2 Million People See Their Doctor For THIS
Relief For Common Shoulder Issue
Did you know your shoulder joint is the most complicated joint in your body? 😳
There’s no other joint like it.
Its unique design gives you incredible range of motion.
But it also creates multiple points of vulnerability.
That’s why rotator cuff tears are such a common issue in adults, causing pain and limiting everyday activities like combing your hair or getting dressed.
In fact, nearly 2 million people in the U.S. see their doctor each year for rotator cuff tears!
The good news is that nonsurgical treatment helps 80-85% of people with rotator cuff tears to reduce pain and improve shoulder function, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Recommended nonsurgical treatment options for relieving pain and preventing further injury include strengthening the muscles that support your shoulder!
JUST ONE THING
To protect your shoulder joint, relieve pain, and avoid shoulder injuries and frozen shoulder, you need to build a strong & healthy rotator cuff.
Your JUST ONE THING to Avoid Shoulder Injuries:
Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff
T’s, Y’s, and W’s aren’t just letters of the alphabet.They are easy, equipment-free exercises to help you strengthen your rotator cuff and posture muscles!
T’s, Y’s & W’s:
- T’s - Get into a bent over position with a neutral spine. Squeeze shoulder blades back, pull both arms behind you with your thumbs pointing back, making the shape of a T. Avoid shrugging your shoulders!
- Y’s - Bring both arms forward at an angle, creating a Y shape.
- W’s - Thumbs still pointing back, pull your arms back in the shape of a W. Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades.
Extra Tip:
Do 8-12 reps per move. If being in the bent-over position is challenging, you can place one hand on a chair and do the T’s, Y’s and W’s with one arm at a time.
Did You Know...
- The way your shoulder blade moves determines how well your entire shoulder joint will move. If your shoulder blade muscles are weak and it has poor movement, you’re far more likely to experience rotator cuff issues.
- The muscles of your rotator cuff are VERY small, which is why using very small weights or simply the weight of your own arm is often enough to make them stronger.
- Adding rotator cuff exercises into your warm-up is an excellent way to prime your shoulders for the workout ahead and reduce the risk of injuries.
Until next week... Be strong
