Rotator Cuff Tear Everything You Need To Know To Understand & Fix The Root Problem

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Rotator cuff tears can heal NATURALLY without surgery if you do the right things. Most healthcare professionals don’t know this and don’t know how to guide their patients on healing naturally.
Treatment for a torn rotator cuff is heavily focused on medications, injections, and surgery. If you do physical therapy for your rotator cuff injury, most physical therapists are unsure of how to properly treat a rotator cuff injury with the goal of avoiding surgery. They’re used to treating people that have already had rotator cuff repair surgery, and that is a completely different shoulder rehabilitation process.
In this video, Dr. David explains all you need to know to understand and begin fixing the root problem of rotator cuff tears for the long-term.
⭐️ Rotator Cuff Tear Help Playlist:
• Rotator Cuff Tear Help
⭐️ Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program:
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Dr. David answers questions like:
“What is the main cause of a rotator cuff tear?”
“How do you know if you have a torn rotator cuff?”
“What does a rotator cuff tear feel like?”
“What causes rotator cuff tears to get worse?”
“How can I begin to treat a rotator cuff tear at home?”
“How long does a rotator cuff tear take to heal?”
“What will the doctor prescribe for rotator cuff tears?”
“Do I need surgery for a rotator cuff tear?”
🔬Here’s a research study comparing rotator cuff repair to non-surgical treatment:
“Surgery or conservative treatment for rotator cuff tear: a meta-analysis” (2016)
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27385...
Here are links to the exercise tools that Dr. David used in this video:
⚡️Shoulder Pully For Over The Door (Amazon) - amzn.to/3FYV8X9
⚡️Arm Sling For Shoulder Injury (Amazon) - amzn.to/3WGrcEX
📘Here’s the video interview with Dr. John Kirsch, the surgeon who wrote the book about hanging for shoulder problems:
“Breakthrough Treatment To Heal Chronic Shoulder Pain From Author Dr. John Kirsch, MD”
• Breakthrough Treatment...
Here are helpful video playlists for you:
🌟”Rotator Cuff Tear Help” • Rotator Cuff Tear Help
🌟“Shoulder Pain Help” • Shoulder Pain Help
🌟“Neck & Shoulder Pain Help” • Neck & Shoulder Pain Help
00:00 Rotator Cuff Tear: Everything You Need To Know To Understand & Fix The Root Problem
01:01 What Is A Rotator Cuff Tear?
05:30 Symptoms Of A Torn Rotator Cuff
08:42 Types Of Rotator Cuff Tears Explained
12:02 Should You Get An MRI?
13:50 Treatment For rotator cuff tears
20:53 Complications Of Rotator Cuff Surgery
23:39 Example Exercises Often Given
25:29 Self Tests For A Rotator Cuff Tear
26:47 Treatment For Rotator Cuff Tears
32:13 The Root Problems Of A Rotator Cuff Tear
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@jenwilliamsintl 8 ай бұрын

Dr, thank you SO much! I feel like I've been to "rotator cuff" school. My left shoulder has been hurting like hell! I did a little research and came across your video. The way you explained everything felt like an honest doctor- patient conversation and not just a KZfaq video.

@alanmercer2803 7 ай бұрын

Bang on, best ive listened too, a Dr who i can understand everything.

@Alanlift 6 ай бұрын

How did you hurt your shoulder?

@mar3040 6 ай бұрын

Best video on the subject. I needed this. Thank you so much Dr.

@queenieedwards 5 ай бұрын

Ive had chronic shoulder bursitis for years, both shoulders, plus some arthritis in both shoulders and now recently diagnosed with two small rotator cuff tears in both shoulders - they looked just like the partial tear sketch in your video when i saw them on the live ultrasound scan a few weeks ago. Hoping to get sone long-term pain relief and healing and hope to stop this stuff getting worse. Physiotherapist told me my problems have likely been caused through wear and tear and overuse through swimming, plus age related (Im 60 yrs old). I sometimes think too much is attributed to getting older, my parents lived into their nineties without shoulder problems and neither of my two older brothers have these issues. Thanks for uploading this video, you give me hope in getting better.

@jeffyoungautoelectric 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I've ordered the book and a sling. You have confirmed my ongoing issue.

@mathewmatters4212 5 ай бұрын

What are you?!!!!!! No one and I mean no one has ever been able to explain the exact blue print for this enormously common problem! I’ve been suffering for years, been to multiple physiotherapists and they have given me complete nonsensical garbage and only gotten worse! Within 2 minutes of this video I knew you had diagnosed my problem! Thank you! You should be paid 18x your current rate

@robinsilvers362 Ай бұрын

He is probably a Massage Therapist.

@co5313 5 ай бұрын

I wished I had seen your video a year ago. I had a bad fall in early Dec 2022; was told I probably had whiplash. I chiropractor did say he thought something was going on with my right shoulder. The pain radiated along my shoulders, neck, down the outside of my arms; my traps front and back ached at times. I went to my regular Dr.; she just sent me to the hospital therapist. He told me to do all the stretches & exercises you said in your video NEVER to do with rotary cuff tear! No wonder I wasn't healing. I quit doing the exercises & stretches about 2 months of doing them on and off; I would end up in worse pain after doing them. So, I got fed up; discouraged and just quit doing the exercises. I only took walks afteer that. It's been a year now and I'm much, much better. I think in time it'll heal completely. Watching your video pretty much described where I had the pain in my shoulder, and everything I did wrong! Don't exercise a rotary cuff tear, and tendons can heal on their own. I'm not young, I'm 60 and mine healed up by letting it rest, but it did take months. Thanks for the confirmation and advice.

@lisacranmer8005 2 ай бұрын

😢😢😢 I was hurt in December, on the 3rd, I told her to stop, she was hurting me, this person over 60 or 70 lbs heavier she took me over 4 chairs... Wicked falsehood of person...I told her that I had painsss...yep, who hurts someone with neck pains...now I have this new injury done to me...what happens in the dark will come out to the light..no one can mock Jeh God..

@user-nm6rd2mb2g 5 ай бұрын

Yup, you DO NOT need surgery for rotator cuff tear. I had one. I went to a doctor and he scheduled me for surgery. I was also getting physical therapy, which was not fun. At some point my brother in law, who had written a book called, “Painfree Arthritis”told me to stop the physical therapy and do exercises in a pool. I followed his advice and within a month I was pain free and on my way to a full recovery. I cancelled the surgery!! I’m so glad I did. I spoke to people who had the surgery and most of them had bad experiences!! I was so glad that I had cancelled. Many surgeries are not necessary. These doctors just want to make money. Lots of times people just need to let their bodies heal. It just takes time!!!

@mick5594 4 ай бұрын

Amazing, thanks for this comment mate

@Michael-xq1zl 20 сағат бұрын

Have the problem now am researching to see if healing is possible.

@mariaegonzalez4232 9 ай бұрын

Yes! You are an angel sent to give us real info for healing our precious body. 16 years ago, I suffer a fall and went to treatment. In the last therapy I felt a little uncomfortable, later at home I was screaming with pain. My son had to give me a massage. And suggested me to do what you are describing -more or less, since he studied how to apply massages. Doctor said I needed surgery. Some people suggested me to go through it -FOR WORKERS COMP- I declined it because I thought It wasn’t worth the handicap money. I kept working and just retired this last March. I am now 78 and even though I haven’t done the exercises religiously, I am really in excellent shape. Yes! You can heal yourself! From now on, I certainly will follow your suggestions to feel better and better. Blessings on your way. Mayu.

@loriislegirl1063 Ай бұрын

Thank God I found your video. I reinjured my shoulder at work. The same PT gave me the same exercises that he gave me afyer yhe first injury.....which last time made me hurt more! Same thing this time.....his exercises are making my shoulder worse. He's treating me, like you said, as if I had surgery to repair it and I have not. He's giving me the totally wrong exercises for my situation!!! I knew something was wrong! I will get the book you recommended. I'm sure it will be much more successful at helping me recover!. I'm a RN and don't need to screw my shoulder up worse!

@NauticalMoon Жыл бұрын

My husband went thru 2 painful shoulder surgeries & was told that next time he'd have to have a shoulder replacement. This video makes so much more sense than all those surgeries for a rotator cuff tear.

@johnnyx9892 11 ай бұрын

I recently had an MRI and they found 2 minor rotator cuff tears. I talked it over with my surgeon, and he actually agreed that I should try and rehab it myself before considering surgery. I want to say I think your videos and presentation are so much better than most on YT, even better than the PT I was referred to. Thank you! Subed and Liked

@AR-82 7 ай бұрын

Did it heal itself? What did u do to get it heal naturally?

@shawngregory1429 7 күн бұрын

The most painful rehab I’ve ever had was after rotator cuff surgery. It was much worse than my knee replacement. I do admit it was worth it and I feel great now.

@milliecookie147 Жыл бұрын

OMG! All the exercises you show not to do if surgery is not for you, are the ones PT gave me to do at home. Thank you for this super informative video on rotator cuff tears. I'm so glad your video popped up! It's awesome!

@lisacranmer8005 2 ай бұрын

😢😢😢yep...I just get in hot bath and move my left arm up, therapy was killing me and I was dying all night..

@evawinchester6122 Жыл бұрын

You are an angel on earth. Thank you for all you do. I listened to you and 11 months later, my traveling knee cap returned home and the pain in my knee is mostly gone. Looking forward to healing my shoulder. May blessings flow into your life now and always.

@typewriterman9065 5 ай бұрын

I'm 75 years old and 9 years ago I had an accident and have bilateral full thickness supraspinatus tendon tears no one has ever explained this to me like you have thank you so much I have found swimming is very helpful for me. I will watch more videos to see what you suggest for continued exercise therapy. Thanks again❣️

@epmanualphysicaltherapy 5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! We are so glad you found our video helpful and we hope the remainder of our videos prove beneficial as well! For your convenience, here is a link to our playlist for rotator cuff tears: "Rotator Cuff Tear Help" kzfaq.info/sun/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k We also have a great rotator cuff tear recovery program if you would be interested in looking into that. Here is a link with more information: Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program The Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery Program is a comprehensive program designed to get your shoulder pain under control to allow the rotator cuff tendons to heal. Then it guides you to correct the underlying root muscle imbalances so that you can fix the source of the problem (rather than just treat the symptoms) and get long-term relief from shoulder pain. This program works even if you've had rotator cuff surgery in the past but continue to have rotator cuff problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/rotator-cuff-tear-recovery-program/

@frankvallich2084 4 ай бұрын

The quality of information is outstanding. Not one of the caregivers visited/consulted provided the quality of information to assist in understanding the injury and correcting the issue. Your professional guidance is missing in the day to day health care. Thank you!

@tomford5555 7 ай бұрын

Very brave of you Bob to make this video. You guys are great ! Thank you for being the example of courage !

@carwoman43 3 ай бұрын

This is the best anatomical description I've ever heard/seen. Extremely helpful!

@safarwisby8073 Жыл бұрын

You are so clear and therefore in my humble opinion you are a great teacher! Thank you 🙏

@toyboy2531 3 ай бұрын

Best explanation and breakdown hands down 😮

@julianbolt 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! Perfectly described what I went through including pains going down my arm and various clicks I had when moving my arm. Thank you so much. Excellent!

@dianac3663 6 ай бұрын

Very thorough. Great delineation between pre-surgery therapy and post surgery therapy. And great explanation about the anatomy.

@user-id9pi9ey9r 6 ай бұрын

How simply it has been explained. Thank you so much.

@robertosantanaperdomo9388 Ай бұрын

This is the best rotator cuff video I've seen, by far!!!

@Seawitch8980 3 ай бұрын

10/10!!!!!!! I have a fresh tear and this video is exactly what I needed

@heidirexin5141 4 ай бұрын

Very accurate info, all of it. I have done clinical and hospital medical transcription for many years, and I pay attention, as I am also a patient.

@peggyribaudo4361 9 ай бұрын

❤ this was a very complete and helpful video. Thank you very much. The therapist I worked with had me doing some of those exercises that you mentioned about rotation they didn't help very much. Good work!

@calvinislar1237 9 ай бұрын

Great video! I was recently diagnosed with rotator cuff injuries and you help me to fully understand my options. Thanks so much.

@Reincarnation111 3 ай бұрын

I have a tear in my right rotator cuff and trying to figure out the best nonsurgical treatment. I haven't yet finished watching the video, but want to chime in. This is a terrific video and I'm fortunate to click on it instead of the numerous others.

@gabriellachalkley8014 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely astounded that you have articulated everything i needed to know, over and above my GP, my sports injury GP, and my orthopaedic specialist.. you are simply amazing! I so wish i had found you 5 years ago, when my trouble started. Allot if running around since then and even surgery Thank you !

@phyllisgehman1977 3 ай бұрын

Wow! What an education you provided on Torn Rotator Cuffs. You left no stone unturned. Extremely helpful. I learned more from you than I did from three docs. Now I know what to do, and now I know that I definitely have a partial tear. Love the graphics, the skeletal display, the lighting, the sound, the seamless continuity, and the actual exercise demonstrations. You kept it interesting. You have a thorough command of your profession and also know how to teach. So informative. Kudos.

@spinozareader 21 күн бұрын

You're such an excellent resource for sound information and advice. And I wanted to thank you for all you're doing with your channel.

@hermanschiller2035 8 ай бұрын

Finally, I understand what's going on with all the pain I'm experiencing in my shoulders. This is the absolute BEST explanation of the rotator cuff that I have seen. Everything is explained in an easy to understand format. Thank you so much for your tutorial!

@arlenedavis8140 5 ай бұрын

I never had a surgery on my shoulder but lately i find my shoulder hurts a bit

@VONTHEDEVOTEE 4 ай бұрын

Love how u explain things

@shulliekendrick6872 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for such an informative video!!! I learned so much and I’m a RN suffering from this problem. It’s been several years I’ve been suffering, and it’s getting worse. I’m glad you stated several times you have to get the root of the problem.

@motzoh 10 ай бұрын

What a brilliant channel, thank you Dr David! I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. I'm working with a client with a suspected infraspinatus tear based on simple assessment. We are both thrilled to have found your channel, you explain the RC clearly, validating what I say. Your worst and best exercises video is phenomenal too. (I would've recommended the first worst exercise, yikes!) I am looking forward to sharing your videos with other bodywork clients as well, eg your knee px vids.

@harchandlohkna8634 10 ай бұрын

@reginaqueen7637 5 ай бұрын

So grateful for this video. Thank you for explaining everything is detail.

@susanzucker7674 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This is me. I’ve been struggling since January and just had my MRI with a partial tear and a bunch of info on it but surgeon says frozen shoulder. Getting a shot next week but pain in my arm is frustrating and now I understand it. I’ve been using my arm way too much in retrospect.

@EdwinClark1955 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your informative and easy to understand videos!

@kathyestrella5077 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this very informative video! I've had two MRIs since 2021 that I could never fully understand, when I researched. Watching your video cleared everything up! With that being said, I'm still so confused on my path forward. I know that you cannot give me medical advise as to what to do, but I'm hoping that you can just clear up which exercises might be good for me to do, as I would love to avoid surgery. Or, perhaps you could do a video that covers the exercises that might be done in a case like mine. As of now, I'm scheduled for a second opinion because my Orthopedic doctor wanted to do a total replacement surgery. That was so scary at my age (63), so I've opted (pending the other opinion) for Arthroscopic surgery instead, on 7/17/23. My shoulder issue has been going on for about three years. My MRIs show that I have, 1) severe glenohumeral osteoarthritis and moderate acromioclavicular joint osteophytes arthritis, 2) a 2 cm bone spur within the subcoracoid bursa, 3) a partial thickness tear of the supraspinatus insertion superimposed upon tendinopathy, and 4) Small joint effusion; diffuse labrum degeneration or tearing. All other tendons are intact. My pain is mostly when I have to do over the head activities and sometimes hurts at night. I don't have any stiffness that would be associated with arthritis and I walk almost 2 miles a day, with almost no pain. I just finished about 20 therapy sessions and some of the exercises they had me doing, and instructed me to do at home, are the exact ones you suggest I not do. I've watched lots of your videos on all of these different issues, but I'm confused on the correct things to do or not do, since my problem covers almost all of them. At this point, since I've just finished your videos on labrum tears, I'm beginning to think that maybe I should postpone the surgery and try using the sling, along with some of your suggested exercises. I do have the pulley, so I will definitely start doing more of those. Ironically, my therapist told me not to srugh my shoulder while using it. My apologies for this long post, and whether you're able to get back to me or not, I really appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to helping all of us. God Bless!

@ashleynelson118 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Thank you, thank you! You confirmed a lot of thoughts that I had been having about my injury but hadn't heard anyone else talk about it that way. The shoulder instability is a big problem for me.

@johnnysundby2940 9 ай бұрын

You are the best and brightest PT I've ever seen. Thanks so much as I try to navigate my new tear. MANY THANKS!! My pain came overnight and is nearly unbearable. Can't even come close to doing even one of your tests. (AGE 56, runner/biker/weight trainer)

@MJ-om6pm 5 ай бұрын

By far the best demonstration on this condition on the Internet! - Great work!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy 5 ай бұрын

Hi MJ, thank you so much for the encouraging words!

@paulabaus4774 5 ай бұрын

This is FANTASTIC!! My husband has been having shoulder pain and arm with numbness in his hand. It sounds like you answered our question of what the pain is from. You explain so a person can understand. You answered all my questions without even having to ask. 😁

@saimaaslam1226 7 ай бұрын

Omg…. Thank you so much for explaining in such a simple & detailed way…. Stay Blessed 🌷

@user-nv6ri8vw1j 24 күн бұрын

Love your demeanor , professionalism & knowledge. Thank you

@user-hl6hm2id1z 3 ай бұрын

God bless you for this information. Greatly appreciated.

@carlbrand781 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information. Most other videos on this subject dont give this level of knowledge

@nairahhassep3984 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been looking for good video in a year for my case and finally found and understand my problem , informative video thanks a lot dr , 🎉

@sisimoshar4252 Жыл бұрын

This segment is very accurate. Thank you very much! Please share the moves that are for people who are not going for surgery. So the exercises I have been given just as you said, were actually for after the surgery. Again you mentioned precisely, yesterday, I did those exercises that you showed we shouldn't do if our goal is not surgery. I feel the pain and thought something may be these are not the proper moves. Since I'm trying to prevent a surgery, I should have found a physical therapist to heal the rotator cuff area to possibly prevent the surgery. I have been doing researches for one year now and have postponed the surgery since it's a small tear. This was the only site that divided before from after the surgery.

@RicardoFlores-ys2ss 7 ай бұрын

Excellent info. I appreciate the clear explanations. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

@selfhealherbs13ms 5 ай бұрын

Love your explanation on every detail thank you so much, my hubby just found out today that he has this on his right shoulder had an mri done yesterday, and does not want surgery like any man wouldn't😊 and I have it going on my right same discomfort, but I haven gone to dr for it. Thank you so much for this video. New subscriber

@zanussi2000ify 28 күн бұрын

The best informative and helpful video I've ever seen. Thank you for this.

@moryjaj2728 7 ай бұрын

You are the best answer so far. Thankyou

@mahenderreddy7374 7 ай бұрын

Very nice explanation of all aspects of rotator cuff problems. My PT person gave me exercises what you said are harmful and my pain got worse. I am gong to wear the shoulder strap and do over the door pulley exercises. That make sense to me . Thanks a lot for making this video. It is very helpful.

@mikecar52 2 ай бұрын

Thank you David. Excellent video.

@user-tj3lj2nc6s 3 ай бұрын

Very informative. Have a much better understanding of the whole issue. Realize I probably do not have as serious a tear as originally thought. Thank you.

@chavirajc 2 ай бұрын

Great video, very detailed , easy to understand ...most of all extremely helpful!!!!!

@jameswerner7955 5 ай бұрын

excellent explanation, information and demo.

@dr.evelynsharp2351 Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness!! I'm so glad you're video popped up. Just what I needed to know! Absolutely in pain and look forward to following your advice. Thank you thank you!

@BenLGibson 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this information!

@kpehe100 2 ай бұрын

I'm suffering from it and this is the most, well explained video I've watched. I have the prescription for physio appointment before watching this video and I'm going to make a decision when I get there. I'm also going to see the specialist a month from the time of writing this video. Thank you so much my friend

@Lydia-bg7gl 3 ай бұрын

😮😊Thank you Doc! Very informative !

@restandsuccess 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining this so well.

@MegaBright10 7 ай бұрын

Very thorough, and super nice guidance that is extremely helpful to understand the nature and root cause of the problem

@marklabranche8045 2 ай бұрын

This is a great presentation of the problem. I injured my shoulder recently and every is telling me don't get surgery unless absolutely necessary. Thank you for explaining the shoulder anatomy and purpose of the cuff so clearly.

@mylor1066 5 күн бұрын

Wow. Thank you. Absolutely perfect advice and delivered well. Thank you.

@binkieinkisham2519 5 ай бұрын

Hi you make lisyening and understanding of the condition so easy. Have watched and ordered a door pulley so fingers crossed!

@GirlArmy21 5 ай бұрын

Perfect. I have fallen and driven my arm down to catch myself and thus driving my shoulder back. This is exactly my pain explained. Thanks so much.

@drSJV 5 ай бұрын

Such a great video! Thank you so much! Very well explained 🤜🤛

@rosemunoz5108 3 ай бұрын

Dr. Your teachings for rotator cuff has helped me immensely. I've had pain and limited motion for several years. I'm now lifting my arm up higher each day. I can comb my hair and lift my disabled grandchild without severe pain. Thank you. Blessings.

@kujtimismaili3750 7 ай бұрын

In was many times to chiropractor for the neck, many times to physio...but, they don't was correctly to treat my rotator cuff tear. Thank you. Brilliant

@pmag3200 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful information...thank you...

@MessyMoney 3 ай бұрын

I’m scheduled for the surgery April 16, 2024. Thank you for saving me from surgery. When you said that the results are the same, I am so relieved 😌 😊❤

@virginiabrissenden3483 Жыл бұрын

U are Amazing Doctor. Very well explained ❤. That's exactly where the pain is on my left shoulder. Thanks so much. Great advice ❤

@albarb38 Ай бұрын

I do like the videos you have. I went to P.T. just to get a diagnoses, and she gave me exercises that you said you should not do. So thanks so much for clear instructions.

@mariamcatapano4644 5 ай бұрын

This video has been the ABSOLUTE BEST description to my understanding of my problem!! Many thanks for the information! I have a massive rotator cuff tear (total separation of 2 muscles and partial tear of another) and have been in physical therapy 1x/week for 7 months. I’m doing all I can to avoid surgery. I’m told my only option is total reverse shoulder surgery which will leave me with very limited mobility.

@rhondastasiuk1086 8 ай бұрын

This video has been enlightening. Thank you for all you do to help us!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy 8 ай бұрын

Hey Rhonda! We are happy to help. Thank you for tuning in!🧡

@ashwinam 7 күн бұрын

Dear Dr. David, Thanks a million for the wonderful explanation of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, treatment options, and rehabilitation. Your advice and recommendations are so comprehensive and practical, I am truly impressed. This is an immensely helpful video. Congratulations. Great job 👏🏽

@Whistlewalk 5 ай бұрын

Very useful information. Thank you! BTW, people who knit a lot can also experience wrist, elbow and shoulder strain, serious stress, and rotator cuff challenges, especially if they haven't been knitting for a year or so. The motion is the result of repetative stress and twisting the joint, potentially thousands of times a day if knitting a sweater, etc.

@cyclonemt 9 ай бұрын

You teach very well. Thank you!

@philsolomon2687 11 ай бұрын

So informative. Thank you for this comprehensive and clear explanation. My work however means I don't get to rest my shoulder much so maybe I am destined for lifetime trouble. Thanks anyway because I understand the issue better.

@user-uf6hn1up9n 4 ай бұрын

Thank you I have been searching for someone who knows when I'm going through everything you describe the pain the lifting everything is exactly how it feels thank you I will try your advice and thank you

@MadameX_ Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you!! I find that using an inversion table is very helpful. I have a supraspinatus partial tear and frozen shoulder. I’ve been following your suggestions and they are working well.

@peruanomarco1 4 күн бұрын

Great help Doc.

@lorenetom8425 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining it so well. Very understandable.

@Tenner2340 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for braking down explanation of rotator cuff with terms that are practical. While viewing video sort of did a self-examination and found out several issues coincided with the different pain that you discussed. Have had pains in my knee and have been getting injections almost three years now. been in and out of physical rehab after a small Stroke, {Tia} with weakness on my left side. My left shoulder pain just came on after grocery shopping and lifting 40lb bag of dog food plus 40 bottles of water along with lots of groceries. It is going on 7-8 months when first mentioned to primary care, took an ultrasound and mri , ex-ray. Plus, doing video armchair exercises. Currently in tai chi.... Was unaware how serious my situation is. Pain is real! thank you for helping.

@user-ne4dp3jw1i 10 ай бұрын

Wow, this is an incredibly informative video! I've had pain in my left shoulder for a few weeks now, but hadn't yet been to a doctor about it. It was mild at first, but got worse about two weeks ago, and seems to vary over time. (One or two days after it was very bad, it got much better, and it only started bothering me more again this past weekend.) From the tests you describe, I'm sure it is a rotator cuff tear. I need to figure out how to integrate your recommendations into my daily life, but I will say that just practicing the shrug motion as I watched it on the video, I was amazed by the relief and increased flexibility.

@dianaisaya4644 Ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing now

@luzelenaarias2438 9 ай бұрын

Great!! I am so happy I found you in my path! I understood more my problem and how to address it properly! Thank you so much!!!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy 9 ай бұрын

Hey Luz, we are so happy we were able to help you understand better! You are very welcome!

@luzelenaarias2438 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Doctor for your time to respond! Blessings!! I am glad I came across you, now I feel 80% better because I got the routine in the gym getting the muscles strengths back and I hope soon I will overcome this problem! Thanks again from Canada!

@repomannv 4 ай бұрын

Good video. You explained my symptoms 100% perfectly. As I wait for my dr appts which takes weeks/months to schedule, I will begin my own rehab in the hopes I can avoid any surgery. Thanks you.

@timererkader6201 2 ай бұрын

This information are so helpful ,describe exactly my case. Thanks

@bettyjuru2980 7 күн бұрын

THANK YOU , SPOT ON MY LEFT SHOULDER ISSUE!

@bernadettep7858 4 ай бұрын

Finally someone who knows what theyre talking about! Thank you for this excellent video, in particular the part about the nerves in the shoulder. Very helpful. 🙂

@epmanualphysicaltherapy 4 ай бұрын

Hi Bernadettep, thanks so much for the kind words! We are very happy to be of help. We have a rotator cuff help playlist that you might find beneficial. If you're interested you can access it here: "Rotator Cuff Tear Help" kzfaq.info/sun/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

@viviandukart7878 7 ай бұрын

God bless you doctor! You are a sample of what “doctors” should be like. 💕👍

@pauldamesmusic 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this helpful video. I was doing some home gym and overdid things, but I did not realize that going on with exercise could make it worse. Now I know what direction to take. God bless you.

@cheriesuvacarov7500 6 ай бұрын

This was so informative.. Thank you Dr so much for your time and sharing your knowledge. It is truly appreciated. I feel well equipped now to start the healing process.

@epmanualphysicaltherapy 6 ай бұрын

Hey Cherie, wohoooo!!! We are so excited for you!! Please keep us posted on how you do!!

@jacquelinebronner1852 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video i was just diagnosed with a full thickness tear in my right shoulder and i have been doing PT and everything you mentioned is true,i felt some of the PT was making it worse but i will be trying your exercise and shoulder brace. 💪🏾 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@user-fm4lc2ir8f 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I now know I have a cuff injury. The tenderness on the edge and out to top of arm excellent advice x

@vanetamorrison2972 4 ай бұрын

Unbelievable. Have you bugged my phone. All what you said is what I'm going through . The doctor called me this morning. Short call. I did much of the talking. Anyway, he has put me forward for surgery, which I don't want . My friend is going through all what you've said after her shoulder surgery and as you said, has had to go back for further surgery. She's a mess. We are both in brutal pain Thank you for this video. I've been doing all the exercises you demonstrated not to do. I'll stop. Many, many thanks. I've got a shoulder brace. Sleep in it and wear it through the day. Good job. I'm writing this whilst listening to you. Brilliant information. I'll practice the pulley, on the door. ❤❤ Very helpful. 👏

@marooteedhanraj777 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, for telling us, about the risk of having a shoulder surgery, especially rotator cuff, which I am having so much pain.

@bettywu-lawrence4423 6 ай бұрын

You are a great teacher!

@erikhenry1107 Ай бұрын

This was just fantastic! You nailed it! Everything you talked about was spot on for my issue. Thank you! I am a fan and will do the things you recommended with hopes that I finally resolve my problem. Thank you!!

@epmanualphysicaltherapy Ай бұрын

Hi Erik, you are welcome! Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so happy that we could help and we want to thank you for being part of our community. Just in case you're interested, we have your interested we do have a rotator cuff tear help playlist you might also find helpful. You can access it here: "Rotator Cuff Tear Help" kzfaq.info/sun/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

@niceguy491 Ай бұрын

Thanks you for your kindness. I hope you have many 😊 patience

@epmanualphysicaltherapy Ай бұрын

Hi Niceguy, That is so awesome for you to say! You are welcome We appreciate you being part of our community. Just in case you're interested, we have a rotator cuff help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: "Rotator Cuff Tear Help" kzfaq.info/sun/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!