Chronic back pain
Pain-free sitting and lifting in 10 weeks after years of desk-work damage.
Restoring shoulder mobility
From post-surgical stiffness to full overhead motion in 12 weeks.
The Challenge
Limited mobility and pain after rotator cuff surgery
Michael, 52, arrived six weeks after rotator cuff repair unable to lift his arm past shoulder height. Night pain was disrupting his sleep, and his surgeon warned that without the right rehab, stiffness could become permanent.
His job as an electrician demanded safe overhead work — so the goal was not just "better," but a full, durable return to duty.
- Active elevation limited to 70 degrees on arrival
- Significant night pain and protective muscle guarding
Approach & Outcome
A phased plan, measured every visit
01
Calm it down
Gentle passive motion and manual therapy reduced pain and guarding in weeks 1–3.
02
Wake it up
Activation drills rebuilt rotator cuff control without stressing the repair.
03
Build it up
Progressive resistance restored strength through the full range.
04
Prove it
Work-simulation testing cleared Michael for overhead duty at week 12.
Dr. Alan Pierce — Pr. Physician"A textbook collaboration: the right protocol, the right progression, a full recovery."
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