by sarah | Jan 19, 2017
Frozen Shoulder (aka Adhesive Capsulitis) is a relatively common disorder of the shoulder, causing pain and loss of movement. What Causes Frozen Shoulder? The exact cause is unknown but frozen shoulder appears to be more common in the 50+ age group and in...
by sarah | Jan 12, 2017
This stretch is great for increasing the flexibility of your shoulders. I use it a lot with people recovering from frozen shoulder, but it can be useful in other cases too. It is best to avoid this one if your shoulder is painful. 1. Roll a large bath towel...
by sarah | Nov 10, 2016
Cross one arm in front of your body. Bend your other elbow around the first arm as shown above. Use your bent arm to pull your arm closer to your body. You should feel a stretch across the back of your shoulder as shown above. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3...
by sarah | Sep 30, 2016
1. Lie flat on your back, or if comfortable stand upright. 2. Hold a cane or broomstick in both hands. 3. Using your good arm to guide the bad arm gently lift the cane upwards, above your head (first image). 4. Slowly bring your arms back down (second image). 5....
by sarah | Sep 22, 2016
This exercise is great for many shoulder conditions and to relieve general stiffness in the area. 1. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. 2. Lean forwards from your waist. 3. Rest one arm on a chair, table or wall. 4. Allow your other arm to hang...