Shoulder Pain and Prevention

Fitness, Flexibility, Health & Wellness Article, Physical Health

If you have suffered from shoulder pain, you know how it affects every aspect of your life. Activities you have enjoyed in the past are now not possible, and your ability to care for yourself might also be impaired. Effectiveness at work might also be reduced.

Peak health and fitness require you to move and be active. That can be very challenging with shoulder pain.

Experts can provide personalized solutions to improve body movement and function

If you already have shoulder pain or an injury, consult your medical doctor or physical therapist for an evaluation.

Treatment plans customized to your injury or condition can improve range of motion, strength and reduce swelling. The best treatment provides natural healing for injuries or shoulder conditions. Being more proactive is essential to help avoid surgery.

The shoulder is a complicated joint that gets stiffer as you age

Our lives have become so automated that our bodies are not as physical as we once were. Machines and technology make our lives easier, but we move less. You have probably heard the phrase, “use it or lose it.”

Muscle tightness, arthritis, and tendinitis may also cause shoulder pain

Once you experience pain, you tend to move less. If you experience a fall, your first reaction is to put your hand out to cushion the fall. However, this act may cause injury to your shoulder.

When I fell the first time, as my knee hit the ground, I put my hand down as I fell onto my right hip. It took six months for my shoulder pain to improve. Fortunately, I did not tear my shoulder’s rotator cuff.

Having flexible shoulders that are supple may limit your risk of injury. Regularly stretch your shoulder to encourage greater mobility, range of motion, and functionality.

Here are some static stretches to maintain shoulder flexibility:

Stand facing a wall, walk your fingertips up (stretching for 20-30 seconds) and down the wall, like the ‘itsy bitsy’ spider, stretching both arms.
While standing, stretch one arm forward with the palm up. Use the other hand to help extend that first arm across the body, keeping the arm straight. Hold that position for 30 seconds.
Stand away from all walls. Start with one arm. Stretch a straight arm toward the front of the room, circling up to the ceiling, then behind you, making a complete circle. Repeat up to 10 times. Reverse the rotation up to 10 times. “Imagine you are swimming.”

Bottom Line: Increase your quality of life by preserving function, incorporating movement and stretching into your daily routine to keep your shoulder healthy.

If you’re interested in alternative techniques through my services or would like to know more information, send me a message or call (973) 476-8661.

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