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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  • @VinodPardesi
    @VinodPardesi Жыл бұрын

    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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful, Vin, so glad it helps!

  • @kathycombes4311
    @kathycombes4311 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing. I got more pain relief from one session than I did with a cortisone injection. Thank you

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear that!

  • @kk9089
    @kk90892 жыл бұрын

    I can't thank you enough for this and all of your other videos. You are truly amazing❤

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU for making my day with your lovely comment!

  • @user-sd8mu7ll1m
    @user-sd8mu7ll1m6 ай бұрын

    Stunning - best i found on the internet, thank you so much !

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @todd9696
    @todd9696 Жыл бұрын

    wonderful and so nice to hear you guide!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you like it!

  • @freesegye
    @freesegye20 күн бұрын

    My goodness this feels like heaven thank you !!!!!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    15 күн бұрын

    Glad to hear it 😊

  • @davidvoykin
    @davidvoykin7 ай бұрын

    Dear Rachel, you helped me to understand and treat my shoulder pain. I am grateful!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that! I'm grateful you shared that ❤️

  • @priscillatamir8258
    @priscillatamir82582 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @mahdasyahdu9673
    @mahdasyahdu96732 ай бұрын

    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

    @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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad it's helpful!

  • @af2009af9
    @af2009af9 Жыл бұрын

    omg Rachel, this immediately relieved my pain, thank you so much. You are my go to person whenever my aged body hurts 😊

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad it helps! 😊

  • @ligerleaf5426
    @ligerleaf54267 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    7 ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @LiamApilado
    @LiamApilado Жыл бұрын

    Thank you you're doing incredible work

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    That means so much, thank you!

  • @marshaparsons6515
    @marshaparsons6515 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad it helps, Marsha!

  • @jackpepper2501
    @jackpepper250111 ай бұрын

    Excellent stuff thank you Rachel for sharing

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    11 ай бұрын

    So glad you like it!

  • @nadifouldi3131
    @nadifouldi3131 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a thousand times.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! ❤️

  • @catepierce5379
    @catepierce5379 Жыл бұрын

    Great video . Reminders to breathe, stay relaxed, etc. all very helpful

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Glad you like it 😊

  • @nancywolf8574
    @nancywolf8574 Жыл бұрын

    Great massage thank You

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @johnlatorraca21
    @johnlatorraca21 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Glad you like them 🙂

  • @codywadejones622
    @codywadejones622 Жыл бұрын

    This hepled my fresh injury so much, bless your soul

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad it helped!

  • @yvonneosondu3655
    @yvonneosondu36552 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate your videos. Good teacher

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like then, Yvonne! I appreciate your support :)

  • @TheAutumnWind_RN4L
    @TheAutumnWind_RN4L Жыл бұрын

    Her arms are impressive. Motivational.

  • @staceyannequin
    @staceyannequin Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I am not sure exactly what kind of shoulder problem I was experiencing but impingement sounded closest and this really helped

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad it helped!

  • @nina.niehues
    @nina.niehues Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are wonderful!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you like them! Thanks for letting me know ❤️

  • @agnespeter633
    @agnespeter633Ай бұрын

    thank you very much 💗

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @tobywallace578
    @tobywallace5782 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, Toby 😊

  • @tobywallace578

    @tobywallace578

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelrichardsmassage9660 ❤️

  • @user-kb5mr9lk6w
    @user-kb5mr9lk6w10 ай бұрын

    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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad it was helpful for you! Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️

  • @Laura-df8tz
    @Laura-df8tzАй бұрын

    Helps with my rotator cuff pain,yes gotta watch posture,and breath Ty will be watching more of your videos 😊

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Ай бұрын

    So happy to hear that!

  • @TheAbhina21
    @TheAbhina21 Жыл бұрын

    You are amazing!!!!!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Why, thank you! Glad you like the video 🙂

  • @shellygrimley9923
    @shellygrimley99232 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @shellygrimley9923

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelrichardsmassage9660 Yes I am using both of these each day ! 👍

  • @silviasutton1882
    @silviasutton1882 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏, really good ❤

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @angiecornell3970
    @angiecornell39704 ай бұрын

    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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    4 ай бұрын

    So glad it's helpful for you!

  • @endeavor8850
    @endeavor88502 жыл бұрын

    Thanks as always :)

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @cassini4052
    @cassini4052 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that! It can be pretty surprising to compare sides :)

  • @sluwe100
    @sluwe10011 ай бұрын

    Well done!

  • @sluwe100

    @sluwe100

    11 ай бұрын

    You’re kind off look-a-like the other R ! Movie Star!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @delphinebez3045
    @delphinebez30453 ай бұрын

    This made me yawn SO MUCH that it means 100% energetic relief, in a very, very congested area... Thank you !

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    3 ай бұрын

    So glad this is helpful for you!

  • @Pertplus
    @Pertplus Жыл бұрын

    I love your channel. Is there any other massages I can do for shoulders. This video has helped rotator cuffs. Thank you

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    That's so lovely to hear! Yes, I do have more shoulder massages on this playlist: kzread.info/head/PLQsHGPF3r4b61BkdM5DvRFnDqmIRMNszS

  • @braydoncundiff8005
    @braydoncundiff80056 ай бұрын

    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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    6 ай бұрын

    Let me know how it goes!

  • @Laura-zc3ee
    @Laura-zc3ee2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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?

  • @ActivateAllie
    @ActivateAllie Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

  • @kclarin
    @kclarinАй бұрын

    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

    @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_

  • @nainamehta3368
    @nainamehta3368 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @amy8856
    @amy8856 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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!

  • @nainamehta3368
    @nainamehta3368 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for self massage therapy but While doing self massage getting good mobility but external roti on not good.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Some movements take longer to regain than others, and external rotation is often one of the last.

  • @pastrykitchen329
    @pastrykitchen329 Жыл бұрын

    Can you please tell us to how to realize rhomboid massage

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure! Give this a try: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lniiqaSuqc6dgLw.html

  • @newts1964
    @newts19647 ай бұрын

    Do you think massage will help shoulder bursitis

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes, but you may want to see a professional massage therapist for bursitis - especially if it's acute.

  • @Dkdkd234
    @Dkdkd23413 күн бұрын

    I love you 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @beatawlodarczyk3405
    @beatawlodarczyk3405 Жыл бұрын

    is it possible that shoulder impingement can go away one day? I have this problem for almost a year now.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @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.

  • @nainamehta3368
    @nainamehta3368 Жыл бұрын

    This is good massage that help abduction extension and flexation without pain. But my hand is not going upward.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    It's okay - you just do what you can at this stage of your recovery.

  • @DamnDemi
    @DamnDemi2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome :)

  • @kat4animals004
    @kat4animals004 Жыл бұрын

    My other arm is too tired to do this

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Good excuse to go get a professional massage!

  • @ponee59
    @ponee592 жыл бұрын

    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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Stress is a literal pain. I'm glad this helped!

  • @LiamApilado
    @LiamApilado Жыл бұрын

    What does flexion addicted society mean?

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @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!

  • @al-nahdahnandu8922
    @al-nahdahnandu892210 ай бұрын

    Came from sheldon

  • @japsman7
    @japsman7 Жыл бұрын

    You’re super cute!!!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    Why, thank you! How is your shoulder, Jeremy?

  • @japsman7

    @japsman7

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rachelrichardsmassage9660 still sore, but the massage has relieved some pain

  • @brucele2776
    @brucele27762 жыл бұрын

    you are beautiful

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's very kind :)

  • @brucele2776

    @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

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brucele2776 That is wonderful to hear, Bruce! I'm so glad your shoulder is doing better. Thank you for sharing :)

  • @nainamehta3368

    @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

  • @GDMan-fb1jx
    @GDMan-fb1jx5 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    5 ай бұрын

    My pleasure!