25. Why your shoulder rehab isn't working (and what to do instead)

If your shoulder still hurts no matter how much rehab you’ve done, this episode is for you. We’re digging into why traditional shoulder rehab fails climbers, what the latest shoulder pain research actually says, and how to build a better plan that gets you back to the wall stronger and more confident.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why most shoulder rehab for climbers is under-dosed and not climbing-specific

• What the research says about pain during rehab and when it’s okay to keep training

• Why posture correction, scapular mechanics, and banded exercises aren’t the full solution

• The truth about MRI findings, rotator cuff tears, and what pain really means

• How I structure climbing-specific shoulder rehab programs, including movement patterns, isolation work, and load progression

Whether you’ve been told you have shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tendinopathy, or just feel like your shoulder isn’t keeping up with your climbing — this episode will help you understand why, and what to do next.

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