AC Joint Pain Exercises for Shoulder Rehab

Summary by Krater

Coach E from Precision Movement demonstrates three exercises to help heal AC joint pain by stabilizing the scapula and avoiding downward rotation.

From the video

Answers: What are the best exercises for AC joint pain?

• AC joint pain
• shoulder rehabilitation
• scapular stability
• shoulder exercises

Exercises

• Shoulder rotation robot · wall · 5 reps, 5-second hold
• Behind the back external rotation · resistance band · 3 to 5 reps, 10-second hold
• Scap push-up · bodyweight · 5 reps, 5 to 10-second hold

What it concludes

• AC joint problems indicate ligament sprain, laxity, or injury that requires up to two weeks or longer to fully heal.
• AC joint pain is often mistaken for shoulder impingement.
• Resting the ligament is essential before progressing into movement.
• Avoiding downward rotation and anterior tilt of the scapula is crucial for AC joint recovery.
• Reciprocal inhibition exercises help re-educate the neuromuscular system for proper movement.