Our 5 Most Effective Shoulder Pain Exercises (Rotator Cuff, Arthritis, Impingement)

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Summary of Shoulder Pain Exercises Video by Bob and Brad

Introduction

• Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck, physical therapists, present five effective shoulder pain exercises.
• These exercises are beneficial for rotator cuff issues, arthritis, or impingement.

Exercise Instructions

1. Thoracic Mobilization with Ball
   • Use a tennis or lacrosse ball to mobilize the thoracic spine.
   • Place the ball between the shoulder blades and wall or floor.
   • Apply pressure and roll the ball to massage the area.
   • Perform for 30 seconds to a minute on each spot.
2. Statue of Liberty Stretch
   • Use a PVC pipe, broom handle, or Booyah stick for this exercise.
   • Lean forward while holding the stick to apply traction to the shoulder.
   • Gradually increase the height of the hand on the stick to improve motion.
   • Perform 5-10 repetitions, avoiding sliding the hand down the stick.
3. Shoulder Extension
   • Perform a canoe-paddling motion with palms facing different directions.
   • Stretch back comfortably without entering the “pain cave.”
4. External Rotation and Chicken Wing
   • Stretch the shoulder by mimicking the motion of scratching the back.
   • Perform 5-10 repetitions, then switch to the chicken wing stretch.
   • Ensure even stretching on both sides to maintain balance.
5. Hanging Stretch with External Rotation
   • Hang from a bar and externally rotate the shoulder by turning the thumb up and away.
   • This variation was inspired by Dr. Kirsch’s book on shoulder problems.

Precautions

• Avoid these exercises if you have a tendency for shoulder dislocation or brittle bones.
• Be cautious with the intensity of the stretches.

Additional Information

• Mention of the Renpho stationary bike giveaway.
• Availability of a 60-second version of their program on social media.
• Podcasts featuring experts and discussions on related topics.

Conclusion

• Bob and Brad emphasize that they share ideas with other therapists to help people.
• They joke about not being able to fix broken hearts but express interest in paddling techniques.

Note

• No detailed CLI commands, website URLs, or specific tips requiring extraction were provided in the transcript.
• Self-promotion and unrelated content were omitted as per instructions.