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Whoever is watching this video please pay attention. I had a rotator cuff injury a year ago, I couldn't raise my arm any higher than maybe shoulder-height that was it couldn't go any higher. I followed all these directions and 8 months later I have full range of motion and no pain whatsoever.

I had a badly torn rotator cuff and was told by a specialist that surgery was my only option. However, recovery from the surgery was supposed to be just about the same length of time as letting it heal on its own. So I opted against surgery. For the next year, I continued to exercise, but avoided all motions that caused shoulder pain. I also followed videos such as this one on how to work on the issue. The result is that my shoulder feels as good as new, and I am back to doing pushups and resistance training with no problems. Today, I am just VERY careful to thoroughly warm up the shoulders before working out, and I am more picky about what exercises I do. Oh, btw... the injury occurred when I was 55. Today, I am 66.

This is what YouTube should be for.   I’ve benefited so much from this. Thank you!

After a sports injury to my dominant shoulder, I was sent for an MRI and diagnosed by a "surgeon" as having a FULL TEAR rotator cuff injury that would definitely require surgery. Yadda yadda yadda, 5 months later I was back on the tennis court, serving with that same arm, CAREFULLY for a while, and one year later have fully recovered. No limitations, pain and am back to full strength. Even the surgeon himself said there was an 80% chance of a good outcome with surgery. I'm glad I didn't take his "professional & trained" advice!

Both of mine were torn several years ago...simple stretching exercises over time and fully recovered.

1. Ice 20min 4 x day
2. Swing arm/shoulder like pendulum: bend over near counter/railing/chair —dangle arm & swing in circles or back & forth  
3. Pillows at night as prop
4. Gua sha/ scrape front, back and top of shoulder
5. Maintain range of motions using foam roller on dining table/counter to very slowly work/maintain range of motion (forward/back & at slight angle); stop rolling just before reaching point of pain
6. Use ballet bar or level staircase railing.  Hold with one hand and place other hand on top, pressing down while doing squat-like position. Hold 2 sec and repeat 10x.
7. Isometric contraction: tuck elbow into side, place opposite hand on outside of arm just above wrist.  Push elbow arm out while pulling holding hand in. Hold 5 sec. Repeat 10x
8. Minimize hunching or keeping shoulders rolled forward.  Press/squeeze ‘rear’ shoulder blades together to take pressure off rotator cuff & prevent other injury.

I drive garbage truck for a living.  I thought my shoulders were strong as steel from doing a lot of yoga.  Then, one day, it happened.  I don't even recall how I tore it.  I just remember feeling extreme pain every time I moved my arm.  Even going on my runs was painful.  It's been about two months now and it's getting better.  I stopped going to yoga and started doing easy high repetition pull-ups with doorway straps, and wall pushup.  I believe that the reason I got injured is because I neglected doing any pulling exercises when I was going to yoga 3-4 times a week.  I'm slowly building myself back up to doing full pull-ups again, and I'm going to incorporate what I learned in this video as well.  Do pull-ups and bar hangs people.  Very important.

She’s a BLESSING! EVERYTHING she said gives relief! Thank you!

I have a full tear and  I  am trying all of these  and I feel improvement. Less pain and more nobility Surgery is last option

Sleeping in the right position is so important. any night I sleep in that shoulder I wake up in so much more pain than when I went to bed

I have been watching several physical therapists for the rotator cuff injury, and this is the best that I have come across! All of the exercises make sense and she constantly remind you to not allow it to be painful, but to help the range of motion. But the biggest thing that no one else has mentioned is ICE! ❤

Dr. Kristie l just hurt my rotator cuff, l live in Finland and was so scared that l couldnt move my arm. I followed your exercises and l now can move my arm. Still unbelievable when you know how much pain it feels to just move. Thank you a million, l dont know how to repay you for this help...angles are human like you. Thank you sooo much, am now typing with that hand 🥰 and dont need the sling anymore 🥰

Funny story.... i started doing some of these stretches and sleeping techniques on my own by experimentation and they do work. I don't have a foam roller so I just put my hands on the ground while kneeling and slowly slid forward until my face was at the ground or until it got sore. Then i worked my way back up slowly. It gets a lot of blood flowing and helps with irritation.

Simple, concise and bang accurate. Just remember folks, the road is very long 💪

I’ve been worried the last 3 months worrying about my injured arm and your sleeping positions ALONE have been the greatest help. Omg I can’t thank you enough!

I had an injury to my rotary cuff in 2007 and 7 months later had surgery because PT, Cortisone shot didn't work. Recovered quickly no problems ❤❤

LOVE this! Your no-nonsense on-camera persona is fabulous! No vanity or posing, fixing hair. WHY can't everyone be this REAL??????

I hate when I need to watch your videos 😢😢😢 means something hurts… but you’re the best advice on YouTube

I hope you do a video on reducing hip labrum tears pain.