Nagging rotator cuff problem..

[Stroyer]

Not that long ago, I decided to try behind the neck presses, about 2 weeks into doing them I developed some rotator cuff pain. Since then I have stopped performing behind the neck presses & went back to either db or smith front presses, but this nagging rotator cuff pain will not go away...

My question is, should I take a few weeks off entirely from training to see if the problem resolves, or just go real light for a few weeks in my training & see if it resolves.

Stroyer

[archive_HULK1550]

Hey stroyer,
you can see from my other posts (if you want) that i have had every shoulder injury there is (almost)
I would start by lightening the weights and stop behind the neck press. try either front militaries on the smith or db. With my shoulder i have much less discomfort using dumbells. But before you do this, make sure you do extra warmup and stretching. the shoulder is a fragile joint. If this doesnt help then it will be time to stop and most likely get help.
hulk

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[archive_Killer]

Hulk is exactly right. You strained your shoulder a little (probally suprapspinatus) while doing the behind the neck press and now you are inflammed and getting a little impingment during the presses due to the humeral head not being stabilized correctly. Try to work around it for now and give it some time, and all should be good.

Most people I know who have done a lot of behind the neck presses had to stop due to shoulder pain. Most lack the correct flexibility in the internal rotators. Combine that with the bar moving in a straight line, and it often leads to problems. Also, the bending of the neck is bad for the cervical spine.

It is a good time for you to address shoulder,back,pec flexibility and start a rotator program when pain free.

Good luck!

[Stroyer]

Thanks for the replies !!

Stroyer