Category: Neck and Shoulder Conditions
Tightness of neck muscles is prevalent, owing to bad posture. It is also one of the significant causes of neck tension, stiffness, and pain in the neck. Prevention of tight neck muscles- Ensure good workstation ergonomics- The laptop screen should be at eye level. Keep your forearms supported while typing.Do not carry heavy purses on … Continue reading Tight Neck Muscles
Shoulder pain keeps many people awake at night and makes it difficult for them to sleep. Common causes of shoulder pain at night are- Poor postureShoulder ImpingementTendinitisSubacromial bursitisOverexertion or overtired shoulder due to repetitive use.Arthritis of shoulder joint.Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis. Shoulder pain at night occurs along with the stiffness and restrictions in shoulder … Continue reading Shoulder Pain While Sleeping Explained
Pain in the neck and shoulder is encountered by everyone at some stage of their life. This pain can be mild or sharp, shooting pain. It may be accompanied by tingling or numbness in the arms. More commonly, it is caused by soft tissue injuries of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the neck and … Continue reading 6 Exercises For Neck And Shoulder Pain
Supraspinatus is one of the muscles of the rotator cuff. It is a major stablizer of the shoulder joint. It also counteracts the gravitational force pulling the upper limb downward by its weight. It acts as a primary muscle responsible for the initiation of arm lift sideways. Supraspinatus Tendinitis is usually caused by impingement of … Continue reading 4 Best Exercises For Supraspinatus Tendinitis
A Rotator cuff is a group of muscles running from shoulder blade to upper part of the upperarm bone. These muscles play a crucial role in the stabilization of the shoulder joint and mobility of the shoulder. Rotator cuff pain occurs when the rotator cuff tendons get impinged under the shoulder joint or get strained … Continue reading 6 Easy Stretches For Rotator Cuff
Stiff neck can result from injury to the muscle or ligament around the neck. Neck stretches help in reducing tension in the neck muscles and in decreasing neck pain. These stretches also improve the flexibility of the neck musculature and improve neck posture. Chin to Chest-Bend your neck forward to bring your chin to your … Continue reading 7 Best Stretches For Stiff Neck
Strong shoulders are crucial in carrying out everyday functional tasks. Whether we are pulling, pushing, or lifting overhead, shoulder muscles come into play. Exercises meant to target shoulder muscles specifically help in strengthening shoulder muscles and improving posture. Strong shoulders also ease out overhead movements. The shoulder joint is very mobile and unstable and is … Continue reading 7 Exercises For Strong Shoulders
Neck pain is quite prevalent. It is commonly caused by poor posture like forward-head and rounded shoulders, which increases stress on the neck, and leads to chronic or recurrent neck pain. The good news is that you can make your neck flexible and stronger, which in turn will help you to prevent neck pain and … Continue reading 6 Best Neck Stretches For Pain Relief
The levator scapulae is a muscle of the upper neck and back. It extends from just below the head to attach to the scapula, a triangular bone in the upper back. Levator Scapulae are twin muscles running on either side of the neck. The function of levator scapulae is to elevate and retract the scapula, … Continue reading Levator Scapulae Pain
The rotator cuff consists of a group of four muscles that surround the shoulder joint, and are responsible for rotating and lifting the arm. These muscles originate in the shoulder blade or scapula and attach to the head of the humerus, and play a critical role in stabilizing the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff pain … Continue reading 7 Best Rotator Cuff Pain Stretches
