REHAB SERIES The Shoulder - Level 1
Beginner
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15m
Discover effective exercises to help your shoulder recover from injuries or reduce soreness. Sore shoulders are extremely common, mainly because the shoulder joint is incredibly mobile. While this is great, it also makes the shoulder vulnerable to injuries.
Picture waking up one morning with a painful, barely movable shoulder after tweaking it the day before. It's excruciating! Your natural instinct may be to keep your arm still, fearing any movement will worsen the pain. However, keeping the shoulder joint in motion is highly beneficial unless a fracture or serious injury has not been ruled out. This prevents stiffness and prevents your neck from getting tired due to compensating.
Regardless of how sore your shoulder is, you can still join this workout and get back on track!
No warm-up is needed as these are rehab exercises that are ideally done in small chunks throughout the day. Think of it like a puppy who must go for regular walks. The shoulder prefers frequent but small bouts of movement rather than doing a long workout all at once.
I recommend you do this video 3-5 times daily during those first few weeks when your shoulder is causing you much pain. It sounds like a lot, but as you see, it only takes 5-10 minutes to complete!
Tools: a dowel/stick/cane/broom/shoe horn, stability ball, or any medium-sized ball, volleyball/soccer ball/kids’ ball, or just a towel, table, chair, optional: a small 1-3lb weight OR water bottle/can of soup"
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