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Shoulder Strain
Shoulder Strains occur frequently and can be treated in a number of ways. A shoulder strain is a very small tearing of the shoulder tendons or cartilage.
Because most people are right-hand dominated it is the left shoulder that most often is strained because it gets used less.
Shoulder Strain Prevention
The best way to prevent shoulder strain and rehabilitate your shoulder is to warm up before engaging in repetitive or strenuous activity. For those that are interested in Yoga or Tai Chi, both of these activities will keep your joints and muscles limber, usable, and have been proven to reduce stress and pain.
There are a couple of simple stretches one can do at their desk before work. With all stretches, use them for both sides, even if you’ve only injured one.
Shoulder Strain Pain Relief
The best way to get rid of the pain is to apply alternating heat and ice, gentle mobility, and finally shoulder strengthening and stretching exercises.
Shoulder Strain Exercises
1) Cross your arm across your chest. Grasp your elbow and pull towards the opposite side. You should feel your shoulder muscles stretching along the outside of the shoulder.
2) Make a 90 degree angle with your arm where your fingers are pointing up. Grasp your elbow and push it up towards the top your head. Try to get it as far up as possible.
3) Shrug your shoulders. Roll your shoulders back and then forward. For extra benefit and strengthening, use a small weight in your hand.
In addition to the warming up and stretching, change positions or take frequent breaks so that you are not repeating the same motion over and over again. If you take care of your left shoulder, it will take care of you.
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