Pickleball is becoming a popular sport among people of all ages. Injuries from pickleball are increasing, and shoulder pain is common from the sport. Injuries to the shoulder include rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, and bursitis. The stretches & exercises in this video can help strengthen, relieve pain, and loosen up the muscles around the shoulder and neck area.
Starting off with pendulums for Pickleball Shoulder Pain Relief can be a great way to relax the shoulder and improve motion. These can be done with circles, front to back, and side to side.
Next, table slides are a more active motion and stretch, but the arm is supported to help reduce pain while doing the movement.
A chest stretch is a great way to improve posture. When the shoulders roll forward from tight pec muscles, it can cause pain and impingement of the shoulder.
Finally, active assisted stretches with a stick are great for getting some more active movement, but still having some support against gravity to push motion without as much pain.
Sore shoulders are common when starting a new workout program or when exercising a little too hard. These stretches can help relax sore and tight shoulder muscles and provide pain relief.
Cervical spondylosis is a general term for the wear and tear of the spinal discs in the neck as we age. As the discs degenerate, signs of osteoarthritis develop. This can cause achiness and soreness as well as decreased motion in the neck.
Frozen shoulder, technically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint from adhesion build-up in the joint capsule. Stretches & exercises like these can help speed up the recovery time.
This real-time shoulder routine features easy stretches & exercises that can help strengthen the shoulders & relieve pain. It can also help decrease shoulder tightness and improve overall shoulder flexibility.
Neck pain is one of the most common sleeping pains, but finding a comfortable sleeping position that won’t strain your neck can be tough. Here are some tips to help get your neck in the best position for sleeping.
Doctor Jo shows some simple stretches for neck pain. Remember to be very careful with neck stretching exercises, and make sure you have a proper diagnosis from your doctor.
My favorite exercise for Neck Pain Relief is a chin tuck. It’s great for the neck and shoulder, it can help relieve headaches, and it can also help correct posture.
The number one myth about shoulder arthritis is the belief that exercise makes the condition worse. However, research has shown that regular exercise can significantly alleviate shoulder arthritis pain and enhance overall joint function.
