With shoulder pain it is always a good thing to be aware. Aware of your own body that is. We do and take things for granted without any real thought to what we are doing or how we are doing it.
For instance, how are you reading this? Is your posture upright or is your shoulders just a ‘little’ bit slouched – and we are all guilty of this at times. When we become aware we can do something about it. With just a few simple exercises taking just a few minutes will bring great benefits.
Most of us are right handed, so there will always be a ‘dominant’ side making that side work more. The same applies if you are left handed that will be your dominant side. So before we start we already have an imbalance going on that needs attention. This will help you to lose your shoulder pain.
Some simple stretches while you are sat on your chair or by walking around in your room/office to what you can do to avoid the build up of tension.
While sat on your chair try this. Take your folded arms over your head, and see how far you can take them without strain. If you would like to go a little deeper then place your shoulder blades over the chair back and do the same using your breath, take care that the chair is secure and that you do not work too strong.
Those who are sat at computers or desks etc can be more prone to neck and shoulder issues so one needs to be a little bit more aware and reduce shoulder pain.
Another little one for you.
Find a surface which is a similar height as your hip. Place both hands with fingers sleighed at shoulder width apart on the desk.
Begin to walk backwards so your feet are under your hips and hip width apart with toes slightly turned in.
Breathe in, and as you exhale pull the knee caps up, turn the legs in (without moving the feet) lock the arms, rotate and turn the shoulders back and down, push the palms well into the desk with the thumb and index finger pushing down the stronger. (If your shoulder pain is too great then you are working too hard so be gentle on yourself).
You Are now in an ’L’ shape. Your aim is to lengthen the spine with the hands grounded well into the desk surface with the hips going away from you. When you hade a few deep breaths, bend the knees when you come up and release.
Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher, dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain.
