Keep your Head Up for Shoulder Relief
People that walk along the pavement looking at the ground eventually get a rounded back and shoulder pain. When the chin drops forwards, the back rounds and the shoulders fall forwards. We call this scapular protraction, and it’s a postural “no-no”.
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Using an Ergonomic Mouse for Shoulder Pain Relief
I often recommend the vertical mouse which means your forearm is not fully rotated to click the mouse button. You are probably asking, “what has this to do with my shoulder?”. Well the shoulder orientates the arm which orientates the forearm and wrist. Using an ergonomically friendly mouse takes loads of tension out of the arm and shoulder muscles.
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Using Shoulder Supports
Shoulder supports are great when you are playing sport. For example, they are very useful for impact sports such as rugby and American football.
Shoulder supports help to limit movement at the joint, and hence stabilise it. This helps to protect the joint from adverse movements. Shoulder supports also help to protect the joint from impact.
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Keep the mouse and keyboard within easy reach. Do not overstretch your arms. Keep your arms at a right angle to the shoulders and body.
You would be surprised how many people have an incorrect shoulder position because their keyboard and mouse are incorrectly placed. And being in this position for 8 or more hours per day is a real killer for the wrists, forearms, elbows and shoulders.
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Stop lifting your arm to the side to Stop Shoulder Pain
Lifting your arm to the side causes pinching of the rotator cuff tendon. This tendon really hates it when you lift your arm to the side because it gets trapped underneath the joint in the shoulder called the acromioclavicular joint. You will likely get that catching pain when lifting your arm to the side… this is your body telling you to stop!
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Acupuncture is a Chinese system of medicine which focuses on improving the flow of energy (Qi) in the body. It helps unblock the meridians and hence balances the body’s yin and yang. Acupuncture has been around for 3000 years, and is used by millions of people over the world.
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Use the shoulder within its comfortable range to aid recovery. When you have a shoulder problem, if you rest completely, the shoulder can stiffen up significantly.
Do not go outside of your comfort zone when using the arm. If you need to reach above your head, make sure you find a comfortable route to take the arm. Don’t put the shoulder through the pain barrier.
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Don’t Sleep With Your Arms Above Your Head if you Suffer Shoulder Pain
One more sleeping position tip, never ever sleep with your arms above your head if you have a shoulder problem. The reason is you could end up not being able to move your shoulder/arm in the morning. Not only that, but it can also pinch the nerve in the shoulder which causes your arm to go numb and it also reduces the blood supply. You need the blood to the damaged area to help it heal, so restricting blood supply is not a good idea.
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Yes if you have shoulder pain, sleeping is going to be pretty uncomfortable. Dozens of people see me and they all ask the same question… Tim, how can I sleep more comfortably?
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Did you know osteopaths treat shoulder pain? If you didn’t, call up your local osteopath and find out! I work as an osteopath in London, and I see over 80 patients per week who want osteopathic treatment. Osteopathy is an amazing system of medical manipulation and adjustment which eases pain, corrects posture, and improves function of the joints.
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Don't Let Your Computer Cause Shoulder Pain
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If you are a shoulder pain sufferer, do you also slouch over a computer? If the answer is yes, you are almost certainly aggravating your own shoulder pain! Being slouched over a computer rolls the shoulders inwards, and shortens the pectoral muscles (chest muscles). This puts the rotator cuff muscles at a mechanically disadvantaged position which weakens them, and leaves them prone to injury.
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I see many people who abuse their shoulder. They get shoulder pain, and then keep on beating it up! The number of tennis players, golfers, and baseball players who I see that get shoulder pain, and then keep playing the sport which is giving them pain.
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Keep your shoulder as mobile as possible. Most shoulder pain occurs when the shoulder becomes stiff and restricted. Having good shoulder mobility is really important to stop the dreaded onset of frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder is basically when the capsule of the shoulder joint adheses, and quite literally freezes! When this happens, without treatment you can expect between 18 months and 27 months of moderate to severe pain in the shoulder.
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Every day in my clinic I deal with shoulder pain sufferers, and what I realise is that sound advice can make a massive difference.
I have written a report so you can start right away, at no cost to yourself, to begin healing your shoulder pain. If you use the information in the report then within 15 minutes you can start to improve your mobility, and feel less pain.
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Shoulder Pain Warning Signs
There are some “red flags” associated with shoulder pain which may indicate a warning sign of more serious pathology or disease. If you find that any of these red flags is true for you, check your shoulder pain with your doctor, physiotherapist or osteopath before commencing any exercise program.
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What are the Causes of Shoulder Pain?
It is vital to accurately diagnose the pain so the shoulder can be rehabilitated and treated as soon as possible. Click on the link below for information about some of the more common causes of shoulder pain and a short explanation of each cause.
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Welcome to Monday Morning Tip of The Week.
Today I'm going to talk about ice. Yes that's right, ice.
Using ice can work wonders for many shoulder problems. This really can make a significant difference in your rehabilitation. It numbs the pain, reduces swelling and inflammation, and aids in the healing process. The application should be intermittent and not continuous. Ice should be applied immediately after any aggravating activities if you already have impingement. You can use a cold pack, ice bag or frozen peas wrapped in a towel. You should use the ice for 5 minutes at a time, five times per day. Position the ice bag on the front and tip of the shoulder.
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Shoulder Pain Tips
Getting the right start is really important to everything we do in life.
This is certainly true of making improvements to your health. So to get you off to a great start each week I am going to to publish a valuable tip to help you overcome shoulder pain and keep your shoulder healthy and pain free.
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