A while back, when I first started the TRX 40/40 challenge I noted, during the TRX atomic pushups, that my arms were wobbling too much. My shoulders have always been my Achilles’ heel. The weakness in my shoulders may explain why I have often had aches and pains when performing different exercises that emphasis the shoulders (shoulder press, lateral raises and bench press). I know that by strengthening my rotator… Read More »Shoulder stability training
The teres minor muscle is one of 4 muscles that make of the rotator cuff muscles. It aids in stabilizing the shoulder joint and externally rotating the shoulder outwards Often when this is a problem you will experience discomfort in the back of the shoulder. Reaching up and backwards can aggravate your symptoms. This muscle can be aggravated during a motor vehicle accident while holding onto the steering wheel. This… Read More »Self Myofascial Releases of the Teres Minor Muscle (rotator cuff)
To keep our joints healthy we need to move them, on a daily basis, throughout their full range of motion. Shoulder Circles Start this exercise with your palm facing your hip. By only moving the shoulder raise it up in front and overhead.There will come a point where you can’t move any further. Rotate the palm to the out side and continue to rotate backwards. As you continue through the… Read More »Healthy shoulders with shoulder circles (CARs)
The shoulder blades or scapulae have muscles that extend to the neck, thoracic spine, ribs and shoulder. The shoulder blades, therefore, can influence these other regions. Having control/mobility over the scapula would thus be a potential area to work on if you are having problems in these other areas. I often have my athletes and my desk athlete’s perform scapular circles if they have any problems in these regions. They… Read More »Shoulder Blade Circles (CARs) for neck pain, back pain or shoulder pain
The clubbell mill is a more advanced exercise but it is my go to when I want to loosen up my shoulders
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common conditions affecting people of all ages. It’s also one of the leading causes of disability, keeping many people away from work and significantly burdening healthcare systems worldwide. Despite exercise therapy (ET) being one of the recommended treatments for chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP), the results are often limited, especially when using low or moderate-intensity exercise. However, recent research… Read More »Exercise Intensity Matters in Chronic Low Back Pain Rehabilitation
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The mid back is often a problem that I see when treating my athletes. Living in a forward slouched posture leads to the spine rounding forward. This problem can often be seen in those with neck pain and shoulder pain. If you are dealing with pain in between the shoulder blades, shoulders or neck this might be something I would give to you to perform.
I’ve mentioned the Pallof press before in a blog post a couple if years ago. Here is the half kneeling pallof press. Just like the pallof press, the half kneeling pallof press is an anti rotation exercise but it can also be an exercise that will help with improving your ability to extend your hip. If you narrow your support be bringing your front foot in line with your knee that is… Read More »Half Kneeling Pallof Press for Hip Mobility/Rotary Stability
