No More Shoulder Shrugs: How Jen Got Back to Overhead Lifts

Jen came to Bend Movement Physical Therapy after struggling with nagging shoulder pain for over a year. She couldn’t press overhead without pain, had stopped doing pull-ups, and even sleeping on her side became uncomfortable.

We started by looking beyond the shoulder itself. Jen had limited mobility through her upper back and ribs, which was causing her shoulder to have to compensate. With hands-on techniques like dry needling and mobility work, we got her feeling and moving better quickly.

From there, we built a strength plan that was actually tailored specifically to her needs. We didn’t just avoid overhead work - we found ways to modify those positions and rebuild resilience there safely. Over a few weeks, she gained confidence in her shoulder and started lifting again without pain.

What made the biggest difference? Having the time and flexibility in our cash-based model to focus on her actual problem - not a 10-minute checklist.

Now, Jen’s back to doing CrossFit, sleeping better, and training overhead without second-guessing her body.

If this sounds like something you’re interested in, we’d love to chat! Head to www.bendmvmt.com/contact to schedule your FREE discovery call.