Shoulder Strength: Use It Or Lose It!
You can certainly ease problems associated with shoulder injury through medical attention and physical therapy. However, protecting your shoulders in the first place is always the best strategy. Make sure your posture is the best it can be at all times, whether it’s while you’re relaxing in your favorite chair, standing in line, hitting the gym, or working long hours at your desk. Think“upandback,”because lettingtheweightofyourheadandtrunk rest forward puts pressure in all the wrong places, including your shoulders. Positioning yourself before sleep is also crucial; resting on your favorite side when the weight is on your shoulder can definitely create shoulder impingement over time. Avoid any positions where your arm is over your head while sleeping. You’ll additionally reduce wear and tear on your shoulders by being more mindful of how you use them. Does your job or sport absolutely require repetitive lifting, reaching or swinging? If so, it’s helpful to get coaching from a physical therapist—or even an actual coach—about how to reduce the strain on your shoulders by shifting your positioning and using correct technique. Alongwithplacingyourbodymoreefficiently toperform tasks, it’salso
helpfultostrengthenyourshouldermusclesfor lightbut frequentdaily choresaswellasstrenuous,repetitivemotions.Trytodoacombination of some basic exercises a few times a week, in order to strengthen a range of muscles, including those in your rotator cuff region. Doingwallpush-ups—essentiallyastandingpush-up inwhichyou“lift off” fromthewallratherthanthefloor—isoneclassicoption.Secondly, considerbuyingresistancebands,whichare inexpensiveandportable. Attach them to a doorknob and pull them toward you, holding for a few seconds with each repetition. Do these reps in groups of five, two or three times a day. Lastly,don’tforgetthatclassic“chairpush-ups,” inwhichyourarmsdo the work of lifting off the chair, are great for toning shoulder muscles. If you have questions about an aching shoulder or wondering if you are setting yourself up for injury, give us a call to speak with one of our physical therapists today. Your shoulders will be happy you did! Are you letting your pain hold you back? Call Clinton County Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!
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