3 Signs Your Shoulder Pain is an Impingement (Simple Tests)

Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck demonstrate 3 signs or tests that indicate your shoulder pain may be from an impingement (a pinching of tendon or muscle).

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[joshholbrook]

I did these simple things and yes my shoulder is definitely impinged

[NudgingCharlie]

I just started PT and aqua therapy today for rotator cuff injury. The first two tests I had done. Not the third. Both of mine were positive. It hurt just watching you do these tests. I would think chocolate and flowers would fix a broken heart.

[azpta]

Hi, what do u think about kinesio taping in PT, thx

[donkorn]

Gentleman, thank you for your video. I have pain with the first two tests. My major pain is when I reach over to wash under my arm pit. Would this be another sign? The pain is mainly on the back side of my shoulder. Also would the exercises below work for this impingement also? Thank you for your guidance. Also, can shoulder impingement come from sleeping on my side. When I wake up in the morning this is when it hurts most.

[Autumn_Forest_]

You guys directed me to this vid from your other one a few days ago. (I feel shoulder pain when reaching across to my other shoulder.) Thank you!

[robyn]

Thank you! Let us know about the broken heart fix when you've got it perfected. :)

[danwalsh]

I have bad bicep/forearm pain that I believe is coming from my shoulder. The pain doesn't come during exercise but I do feel the weakness there during the exercise. About 10-15 minutes after is hurts really badly and it is a struggle lifting my arm even a little. I'm not sure what it could be or what to do about it. I believe it is coming from the shoulder and then going down into the bicep/elbow region. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I love all the content you guys put out.

[danielmaldonado]

Mine has lasted for 3 months and comes in painful waves sometimes is this normal

[Aaron-krty]

Heres the deal... Like what do you mean by pain? Pain as in like discomfort, or like pain as in like it actually hurts hurts.. Cause mine is just extreme discomfort and super tight like just frozen..

[MHitman]

Is close grip shoulder press safer for rotator cuff than standard press

[-The-Golden-God-]

I have bad impingement in both shoulders. I've been trying exercises for a long time but nothing helps :(

[gustavosalonski]

What if i dont feel pain while doing the motion in the ''near test'' but my shoulder pops?

[uberstrike]

i had impingement for 4 months already and it started getting better... and last week it didnt hurt at all i thought it healed but then suddenly today pain came back and it is worse than ever. any suggestions why this happpened and when can i know that it certanly healed ? than you.

[adamcox]

Every damn test ive.looke up hurts 🤦‍♂️🤣