Most surfers are treating the wrong shoulder problem. There are 4 real patterns behind surfer's shoulder pain. Take this 60-second test (a couple of quick movements, a couple of quick questions) to find out which one is actually yours.
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A - my hand swings all the way out to the side B - it gets about halfway out, then stops C - it barely leaves my belly, I can't rotate it out much at all Continue
A - arms reach the wall by my ears, back stays flat B - arms stop a few inches short, or my back arches off C - can barely get arms above shoulder height without my back arching hard Continue
A - easy to squeeze together, shoulders sit back naturally B - takes real effort, shoulders round forward at rest C - can barely feel my shoulder blades move, definitely rounded forward Continue
A - no, never B - yes, a while ago, thought it healed C - yes, and it still feels different than my other shoulder Continue
A - only during paddling, reaching forward B - mostly the next day, or after a long session C - there all the time, even off the water D - randomly, fine one day, sharp the next See my result
