Shoulder Rehab Testimonials

Shoulder Pain & Tears

Shoulder tear pain — gone. Back to playing squash again.
After 1.5 years of constant right shoulder pain (rotator cuff tear), our client thought his favorite sport — squash — might be off the table for good.

He tried everything… until he started working with Zach. Now, five months in, his shoulder is pain-free, the tear is under control, and he’s back on the court doing what he loves.

“I tried everything… nothing worked — until now.”

Our Australian client came to us after working with multiple physical therapists, receiving cortisone injections, and still battling constant shoulder pain (biceps tendonitis). Six months into training with CoreXcell, we focused on what others missed — the core muscles that drive proper shoulder function.

Today, he’s feeling 90% better, stronger, and more in control of his movement than ever before.

This avid pickleball player from our community endured 16 years of shoulder pain caused by a torn rotator cuff, experiencing common symptoms such as persistent pain and frequent reinjury. Despite years of consultations with various doctors and physical therapists, he found no long-term relief. However, after dedicating 6 months to training with Zach, he’s now back in the gym and on the pickleball court — playing pain-free and enjoying his favorite activities without the constant threat of reinjury.

This client experienced a tear in his shoulder labrum (SLAP tear) from long-term overuse while cross-country skiing. He also suffered from biceps tendonitis, which caused severe pain and stiffness. Despite years of seeking help from doctors and physiotherapists, he found no relief. However, after engaging in frozen shoulder exercises with Zach for just 3 months, he’s not only returned to skiing but is also back to lifting weights — completely free from the pain that once held him back.

This MMA fighter suffered a shoulder labrum tear (SLAP tear), experiencing pain for over 2 years, reminiscent of frozen shoulder symptoms such as persistent pain and reduced mobility. Despite numerous attempts by doctors and physiotherapists to resolve the issue, the pain persisted. However, after committing to frozen shoulder exercises under Zach’s guidance for just 2 months, he’s now back to boxing and Jiu-Jitsu, completely pain-free and performing at his best.

This client had a double shoulder labrum tear (SLAP tear) along with thoracic outlet syndrome. He underwent surgery and physical therapy, but the pain persisted for over eight years. He struggled to sleep at night, and the discomfort would nag him throughout the day.

After working with Zach for just five weeks, he’s now sleeping better and no longer feels pain during his daily activities.

This client tore his non-dominant shoulder while bench pressing. He never had surgery but visited multiple doctors and physical therapists without success. He struggled for years to lift weights again due to severe pain.

After working with Zach for just three months, he’s now back to shoulder pressing and bench pressing — completely pain-free.

This client, Randy, tore the rotator cuffs in both shoulders from years of hard labor, experiencing severe symptoms such as night-time pain and difficulty sleeping. Facing the prospect of surgery, he decided to work with Zach instead.

After just three weeks of targeted rehabilitation, Randy opted out of surgery. More than a year later, he remains surgery-free, back at his job in a repair shop — and completely pain-free.

Impingement, Winged Scapula

For years, this client suffered from winged scapula and shoulder instability (subluxation). Despite seeing numerous doctors and physical therapists, he was offered no real solution.

While working with Zach, he focused on one main exercise — the Teres Pull Down — to address the issue.
After just three months, his shoulder pain is gone, and the winged scapula is almost completely corrected.

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Our client came in with a winged scapula and shoulder impingement, along with biceps tendonitis – a frustrating combination that affects posture, shoulder stability, and athletic performance. After just 12 weeks of focused training with Zach, the scapula is no longer winging, posture is solid, and strength continues to climb.

Meet our client from Australia, who suffered from shoulder bursitis and impingement for many years. Despite consulting numerous doctors and physical therapists, no solution was in sight until he began working with Zach.

Over the course of six months, through targeted shoulder exercises focused on improving shoulder stability and personalized therapy, he not only became pain-free but also returned to lifting weights in the gym.

This client suffered from shoulder impingement and instability for over a year and a half. He was also diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. He had trouble sleeping at night and a limited range of motion in his shoulder.

He saw multiple doctors and physical therapists, but no one could fix the problem. After working with Zach for just three months, he’s now pain-free and back to lifting weights.

This client had a winged scapula and shoulder impingement for over five years, causing pain in the front of the shoulder and the biceps tendon. He had trouble sleeping and would frequently wake up at night due to the pain.

He saw numerous doctors and physical therapists, but no one could fix the issue. After working with Zach for just three months, he’s now back to benching and doing curls in the gym — completely pain-free.

This client suffered from an extremely unstable shoulder caused by a winged scapula and thoracic outlet syndrome. He also had biceps tendonitis. For years, he saw numerous doctors and physical therapists, but no one could help him get out of pain.

After working with Zach for just three months, his shoulder now feels stable, and he’s back to doing moderate weight training in the gym.

Frozen Shoulder & Dislocations

This client suffered for years with multiple dislocations of his shoulder, which ended up tearing his rotator cuff. It got so bad, he was scared to put his shirt on without it dislocating. The doctors said it was impossible to fix without getting surgery because of the severe Shoulder Instability (Subluxation). He never ended up getting surgery and worked with Zach for 4 months and was back to throwing, boxing, and playing racquetball pain free and no dislocations.

This client suffered for three years with a frozen shoulder and bursitis, originally injuring it by swimming too many laps. Despite working with doctors and physical therapists, he made only minimal progress in restoring his range of motion and reducing pain.

After working with Zach for just three months, he now has full range of motion and is back to swimming — completely pain-free.

This client, a medical doctor, suffered for years from an inability to lift his arm past shoulder height and was unable to lift weights. He was diagnosed with a frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tear.

He consulted top physician colleagues and physical therapists in his area, but none were able to help. After working with Zach for just five months, he’s now pain-free, able to lift his arm above his head, and back to lifting weights again.

This client, in his late 60s, had injured his shoulder multiple times throughout his life. Eventually, he was unable to lift his arm and could no longer perform his job as a cattle worker. He was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear and frozen shoulder.

For years, he saw doctors and physical therapists with no progress. After working with Zach for just four months, he’s now back to doing his job — completely pain-free.