Tips for Neck pain and Shoulder niggles
Niggles and discomfort in neck and shoulders as well as other joints are so common.
When I have worked with clients as well as Instructors usually the first thing they do is stretch the area. Giving a stretch to the area leaves the joint or muscle group “hanging” and lengthened which only gives temporary relief.
What is suggested is strength before stretch - what strength work does is gives the muscle or joint support as muscle groups around the niggle are activated and this relieves the tension.
Next time you or your client experience a niggle try using strength work - I will include a common example below.
Sore/ tight neck and shoulders
Upper back strengthening exercises
Shoulder shrugs holding hand weights
Protraction and retraction of shoulders either standing against a wall or lying on a mat
By activating the shoulders, this allows the shoulders to be in a corrected position depressed instead of elevated and lengthened and then reduces neck and shoulder tension.
Next time you or your clients experience neck and or shoulder pain try STRENGTH BEFORE STRETCH and see and feel the difference!
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