Shoulder Pain

What can cause shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain or rotator cuff pain can range from mild to severe and result from specific injuries such as repetitive overhead work, impaired posture, arthritis and other conditions. This can cause damage to joints, tendons, muscles and ligaments.

What type of exercise help shoulder pain?

Pain in neck
Pain in the shoulder joint at rest or with movements
Pain, weakness and discomfort with overhead movements
Pain travelling from the shoulder down to the elbow
Pain in the shoulder while sleeping

What type of exercise can help shoulder pain?

Upper trap stretch:

Begin exercise by standing In front of a mirror with good posture , insuring ears align with shoulders
Place one hand behind you back and place other hand on you head
Gently tilt head to shoulders that you holding your head with
Should feel a stretch on opposite side of neck
Hold for 20-30 seconds repeat 2-3 sets

Levator scapulae stretch:

Begin exercise by standing In front of a mirror with good posture , insuring ears align with shoulders

Place one hand behind your back and other hand one head

Slowly draw chin toward the shoulder/armpit

You should start to a feel an opposite stretch

Hold for 20-30 seconds, repeat 2-3

Serratus wall slide:

Start by standing a few meters away from a wall

Stand feet shoulder width apart, place you forearms flat against the wall

Take a deep breath in and slowly glide your forearms up against the wall while you exhale ( try to do it in 6-8 seconds)

Once you reach the top, slowly glide your forearms back down to starting position while inhaling

Repeat from step 3

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