01/12/2022
LETS TALK ABOUT THE
"ROTATOR CUFF" MUSCLES AGAIN!
📢We will be talking about a specific one a lot of people may have issues with. It is another one that's really hard to get to by yourself. It's name is the Supraspinatus, and when it is impinged or tight can cause havoc around the whole shoulder complex. There are some ways this muscle can get upset in particular. We are going to go over that, along with some pictures you can look at to see exactly where this is.
⚠️STILL POSITION RISKS
Sleeping on your side😴: Sleeping this way can cause the shoulder to become compressed, and it can be temporarily frozen. It may even take up to a few days to return to normal without any treatment. This is a scary thought when you have a demanding job that requires the use of this muscle throughout the work day. This all depends on how long you stay in the side sleeping position, and what position your arm is in under your body.
⚠️OVERHEAD HOLDING RISKS
Server🙋♂️ or Electrician👩🔧: I pick these two occupations because they are both a job that may require you to hold something overhead for a prolonged period of time. For instance, the server may have a tray that they haul around all day. Most of the time that serving tray is in a demanding position for the whole entire shoulder area. In the case of the electrician, we could be talking about someone who straps themselves to power lines, works with tools, and possibly reaches above themselves most of their shift. In both of these cases, if the Supraspinatus is weak, it could get overworked. This may result in an impingement, strain, or tear.
⚠️OVERHEAD QUICKER MOVEMENT RISKS
Swimmers🏊♂️ and Rock Climbers⛰: I chose these two sports because they both have a repetitive movement to them. For the swimmer, they may be doing multiple strokes in one meet. Just take the butterfly stroke into account. A stroke that includes athletes taking their arms by their sides, over the head, and back down to the sides. That is an explosive, quicker, specifically taxing range of motion to make repetitively. The rock climber however, may rely a little more on endurance. They may do that same butterfly motion, but usually with one arm at a time, reaching to the next highest point. it's more of a marathon than a sprint for them. These two activities entail a specifically stronger, more stabile shoulder. In turn, if this muscle is weaker, it can cause an injury, and take you out of the sport or activity for weeks.
🤓If you are experiencing any shoulder pain, It's worth coming in just to see what's causing it. Give me a call, or message me with any question! I've provided photos of this specific muscle for all of those visual learners!😴