Fixing Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Injuries with DR. BYRON MILLER | Ep. 103

Check out Byron on socials! @tendonrxGet Byron's Rotator Cuff Protocol, out now! https://tendonrx.myshopify.comUse code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemupGo to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machinesHead over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 offUse code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.comGet a free trial with TrainHeroic ➡️ https://bit.ly/coachemuppodcastDive into the world of rotator cuff rehabilitation with Dr. Byron Miller, tendon specialist and physical therapist. In this information-packed episode, Tim Riley shares his personal shoulder injury journey and how Dr. Miller's evidence-based approach provided solutions when traditional healthcare failed.Dr. Miller breaks down his revolutionary protocol for treating tendinopathy, explaining why common approaches like RICE and glute activation often miss the mark. Learn why you cannot have a healthy tendon without load and how isometric exercises can be the key to recovery.From medical school disillusionment to developing specialized protocols during COVID, Dr. Miller's journey shows the importance of questioning established practices and focusing on what actually works for patients.Don't forget to subscribe! Video of Zack's exotic dancing goes live at 10k subs, you won't want to miss it.00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:12 - Tim's shoulder injury story00:08:14 - Diagnosis and surgeon's unhelpful advice00:10:14 - Desperate search and connection with Dr. Miller00:13:26 - Initial intake and MRI review00:15:35 - Subscapularis identification and validation00:18:09 - Dr. Miller's background00:22:55 - Medical school and disillusionment00:29:24 - Pivot away from med school00:30:51 - Therapeutic adventure guide experience00:34:24 - Returning to academics00:35:54 - DPT program and clinical challenges00:42:56 - Discovering tendinopathy methods00:46:02 - Exploring tendinopathy literature00:48:56 - Disillusionment with orthopedics and home health00:54:57 - Reconnecting with orthopedics01:02:17 - Developing the rotator cuff protocol and tendon basics01:11:05 - Understanding muscle and bone innervation01:17:18 - The relationship between volume, loads, and position01:23:22 - Protocol on tendon and muscle relationship01:33:36 - The importance of exercise01:39:16 - Step by step rotator cuff plan#RotatorCuffRehab #TendonHealth #PhysicalTherapy #ShoulderPain #SportsRehab #TendonRx #AthleteRecovery #MovementMedicine #EvidenceBasedPT #InjuryRecovery