# BrianBrief #3 (Miracle Exercise)

- Link: https://brianejohns.com/2026/10/07/brianbrief-3-miracle-exercise/
- Published: 2026-10-07T18:30:00-04:00
- Author: Brian Johns

## Two years ago I suffered a severe case of tendonitis in my right shoulder as a result of my push-up training leading up to my 60th birthday.

Long story short: I went through physical therapy located a short walk from my house.
It helped a lot.

I also supplemented my physical therapy exercises with a shoulder stretching routine
at the ABS Training Centre.

I had good results. All of the above brought 75% to 80% improvement in my shoulder
tendonitis symptoms. Unfortunately, I still had lingering pain in that pain and 
was resigned to “managing” it for the rest of my life.

Then, in May, after giving a private lesson to Rosh (the owner of the ABS Training
Centre), we started talking about my dissatisfaction with training at the local 
gym and how I was stuck in a rut. He suggested I try the parallel bars and see if
I’d be interested. I initially had some reservations given the state of my right
shoulder. My wife expressed the same concern. “_How is your shoulder going to hold
up?_” she asked. I responded, “_There’s only one way to find out_.”

Then in early May, after a Modern Arnis private lesson, Rosh suggested doing the
p-bars for the first time, focusing on 30-second holds with strict form.

Let me tell you, it does a hell of a job on the triceps and the shoulders. I was
quite stoked after this initial session as it was better than anything I was doing
at the local gym.

![](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/img_8851-1.jpg?
resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)

My first parallel bar lesson

He also gave a set of mobile parallel bars that were in storage. He offered them
to me to take home. I accepted on the condition that if he needed them back, I would
give them back.

![](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/img_9694-1.jpg?
resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)

The mobile p-bars in my garage

I’ve been doing the p-bar workout religiously since then.

The one day last month I noticed something strange. My right shoulder had no pain!
What?! It felt like a miracle!

Rosh and I theorize that the p-bars probably addressed some kind of muscular imbalance
in my shoulder. Either way, I’m happy that I found something that significantly 
addressed the tendinitis issue.

## If you’re struggling with a physical ailment, don’t give up! Never give up! You might find the miracle exercise for what ails you!

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