Hey Gabe, Just wanted to let you know...
I got this message from a client:
"Hey Gabe, Just wanted to let you know that my shoulder feels much better, less pain during my sleep. Hope this continues. I thought I sent this message already. Anyways have a good weekend"
Here's what makes this message different from the usual "thanks coach" texts I get...
She was trying different approaches forever...
But the pain? Still there every single night.
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The Problem With "Safe" Exercise Selection
Most approaches to shoulder pain follow the same playbook:
❌ Avoid overhead pressing
❌ Stick to light weights
❌ Do endless band exercises
❌ "Let it heal naturally"
But here's what nobody talks about: Your shoulder doesn't know the difference between "safe" and "unsafe" exercises.
It only knows one thing: Is the stress dosing exactly right for adaptation?
When you avoid movements, you're not eliminating the problem, you're just moving the stress elsewhere.
That's why my client's pain persisted for months of "perfect" avoidance.
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The Truth About Pain-Free Training
Most people get trapped between two bad options:
Train through pain (and make it worse)
Avoid exercises forever (and never actually fix anything)
But there's a third option that most people never discover:
Train WITH your pain signals to eliminate them permanently.
Your body is designed to handle heavy loads without pain.
The issue isn't that you're broken, it's that you need a system that works WITH your nervous system instead of against it.
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Why This Matters For Your Training
If you're currently modifying exercises because of pain, ask yourself:
How long have you been "managing" instead of solving?
What movements are you avoiding that you used to love?
What happens if this becomes permanent?
The truth is, every week you spend avoiding movements is another week your nervous system learns to fear them.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
You just have to find the right dose.
Talk soon,
Gabe
PS: DM "REBUILD" on Instagram and I'll help you find your optimal dose.
