care. My condition is said to be PIN (Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome). And My pain comes from 5pm up. Affecting my sleep. Do you have a specific self massage I can do for that, especially in my neck pain, too the trapeziuz, and elbow-forearm pain. I really need help.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Ай бұрын
I have lots! Here's my neck pain relief playlist: kzread.info/head/PLQsHGPF3r4b4BmjDqMED8xvrHRbshmO_Y And my arm and hand pain solutions playlist: kzread.info/head/PLQsHGPF3r4b5-nVDR-zZgj13eg8gWRzX_
Thanks finding after your suggested massage relief but raising hane upward or backward really painful. I have taken physiotherapy 6 days with electro and ultrasound massage but no use. IF you have any physical exercise to improve my mobility
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Your physiotherapist is in a much better position to prescribe individualized exercises for you than I am. Six days is not long. Impingement conditions can take a long time to resolve. I suggest sticking with your physiotherapy.
Thanks so much. I had immediate relief but my hand and fingers got sore. Could you substitute a theracane for some on the movements.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
You won't be able to get as specific as we do in the video, but a theracane can certainly provide some relief. Especially if it saves your hands!
Thanks for self massage therapy but While doing self massage getting good mobility but external roti on not good.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Some movements take longer to regain than others, and external rotation is often one of the last.
Can you please tell us to how to realize rhomboid massage
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Sure! Give this a try: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lniiqaSuqc6dgLw.html
Do you think massage will help shoulder bursitis
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
7 ай бұрын
Yes, but you may want to see a professional massage therapist for bursitis - especially if it's acute.
I love you 😂😂😂😂😂😂
is it possible that shoulder impingement can go away one day? I have this problem for almost a year now.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's very possible. The prognosis depends on what is causing the impingement, the severity of the condition, and many more factors.
This is good massage that help abduction extension and flexation without pain. But my hand is not going upward.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
It's okay - you just do what you can at this stage of your recovery.
My cat actually massages me lol he loves to sit on my chest and then he kneads right there & he's a great masseur😌 👏🏼
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome :)
My other arm is too tired to do this
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Good excuse to go get a professional massage!
Thanks that helped. I wondered why I was having so much pain in my neck and shoulders. I finally figured out its the stress of going through a messy divorce.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 жыл бұрын
Stress is a literal pain. I'm glad this helped!
What does flexion addicted society mean?
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Good question! It means most of us spend countless hours hunched forward over laptops, tablets, phones, desks, and even while driving. The resulting postural imbalances involve rounded shoulders, a forward head, and excessive thoracic spinal curves. To put it succinctly, we're all slumping!
Came from sheldon
You’re super cute!!!
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
Why, thank you! How is your shoulder, Jeremy?
@japsman7
Жыл бұрын
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 still sore, but the massage has relieved some pain
you are beautiful
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
2 жыл бұрын
That's very kind :)
@brucele2776
Жыл бұрын
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 almost 3 months since I discover your channel and decided to review this video, follow along the sequence and techniques, my injured right shoulder feel relief. The about 80% of the pains and the mobility improves. Thank you very much for this awesome video.
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
Жыл бұрын
@@brucele2776 That is wonderful to hear, Bruce! I'm so glad your shoulder is doing better. Thank you for sharing :)
@nainamehta3368
Жыл бұрын
I always following your self massage video and enjoy too but external Rotation very less mobility. Thanks for self massage guidance ma'am
Thank you 🙏
@rachelrichardsmassage9660
5 ай бұрын
My pleasure!