7 Simple Exercises for Shoulder Pain That Really Work (Impingement, Tendonitis, Arthritis) 

My Nurse Practitioner recommended Bob & Brad to fix my shoulder. I hurt my shoulder lifting something heavy. And I followed the exercises and it fixed my shoulder in no time!! Bob & Brad you both are so great!!! Thank you!

*FOR THOSE WHO FOUND THIS VIDEO LIKE I DID:* After years of serious and constant pain from an injury in one shoulder, I started doing the soup can exercises in the second half of this video on a daily basis, eventually converting them to stretch bands in an upright position after a week or so, with VERY light resistance for the first few weeks and then gradually increasing and keeping extremely consistent. What was a constant 7 or 8 pain is now an occasional 1 or 2. *LIFE CHANGING!*

I am 87 years old and fell and broke the top of the humerus bone. Spent two months in a care facility. The pain was horrific. I have had Pt and now have OT. I was told because of my health and age it was inoperable. The exercise has helped . I will try some of the ones you have shown. I have fallen several times so my back is hurt and again no surgery. I must use a walker for balance. I so want to get my safe mobility back.

I used your chair exercises and it got me out of pain, I cannot recall how long it took me to get pain free but it worked for me. I'd suggest that anyone who wants results with this exercise regime, should persist with them, because believe me, I've been pain free for years. I really do thank you guys, you know you stuff. God love you. 🙂👍

I had shoulder pain for last four months and I couldn't shake it off until I watched this video. Within 2 days 90% of pain gone. Thanks Bob and Brad.

I just started the first two exercises for my shoulders and can't believe the difference it has made. I can sleep nights without being in pain. Thank you so much for your help.

OMG!! Thank you SO much.🙏👏🙏👏🙏 I have been dealing with shoulder pain for awhile. Nothing was helping. Immediately after watching your video and performing some of the exercises, I - and my body! - totally understood what the problem was and that bone went into the socket! WOW!!! I heard/felt a little alignment and the pain started going away. I can’t thank you enough! What a treasure! Thank you both for your expertise and for your GENEROUS SHARING 🙏 Please know that all your efforts bring much relief to so many!

I'm in my 70's, sprained my shoulder yesterday, it hurt but I did these exercises and shoulder feeling better. Will continue these to stay stroong. Thank you.

Coming back to this video 3 days after trying these exercises to let everyone know this shit is amazing. I thought my shoulder was completely ruined from weightlifting, within a night I was 75% better. Two days later, almost no pain. Today, I hit shoulders and only felt minor discomfort.

I've been suffering from shoulder pain for a couple weeks. I tried your exercises today. I have to thank you!!! The pain went away immediately. Again, I can't thank you enough...

Thanks guys. You really helped me out of a bad situation with a shoulder that would not heal. It took some time, but I'm 95% better now and looking forward to 100%!

This worked!! My fiancé has been in pain for years and just did this he can raise his arms again! Thank you so much!!

I really like your advice Bob and Brad. You helped me with my lower back pain and my shoulder feels better from these exercises. So much respect for you two , taking the time out to help people with these videos.

Ive just watched a few vids on shoulder impingement and did the exercises along with you … already I have 50% more mobility!!!! Thank You so much - You are both very Lovely guys xxx

these guys are THE BEST. These exercises literally addressed my issue PRECISELY when nothing else i read gave me any insight. also, these guys exercises for my carpal tunnel solved my problem! such a ray of hope for such painful debilitating injuries!

I use Bob and Brad for any problems that require physiotherapists from a major knee injury to a broken leg and a torn rotator cuff. Saved me money and didnt have to use analgesics. They are awesome!!!!

Hey guys, yesterday I saw this video and thought I would give these exercises a try. I have been following you for some time and I must admit nothing has ever worked before. I have had continuous shoulder pain for about 8 years and to my surprise and everlasting gratitude a couple of these things have worked. My pain is down at least 50%, no more Alive for me, and I am hoping by keeping them up I may finally heal them up. But even if they get no better than today I am happy. Thank you so much, may your wives never have runners in their hosiery.

For me: 1. 3:08 2. 4:20 3. 5:52 4. 8:01 5. 8:49 6. 9:20

Hello! I thought I had pulled a muscle playing Frisbee but the pain never got any better and after about two weeks I was recommended to your channel by a family member. I watched a few of your self diagnosis videos and it seemed for sure I had impigement. I watched this video last night before bed and did a little stretching, today at work I did a little more and about the third set I did of the chair excercise the pain was gone! It is so incredible! I'm going to keep working to strengthen the muscles there and improving my posture at the computer. Thank you so much!

I love your videos guys, you've helped me alot with my back pain and shoulder pain. I'm sharing this with all the people I know of course.

Yes, you guys are awesome. I followed your recommended exercises and it took care of my serious shoulder impingement . Thank you.

I just did 3 of these exercises and already have some relief. I haven’t been able to workout my arms in months due to unknown shoulder pain and now I think these might get me back on my regular workouts! Fingers crossed. Thank you

Thanks Bob and Brad! I've been suffering with what the Dr called a sprained shoulder. With covid 19 PT has been closed, so this is very helpful! The Dr thought it is related to my over all back problems, having hurniated a disc last year. I'm a postal worker and will recommend your channel to coworkers.

This is the best series of rehab vids I have come across on youtube. I've learned a lot. Thanks.

As a CFT and facilitator for Pilates, Yoga, flexibility for the Senior population, your broadcasts are so important for all to see. I see so many young people (I'm 80) in so much pain because they don't know what to do. My students will come to me before a PT now. Thanks Guys.

Hi Bob and Brad, I am extremely grateful to you guys. I could not move my right hand even by an inch for 2 days (after sleeping on my shoulder) and was having extreme pain on the slightest movement. The Xray reports said nothing and the doctor just advised lots of painkillers for a week. Your suggested exercises and postures not only helped improve shoulder movement but also relieved me of the pain. In just 2 days , there is a 75% improvement (and that too without any medication. The only thing I took was some turmeric in warm water for curing any internal inflammation) .Thank you so much :)

These are great! I have had a torn rotator cuff for years. I also have 13 pieces of metal in my neck. These will certainly help. Especially since, after 18 years, I went back to work part time.

Thanks for the help, please keep up the great work.

Guys, you two are awesome - your videos really helped me and I have worked as a GP in different parts of the world and no-one figured what was the problem with the pain in my shoulder - including me - your exercises relieved my pain!!!! Thank you and may the Universe be kind to you and your loved ones........................:)

Thank you gents - very helpful. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

Thank you both so much!!! This is so helpful!!

Thank you for the excellent information and demonstrations! ✨⭐️✨⭐️✨⭐️✨⭐️❤️

recommended by my Osteopath and I finally got relief from bilateral impingement almost immediately. Thank you.

Bob and Brad, you did it again. Thanks a bunch

I don’t know how you showed up on my feed, but I am SO glad you did! First off, you two have such a great rapport and I crack up constantly watching you, but I have been dealing with shoulder joint pain for almost two years. I went to physical therapy (The tendon is being impinged) and it really didn’t help. They didn’t do any of the stretches that you did. I have been doing shoulder squeezes as I watch this and just that seems to help a little. I went to your site and ordered the wall mounts for resistance bands and cannot wait to get going with the exercises you show in this video and some other ones of yours that I’ve watched. I’m also going to use the pillow setups you suggest in the sleeping on your shoulder video, because I sleep on my right shoulder every night, so I know I’m only prolonging my discomfort, but I KNOW your suggestions for both pillow set up and exercises are going to help me. You two are FANTASTIC! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

Well done for these demonstrations!!!!

You are not only the most famous physical therapists on our phone videos you are the only physical therapists. Thank you for helping me with shoulder and neck pain thru exercises They were very effective Writing from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Loved this segment!! Thanķ you fellas!!😁

Your videos are always very helpful and sensible.

Thank you for sharing your expertise through the 7 simple exercises. My left shoulder pain in the Joint is very much improved. I can now use my left arm in a normal manner and can stretch it upwards without pain. Thank you.

Thank you guys so much. You guys are lifesaver. Love from NZ.💕💕🙏

I truly appreciate your videos. God bless you both

Thank you for your fun and informative videos

These exercises are amazing! My shoulder has been very slowly increasing in pain for a while now, but I've been trying to pretend it hasn't. (Guess what... didn't work) Yesterday, it finally got to the point so that I knew I needed to do something. These exercises did the trick! From not being able to raise my arm all the way to almost being able to do a full range circle with very little pain! These are getting added to my morning routine! Thanks Bob and Brad!!

Thank you, guys, for your videos! You're such a blessing to us!

Thanks for sharing. Great content. Keep it coming.

My boyfriend has been complaining of shoulder pain for 2 months straight everyday. No matter how much I massaged and applied bengay the pain persisted... we did your stretches this morning and he has not complained of pain since... You are not only the most famous but best physical therapists on the internet! Thank you!

You both are a Blessing to me. Very helpful. Thank you both.

Very simple and easy to implement but very very useful exercises. Explained so well. I obtained a great benefit out of these exercises.

Getting better all the time. Thank you guys so much. Now I'm thinking I might avoid surgery. A few weeks ago... I was pretty desperate.

Listening from Thailand...I appreciate you guys.....I’m 72 yrs old....A former dancer .... acrobat....Your everyday simple approach is just right..

Very impressed with the information... I actually feel less pain the first time doing these exercises!!!

Always great advice for us clients!!

I do several of the things they showed and has helped me A Lot - Thanks

Absolutely brilliant, it's really helped

I injured my rotator cuff badly enough 2 weeks ago that it rendered me unable to brush my hair or bring a spoon to my mouth for four days, let alone just about anything else -- the price of having only one hand when it happens to be on the arm belonging to the bad shoulder. As you can imagine, it left me feeling quite desperate which motivated a lot of research. Not like there was much else I could do at the time. Bob and Brad, I cannot tell you how grateful I was to find your youtube channel. You have helped me understand what had happened, made me feel I'd get through this, and have given me tools to help make that possible. Now that ice, anti-inflammatories, and rest have made it possible to start rehabilitating my shoulder this particular video of yours is going to be my lifeline back to independence. Thank you so much. I've only done half the exercises but feel the benefit already. Deeply grateful. And I love the warm friendship between you that shines through all your communication. You are both a delight to watch.

So glad I found this video! Really helped my shoulder!

These guys are great, very good information, thanks !!

You guys are AWESOME - funny and very helpful!

Thank you so much! These exercises brought relief after weeks of pain.

I have horrible shoulder pain. This video has given me my first relief in Months. Save forever. Thank you.

So glad I found you guys. I’ve watched a lot of your vids. You give useful information. Thank you

I injured my rotator cuff muscles about 3 weeks ago after slipping on ice! Dr friend suggested I look up videos for physio - came across this one! Work doesn't want me on the sick for too long (I'm in the UK) so trying to get better! Thanks for posting this video

Thanks for all the information gents!

You guys are great! Throughout 30+ years of sports injuries and multiple surgeries, I've had a lot of PT. Not one of my physical therapists have helped me as much as you two have. I'm able to combine my own personal experience and knowledge with your helpful advice and I'm slowly getting better without having to leave my home. Thank you for caring about us Mr and Miss Public out here, you've changed my life that's for sure and you wouldn't do all that if you didn't care. Thanks so much from NC! Keep up the great work! You are appreciated! p.s. it'd be great if you could make a video on ruptured plantar fascia and / or weak ankles. I've been dealing with it for a year and any advice you have would be helpful.

You guys are great, thanks.

Thank you for this. Thank you very much!

You two are simply the best!!!

great video this will help me at home as I am continuing with my pysical therapy .

Bob and Brad thank you so much for this, my shoulder is 90% painfree in just 2 days of doing these exercises, amazing

Thank you!

These guys know their stuff!! They helped me fix my should pain

Thanks guys through various lockdowns etc you've been life savers - wish you lived in my town, I struggle to find decent help.

I'm so glad that you all on video I couldn't remember the exercise from physical I really appreciate you guys

THANK YOU BOB AND BRAD EXCERCISES DO WORK AND HELP MUSCLES MISS YOU BOB❤

That foam roller is now in my cart on Amazon - thank you!

Love you Bob and Brad!!

Thank you so much, I got more helpful info from you than I got from our hospital PT therapist.

Bob and brad thank you for the exercises, iv had such bad shoulder pain for about 4 months Dr put me on pain and anti inflammatory tablets lost 70% of movement in my arm after 48hrs of the above exercises, although some did make me shout out, back to almost normal movement and reduction in pain, thank you thank you

My shoulder was brought back to life thank God. I’m grateful for the videos you posted. My hope is restored.

Very Informative . Thank you

Thanks for this great video Bob & Brad. I paused the video after every exercise that you did to do it in real time for me. I must say these exercises started making a difference in my right shoulder almost instantly. I will follow your instructions and do these several times daily. I thank you guys, and my shoulder thank you. LOL

Informative and relaxed ,thanks fellas really helps 👍

You guys are great, watching your videos helps so much. Will surely get those foam rollers and exercise ball

The shoulder exercises are excellent.After 4 months of not being able to lift my arm without sharp excruciating pain & thereby not lifting the arm, after doing these exercises I can move my arm without pain.Thank you very much for your help.

Love you guys!!!! Thank you for your content!!!

Thank you so much! You a fun and your exercises are very helpful!

The 12 minute mark, the cross towel in the back is remarkable- I just searched for this video from 3 years ago to find this stretch. I hope it resolves my issues again. Thank you guys. ❤

very entertaining and informative. thank you.

Thank You So Much❤❤❤

Thank you

Great content

Very helpful videos

These guys taught me the Epley maneuver to solve my vertigo. Back for some shoulder pain relief.

Thanks guys you rock!!! Pain is gone!!!

Thank you 🎉

You guys are the best

Wow, a 45 year year old dislocation reared it's ugly head, watching your video, within 2 days, 50% less pain and a great deal of mobility regained...BOB & BRAD....THANK YOU!

Wow so nice work out sir.

I will try these thanks!