Rehab for Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:30 am

Dealing with a nagging pain in the front of my shoulder. Bench press is becoming impossible. Any specific band work suggestions?

IronBearRU · Post by **IronBearRU** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:55 am

Face pulls with a hold at the top. Focus on external rotation, not just pulling back.

SlavPower · Post by **SlavPower** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:40 am

Check your thoracic mobility. If your upper back is tight, your shoulders compensate.

RedSteel92 · Post by **RedSteel92** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:15 am

I had this last year. Slept on my side and it made it 10x worse. Sleep on your back.

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 4:45 am

Wall slides and dead bugs for core/shoulder stability. Don't rush back to heavy weights.

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 5:15 am

Thanks guys. Should I stop all pressing or just go light?

IronBearRU · Post by **IronBearRU** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 5:32 am

If it hurts more than a 3/10, stop. Switch to neutral grip dumbbells.

SlavPower · Post by **SlavPower** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 5:50 am

Floor presses are safer. They limit the range of motion so you don't overstretch the capsule.

RedSteel92 · Post by **RedSteel92** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 6:25 am

Ice after training, heat before to get blood flow in there.

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Sat Jan 24, 2026 7:10 am

Also, strengthen the lower traps. Most lifters are too dominant in upper traps.