There may be more going on with the shoulder than previously believed – that has permanent consequences (no OH lifting) We will see tomorrow…it would be interesting to know if anyone knows of any success in building strength in an arm where the humerus doesn’t quite line up with the shoulder properly.

Thanks! 

Now that you mention it, I do seem to remember that topic in a fairly recent episode – starting with the spine. My problem is not knowing where to go next but perhaps that is the wrong question. There probably isn’t a “right” direction to go since everything is tight, but perhaps starting with the spine (which I work on daily), then to the supporting staff such as the sub-scap/serratus/etc, and then go outwards. I will look at the book as well to see if I can find the text you remember.

This Chiro seems to deal in a wide variety of things, hopefully he can figure out the root of my shoulder problem. I really don’t think it is the actual shoulder but something both up/downstream that has a cascading effect on things that is preventing me from gaining strength in that arm. I do know I’ve had more real benefit from mobility work from this site than anything else ever has – but I’ve reached a plateau and I think I need to have a better idea in what order to attack things. I really want to consult with Kelly – but the Midwest is a long way from San Francisco 🙂 

Thanks – I will try this! I’ve been searching the site but didn’t come across this video.

Kstar and Kaitlin – I wanted to add that my coach had me try your suggested pushup modification this morning where the chest goes down to the ground and then back up in two movements – kind of like inching up – but starting from a proper pushup position. He has been having me start from an inclined position but that was very slow and painful – and was more like a scapular retraction exercise rather than a pushup.