Shoulder Pinch When Reaching Overhead? Test → Fix → Retest (3 Fast Fixes)

If you feel a pinch in the front/top of your shoulder when you reach overhead—during pressing, pulling, or even putting on a t‑shirt—this video walks you through a simple Test → Fix → Retest sequence. In 6–8 minutes you’ll: Get a baseline with 3 quick tests Identify 3 common mistakes that cause the pinch Try 3 fixes to clean up shoulder mechanics Retest so you can see what actually helps Quick tests (baseline) 1) Overhead reach test (thumbs up): rate pain 0–10 and note the angle where it starts 2) Wall slide test: rate pain and note height/angle where it starts 3) Hands-behind-back + push away: note limitation + pain rating 3 common mistakes (what we’re fixing) 1) Rib flare / poor rib-pelvis stack 2) Scap not upwardly rotating well (serratus/lower trap not doing their job) 3) Humeral head gliding forward (needs cuff control + better pressing angle) 3 fixes (exercises) 1) 90/90 breathing + reach (reset ribs down, shoulder “socket” feels clear) 2) Serratus wall slides + lift-off (upward rotation + posterior tilt) 3) Banded external rotation + press in scapular plane (control the “ball in socket” and press 30–45°) What to comment Comment where you feel the pinch and which exercise reduced it the most. This video is for general education and is not medical advice. Stop and get evaluated if you had a recent fall/trauma, can’t lift your arm, have constant night pain, progressive weakness, numbness/tingling traveling down the arm, or symptoms that are worsening. Don’t push through sharp pain or radiating nerve-type symptoms. #ShoulderPain #ShoulderImpingement #FrontShoulderPain #OverheadPain #ShoulderPinch #RotatorCuff #ScapularControl #SerratusAnterior #MobilityAndStability #PhysicalTherapy #RehabExercises #WeightliftingTips #PainFreePressing #TestFixRetest