| If you feel a certain restriction of motion on your | | | | with your arms slight above your head. Do this slowly |
| shoulder area, most likely, you have what is called a | | | | until you feel your feel a slight pull in your shoulders. |
| frozen shoulder syndrome. This is usually | | | | Perform 4 sets of 8 counts each. This is an effective |
| characterized by a sore and stiff shoulder condition | | | | exercise if you do this at least twice a day. A variation |
| that even a slight movement can bring about | | | | of this exercise is stretching under a door frame. |
| excruciating pain for you. | | | | Another time-tested exercise involves your biceps. |
| Due to age, people belonging to the above 40 age | | | | While standing and facing the wall, raise your arm and |
| range are more prone to this damaging condition | | | | let your palm lie flat on the wall. Ensure there is at least |
| primarily because of lack of exercise or limiting | | | | a 1-foot gap between you and the wall. With your |
| movements. Having thyroid or heart problems are also | | | | arms and elbows straight, turn your body to the left |
| a contributing factor for having frozen shoulder | | | | until you feel a slight stretch in your body and arms. |
| syndrome. Recently, studies have persistently | | | | Remain in this position for about 20 counts and slowly |
| connected Parkinson's disease as another cause of | | | | go back to your starting position. Do 5 sets of this |
| this syndrome. | | | | exercise before moving on to the next arm. Ideally, you |
| As with all diseases and illnesses, prevention is always | | | | should repeat this exercise twice a day. |
| better. To minimize the possibility of experiencing this | | | | Ensure to include this in your weekly exercise routine |
| painful syndrome, following are some simple exercises | | | | and soon after, you'll notice a big difference in your |
| that you can do several times a week. | | | | shoulder movements. |
| While standing upright in front of a wall, lean forward | | | | |