15/02/2026
Notice I’m not working directly on his bicep tendon....
Very mindful, very on purpose.
My client has minor bicep tendonitis. So that tissue needs protection and time, not pressure.
Instead, I’m working the posterior shoulder and rotator cuff. Infraspinatus. Teres minor. Posterior deltoid - the back of the shoulder capsule.
Errm why here? I hear you say.
Because while he can’t use the arm fully yet, these muscles still need to move. MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE and all that.
When an arm is offloaded or avoided, the surrounding tissue can switch off.
They get lazy.
They lose coordination.
They stop doing their share of the work.
Then, when movement comes back… the bicep tendon gets overloaded again.
☕️ This work keeps the shoulder active without stressing the injury. It maintains tissue health. Preserves rotation. Supports joint stability.
So when overhead movement returns, the shoulder is ready. Not deconditioned. Not compensating.
Rehab isn’t about chasing the sore spot. It’s about protecting the injury while keeping the rest of the system alive. 🔥
🔑 That’s how you avoid setbacks.
If you’ve been told to “rest” an injury but feel like everything around it is stiffening up, this is the kind of work that bridges that gap.
DM 'SHOULDER' if you want to stop the cycle 💪🏽
