It's funny how you don't notice a certain part of your body until it starts giving you problems. Imagine this, you use your arms every day, and connected to your arm is your shoulder, which mostly moves with your arm.
Now suddenly, somewhere along the line, he injured his shoulder. You're not sure when or why, but something is different. Nervous pain grates on your nerves 'and' you can barely lift your fork to take a bite of your dinner.
Does this sound familiar?
We only notice the fact that we cannot be without the functionality of a certain part of our body when this part of our body starts to function.
When it comes to shoulder problems, many people will tell you about the pain and suffering that a shoulder problem has caused them. According to research, shoulder problems appear to be common in the general population, with up to 47% of adults complaining about their shoulders.
Before going into surgery, many will go to physical therapists to help with the problem. Effective methods used to relieve shoulder pain include anti-inflammatory or pain relievers, and cortisone injections, and of course, physical therapy is also popular.
One of the very popular ways to treat shoulder pain is a therapeutic exercise. In contrast, shoulder pain can be caused by an injury while working out at the gym.
Relatively normal activity for many people may be responsible for your shoulder problems or exacerbate an existing shoulder problem.
So some exercises are beneficial for the shoulder, but there are others that can put the shoulder at risk of injury and pain.
Here are four gym exercises to watch out for - they could be the cause of your shoulder problems:
1. Bench press: There may be a link between bench pressing and shoulder arthritis due to the fact that the shoulder is subjected to compression. Strictly speaking, the arm is a hinge joint. Such heavy loads can cause premature wear of the cartilage.
2. Acromioclavicular (AC) joint: The AC joint (the joint between the collarbone and humerus at the top of the shoulder) is also called the weightlifter's shoulder. Heavy lifting can cause wear and tear on this joint, but the incidence is so low that one probably shouldn't worry too much about it.
3. Overhead exercise like a military press: The military press puts stress on the rotator cuff in a disadvantageous position and can lead to rotator cuff injuries. There are other exercises with the same benefits and less risk, e.g. lateral raises, horizontal row, etc.
4. Contagious exercises: One of the top exercises is seated rowing. When the weight pulled is back, it squeezes the shoulder blades together – this works not only the rotator cuff muscles but also, the shoulder blade stabilizers.
As mentioned above, apart from these four exercises, there are therapeutic exercises that can help you treat shoulder problems. Therapeutic exercises usually consist of movement, strengthening, and conditioning exercises.
Isn't it ironic how the same thing, exercise, can heal or hurt you? So next time you go to the gym, be sure to watch out for potentially dangerous exercises.
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