Shoulder pain: the most common missing link to your recovery
Many people spend their working days sitting at a desk or using or carrying tools or equipment. Many also spend their leisure time on a computer, watching TV or looking at a smartphone or tablet. What is the common factor here which contributes to a large percentage of shoulder problems seen in our clinic? Take a look at the picture below:
The anteriorly tilted and abducted shoulder-blade
How do you fix it?
Building strength/endurance
The Y-Hold exercise is very effective at activating and strengthening the lower trapezius, an important muscle involved in achieving and maintaining correct shoulder posture. See the pictures and steps below on how to perform this exercise correctly. The arms should only be lifted to a point where control is maintained, muscle activation is felt between the shoulder-blades and not at the front of the shoulder.
What other common problems can cause or increase the risk of developing shoulder pain and should be considered?
What can these problems lead to in an active/sporting population if left unaddressed?
If you are having shoulder problems, it is important to get the above problems seen to in order to avoid potential injury. A great place to start is ensuring you have good shoulder-blade posture when exercising your upper body and implementing the Y-hold into your program to build strength and endurance in the all-important lower traps!
