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A Simple Mobility Exercise to Reverse the Effects of Slouching

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 01, 2020
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

If you work at a desk or counter on a regular basis, chances are that you slouch forward to some degree, at least enough to cause mild to moderate tightening of the muscles that line your chest, anterior shoulder region, and even your upper arms.

This is a stretch that can you can do daily to help reverse these and other effects of slouching. Read more about A Simple Mobility Exercise to Reverse the Effects of Slouching

 

A Fun Way To Keep Your Shoulders Healthy

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 21, 2020
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

If you look through our archives, you’ll find a more comprehensive guide on hanging and brachiating to develop and maintain optimal shoulder mobility. Read more about A Fun Way To Keep Your Shoulders Healthy

 

Indian Club Exercises for Improved Shoulder and Spinal Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 30, 2019
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Indian clubs are incredibly useful for improving shoulder and spinal mobility. They come in a variety of materials and weights. When first starting with them, whether you have limitations or not, it's generally wise to begin with the lightest clubs you can find. I suggest starting with 1-pound clubs and gradually working up to 2 or 3 pound clubs only if you feel that your shoulders can use more weight. The maximum weight that I find I need for an excellent shoulder workout is 5 pounds. In this video, I am using 3-pound wooden clubs. Read more about Indian Club Exercises for Improved Shoulder and Spinal Mobility

 

Most Helpful Movements for Common Shoulder Issues

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 14, 2019
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a look at a series of helpful exercises for those who have rotator cuff issues. Most mild to moderate cases of bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, and various forms of impingement can be overcome by improving shoulder and spinal mobility using the exercises shown here.

It's always prudent to consult with your own health care providers before trying any program of care. Read more about Most Helpful Movements for Common Shoulder Issues

 

Release Tight Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 12, 2019
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Updated on June 12, 2019

This is a look at how to use a massage ball to release a tight shoulder. Specifically, how to work out hypertonicity through the rhomboids and the muscles that make up the bulk of the posterior shoulder region - teres minor, infraspinatus, posterior deltoid, and the lats.

The ball used in this video can be found here: Read more about Release Tight Shoulders

 

Hanging & Swinging Exercises to Optimize Shoulder Function

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 23, 2019
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Shoulder Mobility Exercise Progressions:

While Supine:

Activating Shoulders Through Flexion While Extending the Spine: Read more about Hanging & Swinging Exercises to Optimize Shoulder Function

 

Simple Band Exercises to Liberate Chronically Tight Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 28, 2019
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a simple exercise band routine that I've found immensely helpful for liberating chronically stiff shoulders.

The movement shown toward the end of the video where the arm is in a back-scratching position is especially helpful to those who have a history of experiencing pain in the shoulders while using the arms overhead. Read more about Simple Band Exercises to Liberate Chronically Tight Shoulders

 

Posterior Shoulder Release

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 18, 2018
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a relatively simple way of releasing tight tissues in the posterior shoulder region, mainly the posterior deltoid fibers and rotator cuff muscles and tendons that run through this region.

Ensuring optimal length of these tissues supports pain-free range of motion and functional strength of the shoulders while the arms are overhead and out in front of the trunk. Read more about Posterior Shoulder Release

 

Rotator Cuff Stretch to Prevent Impingement, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 12, 2018
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is arguably one of the most helpful stretches you can do to keep your shoulders healthy for overhead activity. Read more about Rotator Cuff Stretch to Prevent Impingement, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

 

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