213 Shoulder Pain and the Rotator Cuff (Rewind)

The Body Nerd Show

Are your shoulders feeling stiff or painful? It might be time to give them some love and attention. In today's episode, we're diving into the world of shoulder pain and how to find relief.

If you're like me and spend a significant part of your day hunched over a screen, your shoulders could use some extra care. The good news is that simple movements and exercises can make a world of difference.

So if you have shoulder pain and are ready for some fixes (that won’t hurt) - I’ve got you covered with today’s episode.

You’ll learn:

• All about shoulder pain and common shoulder injuries
• How to strengthen and mobilize your shoulders without getting hurt
• The surprising benefits of incorporating more hanging into your shoulder routine

All the links:

• What is Shoulder Impingement? (AE Wellness YouTube)
• Rotator Cuff Exercise - Shoulder Push Backs (AE Wellness YouTube)
• Wall Slides for Bulletproof Shoulders (AE Wellness YouTube)
• Improve Grip Strength With Hanging (AE Wellness YouTube)
• Keep Moving In Place (Katy Bowman)
• Dynamic Home Reaching and Hanging Spaces (Katy Bowman)
• Hanging and Swinging 101 (Katy Bowman)
• Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear by Itself Does Not Cause Shoulder Pain or Muscle Weakness in Baseball Players
• 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
• Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens
• www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
• Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/
• Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
• TikTok @ aewellness
• Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
• 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!

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