Bullet Proofing Your Shoulders

Part - 2 Controlling the spine.

In any and just about every movement, your body will always… always take the path of least resistance. When you lift your arms up above your head for example, and your ribs flare to achieve that movement, then your body has likely compensated for that lack of range by extending excessively through your lumbar spine (lower back). This isn’t always a bad thing, movement after all is just movement, it’s neither good or bad. But when that movement begins to cause us pain or begins to limit us it’s important that we have a strategy! 

Controlling the spine is the foundation of movement at the shoulder but myself, like many have a back as stiff as a plank of wood. To provide a strong foundation for you shoulders we want your back to be able to flex, extend and rotate, but importantly we want that movement to occur from the thoracic spine (Your mid back). Without mobility at the mid back, your shoulder blade will not move effectively on the ribcage limiting the range of motion of your shoulder, this is especially important if you have had “frozen shoulder”, a “rotator cuff tear” or are recovering from a shoulder operation. If you, like myself and most of the population, are stiff through your mid back then give these exercises a try. 

These articles are,  as always, here to give you a nod in the right direction and to help you gain a further understanding of key parts of the body and how they function to keep you moving, and keep you strong. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, recovering from surgery or need a point in the right direction, my diary is open at Arch 33 South College Street Aberdeen and I would be more than happy to hear from you. 

Remember that these exercises are not a "one stop shop" and are for demonstration purposes only, always seek guidance from your healthcare provider before engaging in physical activity. With that in mind I understand that your rehabilitation needs are individual and your journey unique. Whether you're recovering from an injury, aiming for athletic excellence, or seeking overall well-being, Connor The Physio is well placed to meet your needs. 

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