Posted: 9/8/2013 5:06:12 PM EDT
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What's a good routine for avoiding shoulder impingement related injuries?
Shoulder/chest, etc. |
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OP - think of it more as shoulder/upper back exercises than chest. Eric points out good exercises to do with points about form while working the shoulder/scapular retractors and how so many exercises/activities promote protraction (kyphotic posture).
I would clarify a few things: The serratus doesn't really shut off as much as it is more inhibited/over taken by other muscles and joint dysfunction in the area (ribs and spine) causes muscles to go into low grade spasm (tightness, trigger point, knots) and inhibits strength. This obviously will affect the function of the scapular muscles and change the 'rhythm' as it is referred to in kinesiology. I would argue that having a different shoulder structure puts a person at more or less tolerance for shoulder impingement with dysfunction occurring. Taking care of the dysfunction in the area and following up with exercises using correct technique are going to provide the optimal results than just addressing the symptoms in the muscles with - stretches, trigger point, foam rolling, massage, etc. |