{"id":11290,"date":"2026-04-26T20:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T20:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/?post_type=case-study&#038;p=11290"},"modified":"2026-05-04T18:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T18:22:34","slug":"justin-right-shoulder-pain-and-impingement-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/justin-right-shoulder-pain-and-impingement-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Justin &#8211; Right Shoulder Pain and Impingement Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"class_list":["post-11290","case-study","type-case-study","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"voucher_url":"https:\/\/voucher.alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/shoulder-pain-analysis?utm_source=case_study&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=right-shoulder-pain-and-impingement-syndrome&utm_content=Tyler+Right+Shoulder+Pain+and+Impingement+Syndrome","client_first_name":"Justin","client_title_or_role":"athlete in their early 40s","condition_treated":[10262],"condition_treated_link":10262,"headline":"Justin Beats Shoulder Pain and Reclaims His Workouts","hero_summary":"Persistent pain once held him back. After working through individualized therapy, his shoulder is pain-free, and he's back to muscle-ups.","has_hero_image":true,"hero_image":11292,"primary_challenge_type":"pain","initial_challenge_score":7,"initial_challenge_summary":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Couldn't perform muscle-ups<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Painful to lift arm overhead<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pain reaching behind back<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Inhibited during workouts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","final_challenge_score":0,"final_challenge_summary":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Can perform muscle-ups without pain<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lifts arm overhead comfortably<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reaches behind back without discomfort<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Workouts are no longer limited<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","testimonial_text":"I didn't think I would get back to doing a muscle up at 40. 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Without enough endurance and strength in the shoulder stabilizers, every overhead movement added stress, gradually leading to pain and dysfunction.\r\n\r\nHis shoulder blade wasn't moving correctly, causing more load on the shoulder joint itself, leading to impingement and discomfort with repeated movements.","what_most_people_get_wrong":"People often focus solely on resting the shoulder, not addressing the underlying biomechanical issues.\r\n\r\nIgnoring the importance of scapular function and its role in shoulder health is a common oversight.\r\n\r\nStarting exercises that are too advanced without building foundational strength can lead to setbacks.","client_story":"Justin, a 40-year-old athlete, had been struggling with persistent right shoulder pain, which flared up during intensive workouts like muscle-ups. The discomfort began affecting not just his high-level activities but everyday tasks such as reaching behind his back.\r\n\r\nBefore seeking our help, Justin hadn't explored any treatments and continued to work around the pain. The objective wasn't just temporary relief; we aimed to uncover the underlying causes and prevent recurrence. Upon assessment, specific weaknesses and coordination challenges were highlighted.\r\n\r\nOver 19 weeks, a combination of manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, and personalized home exercises addressed those key issues. Justin has regained full shoulder function and confidence in his movements, now painlessly participating in the activities he enjoys without concern.","treatment_timeline_start":"20241003","treatment_timeline_end":"20250213","treatment_duration":"19 weeks","treatment_category":"Shoulder Movement Impairment","assessment_findings":"Justin's right shoulder presented with weakness, reduced range of motion, and coordination issues, primarily affecting his ability to perform overhead activities.\r\n\r\nThe deficit in scapular control and stability created undue stress during movements, leading to impingement and chronic pain while performing activities like muscle-ups.","plan_that_solved_it":"Our approach focused on improving Tyler's shoulder stability and restoring equilibrium in shoulder motions. By prioritizing neuromuscular reeducation and controlled exposure to movement patterns, we reestablished efficient movement pathways and reinforced shoulder strength.","treatment_approach":"ortho","treatment_plan":[10798,10478],"relieve_items":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Conducted precise manual therapy sessions targeting trigger points.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Utilized dry needling for immediate muscle relaxation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Implemented gentle neuromuscular exercises for reducing tissue reactivity.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Established a daily home exercise plan focusing on pain alleviation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rebuild_items":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Strengthening exercises for rotator cuff enhancement.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reinforcing scapular stability through targeted activities.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gradual exposure to functional movements related to his sport.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Incremental weight-bearing exercises to improve muscle endurance.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","resilient_items":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Advanced shoulder mobility drills to prevent recurrence.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dynamic coordination exercises for improved control.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Regular review and progression of home exercise program.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Educational sessions focusing on injury prevention techniques.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","habits_items":"","kegel_items":"","coordination_items":"","key_focus_areas":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>Improving shoulder stability and strength<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enhancing shoulder coordination and control<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Addressing imbalances and scapular mechanics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gradual progression in functional and sport-specific movements<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","results":"Justin can now perform muscle-ups and extensive workouts without shoulder pain. Activities that previously caused discomfort, such as reaching behind his back and lifting overhead, are now pain-free. He has resumed his fitness regimen confidently, armed with the knowledge and exercises needed to keep his shoulder robust and injury-free in the future.","therapist":[9953]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case-study\/11290"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/case-study"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/case-study"}],"acf:post":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/clinician\/9953"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/10478"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/10798"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/condition\/10262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alineaperformance.com\/tampa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}