HEALTH & FITNESS The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Shoulders Feeling Weak At The Desk?”
4 BASIC SHOULDER TESTS
Think this might be you? Here are 4 BASIC TESTS to try at the end of the day! STARTING POSITION: Sit at your workstation, your home computer, or the dinner table in your normal posture: 1. Try to raise both arms up in front and continue overhead without moving your spine. If you can’t get full shoulder motion or have pain, you probably end up slouched without realizing it. 2. Try to roll your shoulders down and back without moving your spine. If you feel this is difficult to do, your muscles are probably keeping your shoulders elevated. 3. Raise your arms up and out to the side like a “jumping jack” without moving your spine. If you have pain, you probably end up slouched without realizing it. 4. Try to klasp your hands behind your back. Now raise your arms up behind you. If you are unable to raise them very far, you have limited shoulder, spine, or chest mobility. NOW REPEAT THE TESTS while siting up straight and allow the spine to move. Compare the difference in your shoulder motions or pain. If you suffer from neck pain, headaches or shoulder pain, don’t let it linger on and cause more damage. Call us today to speak with a physical therapist, or come on in for a free consultation. (316) 283-7187
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