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Monday, November 30, 2015

Protect Your Shoulder

Protect Your Shoulder

Most of us have felt a sore shoulder at one time or another, especially if we exercise regularly or perform a repetitive activity at work.   The pain may be felt at the front, side or rear aspect of the shoulder.  A common cause of anterior shoulder pain is poor posture and/or inefficient movement mechanics, where the humeral head is not stabilized in the proper position, and therefore migrates anteriorly in the gleno-humeral joint.  If this happens often enough, it may actually stretch the anterior shoulder capsule, causing more problems and more pain.  This is why we must remember to "pack" the shoulder during upper body activities, and must always be mindful of scapula stabilization.  Click HERE for some Scapula Stability exercises.   

I was just contacted from someone suffering from daily shoulder pain.  He even complained of pain throughout the night.  The pain was in the left shoulder, and unfortunately, he prefers to sleep on his left side.  This makes it feel even worse in the morning.  

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