Just wanted to give an update on my condition for anyone who is in the same boat looking for help. I tried to lay off all pressing except close grip press (which caused no pain) and focus on pulls and scapular stability exercises. I tried this for over a month on my own with little improvement and then decided I had better see the ortho.
He diagnosed me with an internal impingement and didn't think it was a tear and prescribed me PT for 6 weeks. The therapist noticed a lot of tightness in my shoulder and gave me some stretches to do at home (pec minor stretches and sleeper stretch) and on each visit would put me through a workout and do some work on my shoulder. I noticed some minor improvements each week yet was still frustrated by pain on some movements. Today, 4 weeks after starting PT, I had my first workout without any pain on the rehab exercises I couldn't do before.
She said to still let pain be my guide but to start to test it more with the exercises that used to cause me pain and see how this week went. I am also going to continue to do my core strength exercises she gave me and continue stretching as to prevent this from flaring up again.
I am starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel after much frustration and thanks to all who have helped.
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