4 tips for healthy shoulders!
Ariel Hovland, PT, DPT, CSCS
Building and maintaining healthy shoulders doesn’t need to be complicated. In addition to performing our shoulder mobility and stability, here’s a few of our other top favorite tips for healthy shoulders!
Always warm up properly before you work out. This should include at least 5 minutes of increasing (think walking, biking, or the rower), followed by a dynamic warmup. Pro tip: use our three band exercises from the shoulder saver as your warmup for the gym!
2. Adjust your posture. Forward shoulders and a rounded upper back from sitting at a desk all day promote poor mechanics in the scapula. Think about keeping your computer at eye level, and shoulders in a neutral position when seated at your desk!
3. Avoid carrying a heavy bag on one shoulder. Over time, carrying your bag over the same shoulder can cause an increase in stress to the joint and surrounding structures. Switch shoulders regularly, or opt for a backpack instead.
4. Get bodywork maintenance services done regularly! Our favorite shoulder treatment at FIXXED is dry needling! We recommend having dry needling done once a month to minimize shoulder pain, or more frequently if you have a current injury.
If you’re currently dealing with a shoulder injury, click the link below to be evaluated by one of our physical therapists or athletic trainers!
Fixxed is a first of its kind recovery studio offering bodywork techniques to help you move and feel your best. We offer quick and effective hands-on services in a one on one setting performed by a licensed physical therapist or athletic trainer. Click HERE to book a free consultation with FIXXED!
