WOW! April is already coming to a close. Hard to believe how fast the year is flying by already. Summer weather is just around the corner.
And if you're like most people, warmer weather means more activities. Whether it's the company picnic, yard work for the house, or just being out enjoying the warmer temperatures, we all become a bit more active.
But what about the last 3-5 months?
Chances are you were a lot less active, especially if the weather was less than pleasant to be out in. That means your body could use a little tune-up before you start all those activities. Chances are you could use a little do-it-yourself fix it guide -- for your shoulders. After all, no matter what your activity, I suspect you'll be using your arms and shoulders a lot more frequently than you did during the winter months.
So don't leave yourself open to injury. Get your body, and this month your shoulders, ready for the fun in the sun.
If you know me, you know I'm big on doing the right movements, in the right order, to get the best results.
So first things first.
Let's start by getting your body and specifically your shoulders, ready to do some work.
Self Myofascial Release (self massage)
Now that your body is warmed up, you'll be able to stretch it properly and prepare it for exercise.
Shoulder Stretches
So let's move to the exercises that will almost guarantee you have no shoulder pain during your active summer.
Shoulder Exercise 1
Shoulder Exercise 2
Shoulder Exercise 3
Shoulder Exercise 4
Shoulder Exercise 5
There's your Do-It-Yourself Guide to stronger, healthier shoulders.