| Our shoulders are the most complex joint in our bodies | | | | problems after reaching forty. Prevention is definitely |
| so it should come as no surprise that shoulder | | | | better than cure. |
| problems are one of our most common complaints. | | | | On the other hand, serious shoulder problems such as |
| With seventeen different muscles as well as the | | | | bursitis, a rotator cuff tear or shoulder tendonitis will all |
| bones, cartilage, bursa and tendons there are a | | | | need a more disciplined approach. Your body is |
| number of things that can go wrong, most of which will | | | | actually the best indicator of when you are ready to |
| respond well to exercise as long as it is done at the | | | | start shoulder therapy exercises. If you are |
| right time and in the right way. | | | | experiencing pain with certain movements, then steer |
| Our shoulders are the most complex joint in the body | | | | clear of them. You need to let your shoulder rest and |
| so it should come as no surprise that shoulder | | | | heal before starting any type of shoulder therapy and |
| problems are one of our most common complaints. | | | | this means proper rest. |
| With seventeen different muscles as well as the | | | | Avoid any movement that causes you pain as this is |
| bones, cartilage, bursa and tendons there are a | | | | usually an indicator that you are causing more damage. |
| number of things that can go wrong, most of which will | | | | Take a look at your daily routine and make some |
| respond well to exercise as long as it is done at the | | | | changes to avoid painful movements. Give up driving |
| right time and in the right way. | | | | for a while, change the way in which you work, get |
| So what is the best time to start shoulder therapy | | | | help from friends and family with some things. Rest |
| exercises? The honest and most irritating answer is | | | | your shoulder properly. |
| before we get an injury, but assuming that it is already | | | | At the same time, start to treat the inflammation and |
| too late for that, then the answer is really down to the | | | | pain.Take non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to |
| type of injury and the level of pain. | | | | bring down the inflammation. If that does not work |
| A mild shoulder problem may well go away on its own | | | | ask your doctor for a steroid injection. A lot of the |
| after a few days. Most of us have had a stiff shoulder | | | | pain of shoulder injuries is caused by inflammation. |
| at some point that has simply got better on its own. If | | | | Treat the inflammation and the pain will reduce. |
| the pain continues for more than two or three days or | | | | Your shoulder will tell you when it is safe to start |
| gets worse with time then you need to see your | | | | exercising. Listen to it and when you are ready, start |
| doctor. If you have suffered shoulder pain and been | | | | with gentle shoulder specific exercises, don't go to the |
| lucky enough for it to go on its own it might be a good | | | | gym and start working out. That will come in time. |
| idea to think about starting shoulder exercises to | | | | With proper rest and the right shoulder therapy |
| strengthen your shoulder and prevent another more | | | | exercises most shoulder problems can be sorted out |
| serious injury. As we get older our shoulders get | | | | quickly. |
| weaker which is why so many of us have shoulder | | | | |