Why Your Shoulder Still Hurts—and What Most People Miss
Stretching and mobility work not helping your shoulder pain? The issue might be in your rib cage, breathing, or scapular mobility. Learn how Function Thru Fitness approaches lasting shoulder relief.
If you’ve tried it all—stretching, massage, mobility drills—and your shoulder pain still hasn’t improved, you’re not alone.
At Function Thru Fitness in Green Bay, WI, we see this every week. And more often than not, the problem isn’t the shoulder joint itself.
It’s what’s underneath and around it.
The Real Source of Shoulder Pain
Here’s what we often find during a functional shoulder assessment:
✔ Rib cage compression that limits scapular glide
✔ Poor breathing mechanics that restrict rib movement
✔ Limited internal or external rotation
✔ Trigger points deep in the rotator cuff or between the shoulder blades
The result? A “stuck” or painful shoulder that just won’t move smoothly—no matter how many stretches or reps you do.
Our Approach: Assess, Move, Breathe, Reassess
In our video, John and Glen walk you through:
Our mobility testing process (shoulder flexion, IR, ER)
Why ideal movement ranges (120° flexion, 90° external, 70° internal) matter
How we use breathing drills to create rib cage expansion and improve scapular mobility
What we do when mobility work isn’t enough—and NMT becomes the next step
When to Refer for NMT (Neuromuscular Therapy)
If breathing + movement don't fully resolve the issue, Glen steps in with targeted Neuromuscular Therapy to address:
Deep muscular compression
Trigger points between the scapula and ribs
Chronic tightness that’s been resistant to standard treatment
And because the trainers and therapists at FTF work as a team, clients move seamlessly between care—getting better results, faster.
You Don’t Have to “Just Deal With It”
Whether your shoulder pain is new, chronic, or has never fully gone away, there’s always something to uncover.
Want a simple place to start?
Download our free Essential Exercises guide to help improve strength, mobility, and balance at any age — no equipment required.
www.ftfpt.com/essential-exercises
At Function Thru Fitness, we’re not your typical gym.
We specialize in personalized care through:
✔ Personal Trainer Green Bay programs
✔ Corrective Exercise Specialist Near Me sessions
✔ TPI Golf coaching for performance and mobility
✔ Neuromuscular Therapy to relieve pain and restore movement
📍 Visit us at 801 Hoffman Rd. Suite 103, Green Bay, WI
🌐 www.ftfpt.com | 📧 info@ftfpt.com | 📞 920-610-0004