Shoulder Stretch – Pushing the Arm
This exercise is great for relaxing the shoulder muscles. It is pretty gentle but effective for improving mobility and reducing pain around the shoulder. 1. Stand upright next to a wall. 2. Let your arm hang straight down by your side. 3. Push your arm against the...Weekend Reads: March 2017. Frazzled Cafes, Ancient Londoners & Exercise for back pain
The last Sunday of March is upon us so it’s time for your latest edition of Weekend Reads. It is also Mother’s Day today so remember to make your mum a nice cup of tea 🙂 1. How stress affects your body. 2. Exercise is brilliant for back pain...What are the stages of Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen Shoulder is generally broken into 3 stages. These can vary a bit from person to person but most individuals will experience each stage in turn before they recover. Stage 1 This is the first stage of frozen shoulder and usually the most painful. It is also...Don’t sit like a shrimp
Do you look like a shrimp? Do you sit with your back bent and slouched forwards? Maybe you have good posture at work but collapse on to the sofa as soon as you get home. Or perhaps you spend your commute hunched forwards, staring down at your phone? Sitting...Stretch for Tight Shoulders – Shoulder Rotations
Here is a nice easy exercise to help loosen stiff shoulders. 1. Sit or stand with good posture. 2. Keep your hands by your sides. 3. Rotate your shoulders in a circle; up to your ears and back down again. 4. Repeat in the other direction. Repeat for 2 minutes....Weekend Reads: February 2017. Snail Venom, Knitting and Spring
One of the best things about February is that it’s so short, so your latest Weekend Reads is here already 🙂 I hope you all survived Storm Doris this week and are looking forward to pancake day on Tuesday. 1. I thought these Self Care for Spring ideas were really...It’s OK to be lazy in Winter
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how the seasons affect our health, wellbeing, energy levels and lifestyles. Most years I find the winter months a real struggle. The short, dark days, grey skies and never ending rain tend to leave me feeling exhausted....Advice for Frozen Shoulder Sufferers
We’ve already discussed what frozen shoulder is and how it can be treated. Today I’m going to share some tips and advice to reduce pain and hopefully speed up the healing process. Keep Moving Movement may feel uncomfortable but it’s really important...Stretch for Shoulder Pain – Shoulder Shrugs
This is a very gentle exercise, suitable for the early, painful stages of a shoulder problem. I often use it with my Frozen Shoulder patients but it’s useful for many other conditions. 1. Sit or stand with good posture. 2. Shrug your shoulders up towards...
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