Do you have a daily struggle with your shoulders? Do normal tasks, such as sitting at your desk, bending down to grab a fallen item, or standing to cook dinner, cause a flaring pain between your blades or in the tissues between your shoulders and neck? Chances are, this discomfort could be due to your posture. If you believe your stance could be contributing to your shoulder pain, call Advanced Physical Therapy to schedule an appointment and discuss your treatment options.
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DON’T LET YOUR POSTURE PAIN YOU!
Is Posture Causing Your Shoulder Problem?
COMMON POSTURE ERRORS Left untreated, poor posture in the shoulders can lead to long-term effects, such as tendinitis, nerve constriction, or even spine misalignment. Posture is also a contributing factor to kyphosis, or “postural hunchback,” in which the shoulders and neck become abnormally curved. Slouching in a chair. It is so simple to do, and we all do it. We’re sitting at work, and around hour 4 we get tired. We slouch. We make ourselves comfortable– and we may even stay like that for the rest of the day. However, slouching in a chair is a bad habit to get into, especially if you work at a desk job. The strain increases tension on the muscles, which will eventually cause pain. The best way to avoid this is to get into the habit of sitting correctly (upright, legs uncrossed, feet flat on the ground, legs a few inches away from seat of the chair) every day. This may not be easy at first, as your body may not be accustomed to the way it is supposed to sit. Exercises such as Bridges, Back Extensions, and Planks can help to correct your slumped stance and strengthen your natural posture: “Text neck.” The term “text neck” is colloquial; however, it describes a position in which the head is tilted downward and the shoulders are hunched over (as if someone was looking down at a phone screen and texting.) This is also commonplace in desk jobs, as many people will experience “text neck” when hunching over their keyboards or sorting through files. This could be a sign of a tight chest and weak upper back, and over time this posture could worsen into rounded or hunched shoulders. Chest stretches, pull-ups, and seated rows are helpful exercises to correct your “text neck,” and strengthen your upper back and shoulders. (continued inside)
Do you have a daily struggle with your shoulders? Do normal tasks, such as sitting at your desk, bending down to grab a fallen item, or standing to cook dinner, cause a flaring pain between your blades or in the tissues between your shoulders and neck? Chances are, this discomfort could be due to your posture. If you believe your stance could be contributing to your shoulder pain, call Advanced Physical Therapy to schedule an appointment and discuss your treatment options. HOW DOES IMPROPER POSTURE AFFECT THE SHOULDERS? Shoulders are a common pain area for poor posture. When we slouch, hunch, or lean forward too much, our muscles and tendons are being pulled in ways that they are not used to, thus causing inflammation and pain. The shoulders take the brunt of this pull, making them a common area of complaint. Many patients who seek out physical therapy for their shoulder pain have a condition referred to as “shoulder impingement.” This happens when your rotator cuff tendons press on your “coracoacromial arch,” or the arch of your shoulder. When this happens, you may experience pain when sleeping in certain positions, reaching for something, or moving your shoulder in circular motions. Poor posture is the most common cause of shoulder impingement, but other causes could be related to:
• Osteoarthritis • General weakness in the shoulder
• Compression, due to trauma • Repetitive reaching movements
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Rounded shoulders. This type of posture error is also colloquially referred to as “mom posture.” It is caused when the shoulders are rounded forward, instead of back, and the head and chest are slouched forward. To figure out if you have a “mom posture” stance, stand in front of a mirror and let your arms hang naturally. If your knuckles face more toward the front, instead of to the sides, you may have rounded shoulders. Daily tasks that may contribute to this are bending down repeatedly throughout the day (much like a mom does to pick up a toddler or clean up their toys), sitting for prolonged periods of time, carrying heavy objects, driving a vehicle, or using a computer. Some exercises to help strengthen your shoulders and back, as well as correct this posture error are pull-ups, seated rows, planks, bridges, and chest stretches HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS Our physical therapists at Advanced Physical Therapy are dedicated to helping you achieve your highest level of physical ability. Improper posture is a difficult habit to break, but our staff will use the most sophisticated diagnostic tools,
frommovement investigation to gait analysis, to determine the specific problem areas of your posture. We will then determine the best course of treatment for your needs, and we will assist you in the necessary exercises and therapies that will ease your body into its intended stance once again. Don’t let the weight of your shoulders hold you down – if you are experiencing shoulder pain, contact us today to set up a consultation. We’ll get you victoriously waving your arms around in no time! Call (316) 283-7187 today to speak with a physical therapist or to schedule your free consultation. Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318556.php https://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/poor-posture-can-cause-shoulder-pain https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/common-posture-mistakes-and-fixes/ http://theconversation.com/health-check-can-bad-posture-give-you-a-hunchback-56068
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They are so nice and great to work with! Before therapy, my shoulder hurt all the time. My movement was terrible! I was able to get a few appointments in before Dr. Do wanted to do surgery. The therapy beforehand had me prepared and ready for what I was going to have to deal with. Jason and Morgan were super amazing! They are so nice and great to work with. I looked forward to coming to therapy plus it helped me get through a difficult time. After every visit my shoulder seemed to get better and stronger, and the exercises worked my shoulder in ways I didn’t know it would. Everything we did was explained to me in terms I could understand! Thank you all!” - P.D. My range of motion has improved a great deal! Before therapy, after a painful fall, my left arm was broken in 3 places. Dr. Pigg and his team repaired my arm using a metal plate and 11 screws. My upper arm and shoulder was very sore after surgery. I was hesitant to do many things that I did before because of pain and weakness. I started physical therapy as soon as my surgeons okay’d it. It was slow going at first, but with the help and encouragement of the staff at APT, I was able to increase movement and my range of motion has improved a great deal. I am very grateful for their professional help at APT.” - D.P. This is the best place to come to! Before therapy, I was in a lot of pain with movement in my left shoulder (had a frozen shoulder). My sister-in-law is a massage therapist and she suggested that I would see my doctor and he set up an appointment with a specialist in Wichita and she set up an appointment here with Advanced Physical Therapy. Since therapy, I’ve had better movement in my left shoulder and it has been better with each session. I’ve enjoyed the therapists and the others that work here. I will continue doing the stretches and home exercises that I was shown. This is the best place to come too– very friendly atmosphere. If I need therapy again– yes I will definitely come here!” - M.K.
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