Shoulder Pain Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Tips
There are so many reasons why your shoulder can start acting up. Trust us, we know the feeling. Here’s some useful info and tips to get your shoulder pain to behave. Then you can get back to waving home little leaguers or enjoying adult swims again.
COMMON CAUSES:
- Overexertion
- Muscle strains
- Sports-related injuries
- Repetitive motion
- Poor sleeping positions and an old, worn-out mattress
- Stress and muscle tension
COMMON SYMPTOMS:
- Tightness in shoulders
- Soreness and difficulty moving your neck or turning your head
- Headaches
- Neck, shoulder and/or upper arm pain
PREVENTING PAIN:
- Maintain a strong and balanced posture
- Support your lower back when sitting
- Take short breaks from sitting to stretch
- Use a pillow that keeps your neck straight when sleeping
- Warm up before working out
- Practice relaxation exercises
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