Shoulder Exercises http://shoulderexercises.org Shoulder Exercises Wed, 16 May 2012 15:32:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Are Hindu push ups bad for your rotator cuff? http://shoulderexercises.org/2403/are-hindu-push-ups-bad-for-your-rotator-cuff/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2403/are-hindu-push-ups-bad-for-your-rotator-cuff/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:32:16 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2403/are-hindu-push-ups-bad-for-your-rotator-cuff/ I’ve heard different people say they are good and some say they are bad for your rotator cuff and I am trying to find out if they are good or bad for your rotator cuff. Thanks for all the info and also what exercises can you do to help strengthn and protect your rotator cuff from being damaged? Thanks for the info!

The HIndu pushup is supposed to be one of the best exercises for strengthening the shoulders without causing injury. However, it is essential that your form be correct. Check here.

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Furey1.html

http://www.cbass.com/Furey.htm

The key to protecting your rotator cuff from injury is to do shoulder exercises using light weights. The mistake people make is trying to use weights that are too heavy. The muscles being exercised in this case are actually quite small and so do not need heavy weights. Check here.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/257669-best-treatment-for-rotator-cuff-injury/

]]> http://shoulderexercises.org/2403/are-hindu-push-ups-bad-for-your-rotator-cuff/feed/ 1 what are some good lower back exercises? http://shoulderexercises.org/2402/what-are-some-good-lower-back-exercises-2/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2402/what-are-some-good-lower-back-exercises-2/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:32:09 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2402/what-are-some-good-lower-back-exercises-2/ i have low back pain and i want to increase the muscle strength in my lower back and my abs what are some good workouts for the lower back
i want a workout that wont hurt my back further which is why im not doing deadlifts because i really dont want to hurt my back more

Deadlifts!

]]> http://shoulderexercises.org/2402/what-are-some-good-lower-back-exercises-2/feed/ 1 Frozen shoulder pain? http://shoulderexercises.org/2401/frozen-shoulder-pain-3/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2401/frozen-shoulder-pain-3/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:32:01 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2401/frozen-shoulder-pain-3/ My mom has had a really hard time moving her left shoulder … it happened all of a sudden and she’s been to several doctors and all of them told her it’s a frozen shoulder.. and they told her the treatment is either cortisone injection or a surgery where she gets fully sedated and her shoulder is then moved around …. but she went with cortisone injection with the condition she do some little exercises and take some medications.

But that was about 4 or 5 days ago and so far it’s not getting any better .. as far as I know cortisone should have made her feel it’s alright already, but she has a hard time moving it..

She said it’s better now … but still she can’t really do anything with her left hand because her shoulder pain makes it impossible.

The doctor said before she took the cortisone injections that if this doesn’t work (cortisone) he’ll give her gel injections …

Is my mom’s shoulder okay ? is there something wrong that made her unable to respond to cortisone alright ?

Please help, I’m really worried about her.

Thank you.
My mom did actually take physical therapy and some stupid doctor told her she should go with electric therapy which made it even worse.. she’s currently doing minor exercises though after taking the cortisone injection.. and before that she was doing physical therapy and she was told that when it heals it will only be 80% functional.
And she’s also taking medications now .. some minor pain killers and so on..

First, to increase the motion in the joint
Second, to minimize the loss of muscle on the affected arm (muscle atrophy)
The importance of stretching and exercises cannot be overemphasized as these are the key to successful frozen shoulder treatment. Patients cannot expect to have successful frozen shoulder treatment if they perform exercises only when working with a therapist. These exercises and stretches must be performed several times daily.

Moist Heat
Applications of moist heat to the shoulder can help to loosen the joint and provide relief of pain. Patients can apply moist heat to the shoulder, then perform their stretching exercises–this should be done at least three times daily. Moist heat can be applied by using a hot-soaked washcloth on the joint for 10 minutes before stretching.

Physical Therapy
Physical therapists can help a patient develop a stretching and exercise program, and also incorporate ultrasound, ice, heat, and other modalities into the rehabilitation for frozen shoulder. As said previously, it is important that patients perform their stretches and exercise several times daily–not only when working with the therapist.

Anti-inflammatory Medications
Anti-inflammatory medications have not been shown to significantly alter the course of a frozen shoulder, but these medications can be helpful in offering relief from the painful symptoms.

Cortisone Injections
Cortisone injections are also commonly used to decrease the inflammation in the frozen shoulder joint. It is unclear the extent of the benefit of a cortisone injection, but it can help to decrease pain, and in turn allow for more stretching and physical therapy. What is known, is the cortisone is only effective when used in conjunction with physical therapy for the management of a frozen shoulder.

]]> http://shoulderexercises.org/2401/frozen-shoulder-pain-3/feed/ 4 Are there any exercises to bring my shoulder back up? http://shoulderexercises.org/2400/are-there-any-exercises-to-bring-my-shoulder-back-up/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2400/are-there-any-exercises-to-bring-my-shoulder-back-up/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:53 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2400/are-there-any-exercises-to-bring-my-shoulder-back-up/ I used to carry my backpack over one shoulder; I didn’t really think it was a big deal. Now I carry it over both because one, it’s heavy, and two, I read that it is very bad for you to carry it with only one. The shoulder that I always used to carry it on is now just a little lower than the other shoulder. I don’t believe that it is highly noticeable, but I would like to fix it if possible. Are there any exercises for this? Thanks

Check here for shoulder exercises that might help.

http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/shoulder

http://www.ehow.com/video_4400192_introduction-shoulder-muscle-physical-therapy.html

http://physicaltherapy.about.com/b/2008/02/03/the-shoulder-anatomy-injuries-and-exercises.htm

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/shoulder-exercises-for-physical-therapy.html

http://www.shoulderpainsolutions.com/treatmentoptions/physicaltherapy

]]> http://shoulderexercises.org/2400/are-there-any-exercises-to-bring-my-shoulder-back-up/feed/ 2 Deltoid interior and exterior exercises? http://shoulderexercises.org/2399/deltoid-interior-and-exterior-exercises/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2399/deltoid-interior-and-exterior-exercises/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:44 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2399/deltoid-interior-and-exterior-exercises/ I have dumbbells and i also occasionally go to the gym

Not sure what you mean by interior/exterior. I believe you are referring to the front/anterior and the rear/posterior deltoid muscles.

Start with military press and work into doing some lateral and front raises.

]]> http://shoulderexercises.org/2399/deltoid-interior-and-exterior-exercises/feed/ 1 What type of rotator cuff shoulder injury would cause pain with external rotation exercises? http://shoulderexercises.org/2364/what-type-of-rotator-cuff-shoulder-injury-would-cause-pain-with-external-rotation-exercises/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2364/what-type-of-rotator-cuff-shoulder-injury-would-cause-pain-with-external-rotation-exercises/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:00:58 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2364/what-type-of-rotator-cuff-shoulder-injury-would-cause-pain-with-external-rotation-exercises/ I have a few different soft tissue tears in each of my shoulders, despite my young age. I have had an MRI done and have a tear in the supraspinatus tendon and possibly a labral tear, I know these are noted as "types". Does anyone know which type of tear or shoulder injury would result in pain during external rotation exercises? I can do internal rotation exercise reps with no pain using a theraband, but when I try to do so with the internal rotators, it’s painful, even using the band with the least resistance, this doesn’t appear to change despite several months. Which tear is responsible for this and should I stop if it hurts? My fear is that if I don’t strengthen it, it will get weak and that is also a negative thing. Any way to safely exercise this or anything I should do to help ease the pain? Anyone who has any tips on how to sleep if you have a two rotator cuff injuries on each shoulder, please let me know, I haven’t found a position yet that seems to work – and I have tried sleeping on my back, sleeping somewhat elevated, etc… Thanks!

Hello Zoe,
I don’t know which "type" of tear would result in your specific problem, but I do know from your description you need to back off on the exercises you are doing that makes the pain worse. In general, if what you are doing causes further pain, that means you might be making the injury worse. You need to get with a good orthopedic doctor/surgeon to learn what will make this better. Do NOT try to just mask the pain with pain meds. You need to address the root cause of the pain. I have witnessed a rotator cuff surgery. It was fascinating. I do not know if you need this, but making the injury worse by continually irritating it is not the answer.

]]> http://shoulderexercises.org/2364/what-type-of-rotator-cuff-shoulder-injury-would-cause-pain-with-external-rotation-exercises/feed/ 1 What are some exercises for the lower back and wrists? http://shoulderexercises.org/2363/what-are-some-exercises-for-the-lower-back-and-wrists/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2363/what-are-some-exercises-for-the-lower-back-and-wrists/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:00:46 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2363/what-are-some-exercises-for-the-lower-back-and-wrists/ What are some exercises for the lower back and wrists please?

Wrist exercises:
-take your arm and point it straight. then take your palm and with the inside of your wrist facing up, keep your fingers together and push your fingers/palms toward the front of your wrist.
-push ups

Lower back exercises:
-keeping your butt and hips on the floor, bend your knees as if you were doing a curl up, and lower your legs (together) towards one side and then the other. repeat this 20 times.

]]> http://shoulderexercises.org/2363/what-are-some-exercises-for-the-lower-back-and-wrists/feed/ 1 Frozen Shoulder pain? http://shoulderexercises.org/2362/frozen-shoulder-pain-2/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2362/frozen-shoulder-pain-2/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:00:41 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2362/frozen-shoulder-pain-2/ My mom has had a really hard time moving her left shoulder … it happened all of a sudden and she’s been to several doctors and all of them told her it’s a frozen shoulder.. and they told her the treatment is either cortisone injection or a surgery where she gets fully sedated and her shoulder is then moved around …. but she went with cortisone injection with the condition she do some little exercises and take some medications.

But that was about 4 or 5 days ago and so far it’s not getting any better .. as far as I know cortisone should have made her feel it’s alright already, but she has a hard time moving it..

She said it’s better now … but still she can’t really do anything with her left hand because her shoulder pain makes it impossible.

The doctor said before she took the cortisone injections that if this doesn’t work (cortisone) he’ll give her gel injections …

Is my mom’s shoulder okay ? is there something wrong that made her unable to respond to cortisone alright ?

Please help, I’m really worried about her.

Thank you.
My mom did actually take physical therapy and some stupid doctor told her she should go with electric therapy which made it even worse.. she’s currently doing minor exercises though after taking the cortisone injection.. and before that she was doing physical therapy and she was told that when it heals it will only be 80% functional.
And she’s also taking medications now .. some minor pain killers and so on..
She doesn’t want to go with the surgery because of the fully sedation part..
and she’s gone to 6 doctors in less than a month :S and they’ve all diagnosed her with a frozen shoulder.

I’ll be honest. If it is a true frozen shoulder get the sedated procedure and then do aggressive physical therapy afterwards. You can spend an entire year and thousands of dollars doing PT with minimal results. And do it soon because with every day your mother is developing disuse atrophy which could be difficult to reverse.

However, a true frozen shoulder is often a metabolic problem. There has been some old injury there and its screwed up the nervous system. Its causing lack of blood flow and contracture. I treat all my patients with frozen shoulder using acupuncture first as it is the most gentle and works the best.

You should also know that I have seen several diagnosed frozen shoulders that weren’t at all and they were torn rotator cuff muscles.

I hope this gives you something to think about.

Dr. Shane Conrad DC, CCSP, CSCS
Doctor of Chiropractic

http://cochiro.com

]]> http://shoulderexercises.org/2362/frozen-shoulder-pain-2/feed/ 2 Weight training shoulder exercises and chest exercses? http://shoulderexercises.org/2361/weight-training-shoulder-exercises-and-chest-exercses/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2361/weight-training-shoulder-exercises-and-chest-exercses/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:00:36 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2361/weight-training-shoulder-exercises-and-chest-exercses/ Is it bad for me to work on my shoulders one day and then work on my chest the next day by chest flys and pushups which also use the shoulder? Should I wait a day or two until my shoulder muscles are repaired.

Have your shoulder be at least 2 days apart from chest days, and vice verse. The shoulders are not a large muscle group. It is just three very small muscles put together that combine and make the shoulders. Very easy to over train, and the more your shoulders are worked, the more damage you potentially give to your shoulder joints.

]]> http://shoulderexercises.org/2361/weight-training-shoulder-exercises-and-chest-exercses/feed/ 1 Rotator Cuff Muscles and Shoulder Pain – Exercises For Joint Injury Treatment Anatomy http://shoulderexercises.org/2360/rotator-cuff-muscles-and-shoulder-pain-exercises-for-joint-injury-treatment-anatomy/ http://shoulderexercises.org/2360/rotator-cuff-muscles-and-shoulder-pain-exercises-for-joint-injury-treatment-anatomy/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:45:19 +0000 Andrew http://shoulderexercises.org/2360/rotator-cuff-muscles-and-shoulder-pain-exercises-for-joint-injury-treatment-anatomy/ http://www.facebook.com/strengthproject
Shoulder injury is no joke! The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that stabilize the shoulder.

The rotator cuff helps stabilize shoulder movements and maintain the glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint) stability

The rotator cuff also helps hold the ball of your upper arm bone firmly in your shoulder socket

The average person often neglects these muscles.

Who’s at risk for rotator cuff injuries?

Just about anyone. You can get injured by falling, lifting, or arm activities such as throwing. If your older, you have to be more careful.

Athletes, people who work construction, and people with weak shoulders should definitely incorporate rotator cuff exercise

How is it injured?

A rotator cuff injury is caused by any type of irritation or damage to your rotator cuff muscles or tendons.

Some of the problems can be caused by tendinitis, bursitis, strain, or a wear and tear injury.

Poor posture, lifting, pulling, falling and repetitive stress are some of the causes of rotator cuff problems.

Shoulder pain, weakness and loss of range of motion are symptoms of rotator cuff injury

If you have rotator cuff problems, rest and apply ice! See a doctor if its hurting and it doesn’t get better. Avoid movements that cause pain.

Strengthening ,prevention and recovery:

We should aim to prevent from rotator cuff injuries even happening. The way we do that is by strengthening the rotator cuff. For those that have injured their rotator cuff, therapy will often resolve it. However, in the case of tears, sometimes it wont heal on its own and you might need surgery! :/

Thats why I strongly recommend, if its bad, see a doctor!

When doing rotator cuff exercises, make sure the movements are slow and controlled and remember not to go to heavy. If you feel pain, go lighter, slower, or stop as you maybe need to recover. You want to make sure you can train in a pain-free range of motion.

To strengthen them, you can use resistance bands, tubes and weights.

We’ll be going over various exercise specifically designed to target the rotator cuff

Stay in tune in this series for the rotator cuff strengthening exercises

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