04/06/2026
đ¨ You are NOT your MRI! đ¨
A massive new study just published in JAMA Internal Medicine is changing the way we look at shoulder pain. Researchers looked at MRI scans of adults over 40 and found some staggering results:
đĽ 98.7% had some form of rotator cuff âabnormality.â đĽ 62% had partial rotator cuff tears. đĽ 11% had FULL rotator cuff tears.
But here is the most mind-blowing part: THE PAIN FREE SHOULDERS HAD ESSENTIALLY THE SAME RESULTS đ¤Ż
What does this mean for you? If you have shoulder pain and get an MRI that shows a tear or degeneration, it doesnât automatically mean you need surgery. Just like getting wrinkles or gray hair as we age, our joints, tendons, and ligaments show âwrinkles on the inside.â Tissue changes do not always equal pain, and pain does not always mean your tissue is severely damaged!
At Renew PT, we treat youânot just your scan. Through targeted physical therapy, mobility work, and progressive loading, we help you build a resilient shoulder so you can get back to what you loveâoften without needing surgery. đŞ
Dealing with shoulder pain? Letâs get to the root of your symptoms and build a plan that works.
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