Un-freezing a Frozen Shoulder

About 18 months ago I suffered an injury to my left shoulder. It lost strength and often was in pain. After a special MRI with contrast performed in a University Hospital it was determined I had a small labrum tear (the soft-tissue rim that surrounds and deepens the shoulder socket). My options were surgery which would entail a 9 month recovery but never again have a full range of motion for my left shoulder (I am a righty), or therapy to improve the shoulder as much as possible and just live with the shoulder condition. Either way I would have a limited range of motion.

I choose to go the therapy route and went through a strengthening program.. When finished with the therapy I found that my range of motion was rather restricted. Over time the range of motion became more limited - to the extent that I could not put on a sport coat or jacket with my left shoulder. My left arm had about lost about 50% of its range of motion and I could only lift my arm to shoulder height.

I decided to ask Sheldon Ginsberg, a highly recommended trainer, to look at my shoulder for ideas of what could be done. After examining me he said he thought he could help. We began a three month program where I had to trust him and learn a variety of body control and feedback signals that he taught me. This involved training muscles that were locking my shoulder to release and to slowly, 1/8th inch at a time, increase my range of motion while dealing with the pain. It turned out that muscles all over my body were compensating for the problems in my shoulder. Many muscles went into spasms and had to be individually addressed.

Today I cannot believe how my shoulder and life have improved. My range of motion is about 98% and I feel it will get to 100%. I feel healthy and young again. I can wipe off the sweat on my brow with my left arm when playing tennis and put on a coat without thinking about how to do it. In addition my golf game has greatly improved and I can see that now my golf game can continue to get better. Before I had to swing a golf club by swinging my entire body. Now I can just swing with my left shoulder. I can also ride a bicycle whereas before my left shoulder could not handle the vibration from bumps in the road.

What a difference in my quality of life. I never expected this kind of shoulder improvement. I just want everyone to know that they do not have to live with a frozen shoulder. Sheldon can make a major difference in the quality of your life. Take action, let Sheldon look at your problem, there is nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Paul Bachow

A Case of Asthma

When I was 23 years old I was diagnosed with adult asthma. Since then I have spent a large portion of my energy just trying to breathe. I have been unable to do many physical activities that I had been doing. Even going outside became a problem. I seemed to live off of my inhalers and I no longer knew what a deep breath was anymore.

Sheldon came at a time of great distress for me. The weeks before meeting him, I had missed work and was already on my second inhaler. When I began training with Sheldon my only goal was to be able to breath as I had before my diagnosis. In the beginning, I was unable to walk at a face pace on the treadmill. I seemed to panic when I felt that all too familiar tightness in my chest.

Sheldon changed all of that by first teaching me how to breath. I learned to meditate and focus not on trying to catch my breath but on allowing my breath to be naturally deep in my body.

Now, I am able to run for a length of time at a fast pace and perform other cardiovascular activities without an asthma attach. As a matter of fact, I haven't had an attack since that first week with him! I have a newfound respect and awareness of my body, both mentally and physically.

Like many, I am in a high stress profession. Using Sheldon's techniques helped to not only improve my breathing but also significantly decrease my stress level. I am able to carry this new understanding into the workplace and I feel much calmer in the midst of stress.

Sheldon's training is unique and is a learning experience. I have noticed drastic changes in my body and I am more at ease mentally. I recommend Sheldon as a total mind and body workout. His knowledge and experience make him stand out as a professional trainer. Thank you Sheldon for changing my life!

Deborah Gum
27 years old
Veterinarian Assistant and College Student

To put it simply Sheldon has changed the quality of my life for the better!
The scope of his training methods has produced within me great STRIDES of
personal and professional progress. My body looks and feels better, my mind is clearer and I am much calmer. I hadn’t laughed in a very long time, now I find myself laughing again. I have a whole new awareness of life.

Eugene Breaux, CEO ACP, Inc.

Before entering into Sheldon's FitPath program I believed exercise was something that was done for the basic reasons, health, looks, feeling good. After working with Sheldon I am getting all of this and more! I am developing my ability to remain calm during my always stressful day as well as learning how to listen to my body! However, the biggest surprise is the enjoyment I receive as I discover different parts of my body as I improve my physical awareness. I highly recommend Sheldon to anyone desiring more than just a traditional training routine.

Diana Landero
Florida Bank Executive

Sheldon Ginsberg brings a warm philosophical bend to health and longevity. When he and I first started working together I had such severe pain in my lower back, hip and legs that I could barely walk, let alone train at the levels that I was accustomed. Within 4 weeks, Sheldon had relieved the pain and we are now building my core strength so I can continue with my active lifestyle. His energy, understanding and attitude provide me with a true, rational understanding of how the body operates. I would recommend Sheldon to everyone and anyone.

Anthony Westrich
President Max Capital

Sheldon's relaxing presence and technical abilities have helped me to raise my awareness of my body, which has given me a fresh and revitalized perspective to address my life. He has enabled me to clear my mind, energize my body and appreciate my life more.

Ian Hittman
Controller, Vestimenta Inc

As an advanced meditator, Sheldon is breaking new ground in the development of the overall potential of the human spirit. He uses it as a window to access the body and its power centers, to produce wholeness and depth of being to positively affect all areas of our lives.

Donna LeBlanc, MED, DAPA
Author, Psychotherapist

Bravo to Sheldon who has had the courage and patience to integrate the best of our many tentacled exercise traditions into a holistic form: relaxation, breathing, meditation, stretching, core and strength building are taken to new heights..... and will continue to develop as a harmonic whole as Sheldon evolves.

Joni Maya Cherbo, PhD

Sheldon brings a very grounded presence to his work. I was pleasantly surprised by the ease with which he guided me through his FitPath™ process. He had a very graceful confidence about him and a clear way of relaying the simplicity of this exploration. It is an excellent process for anyone wishing to find a way to increase their personal awareness of their own physicality.

Bill Berg
Massage Therapist