Shoulder Impingement or Tear? Find out FAST.

Diagnosing shoulder pain is very hard. In this video, I have shared 3 special test you can do to determine if you have a shoulder impingement or rotator cuff tear.

0:00 Intro
0:44 Types of shoulder tear
1:38 Full tear
2:23 Partial tear
3:05 Special test for Rotator cuff tear
6:38 Shoulder Impingement
6:47 Anatomy
7:27 Function of rotator cuff muscles
8:54 Special tests for shoulder Impingement
10:56 Conclusion.

[Nomihc]

Thank you for this. The tests set my mind at ease. It’s a not a tear I’m dealing with, it’s an impingement.

[manningclarke]

I felt a tear in my shoulder lifting above my head. I saw on line how to hang by your arms 60 seconds often. Now my shoulder is amazingling better. The hanging is said to help 90% of shoulder tears. It's worth a try. Worked for me.

[joanneg]

That has got to be the best clearest video I have watched on rotator cuff tear

[DonDino]

Thank you so much. Your video is possibly the best one, easiest to follow, and simplest to understand out of all the impingment tests and videos I tried to watch. Great style, succinct and to the point!

[bernadineoconnell]

This is the best explanation I have heard. Concise, clear, and to the point. Excellent tutor. Thank you

[rabukan]

This is the best video on shoulder tears or impingements I've seen. I now know I have an impingement as opposed to a tear based on your test. So I checked your videos to see if you have one on shoulder impingement treatments, and yes, you do. Well done Doctor!

[jfields]

One of the best explanations I've seen. Thank you!

[junglelibrary]

Ive seen a number of vids on this subject but this is the clearest so far. Thank you!

[waynerackley]

Thanks for the thorough description of the Painful Arc test, it confirmed I have an impingement as it was painful exactly in the angles you descirbed, and then went away as I went full straight up. Thank you!!

[rodgerkeller]

Thank you for this video. A couple years ago I was diagnosed with shoulder impingement. Today I failed all tests. Only have pain while trying to lift a heavy load overhead. I guess I have mostly recovered from my shoulder impingement and now I have to work on strengthening it.

[julesw]

This is by far the best explanation of the very issue I have been suffering with for some time. I’m going to play the video again tomorrow in front of my big tv where I can stand and do all the tests. Very helpful information!!

[ulyssescasio]

I have a right shoulder pain. It aggravated when I started lifting weights. Thanks for this video, I really appreciate it.

[ProduceOrPerish]

This was a great explanation. I have been watching videos on this and reading about it for years, and this was the first video that went into detail as to what the function and purpose of the rotator cuff was -- which I think was actually very important for understanding why there is pain. Thanks!

[LeeRichardson]

Thank you for all the information. Best explanation of shoulder impingement I’ve seen!

[judithb]

Very detailed explanation in very comprehendable way in understanding and determining the injury thank you 🙏🏽

[shanobix]

Thank you! Clear and straight to the point.

[Darth-Ru]

First specialist I've watched that makes sense.

[Nidge.]

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME BEEN IN HORRIBLE SHOULDER PAIN 4YRS NOW TRAIN SHOULDER EVERYDAY PAIN ALWAYS THERE REALY INTERFERING WITH MY ENJOYMENT OF LIFE THANKS FORTHE VIDEO.PEAPLE STAY ACTIVE BE POSITIVE AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL WE ARE STRONG AND WE WILL OVERCOME ❤

[samscharp]

I really appreciate this video. I have had shoulder pain for years and went to see my doctor about it. He sent me to a specialist who did some different types of tests than you did here and said I had shoulder impingement syndrome. I never believed him because the tests were not explained thoroughly and I didn't have pain in all the movements. So I never believed him and was sure I had torn my rotator cuff or some other type of structural damage. This video helps bring me some clarity.

[ShaunORourke]

Huge help!! Impingement for me for sure. I was so worried it was rotator cuff tear. Now I'm going to watch the next video for exercise tips to repair.