The fact is the shoulder joint can be a beautiful work of art, or it can be a piece of crap. What we gain in versatility and range of motion we give up in stability, making our shoulders more susceptible to injury than almost all the joints in our bodies. It’s a complicated region of the body, so I’ll be breaking this post into two parts to devote more time to what couples your shoulder together, and what ultimately breaks down there.
Read MoreRestrictions and pain in your neck muscles can lead to headaches, ringing in the ears, jaw pain, and restricted breathing (which can increase anxiety). As your head finds more difficulty swinging around, the rest of your body reorients bit by bit to keep you stable and upright. A shoulder tips this way, your spine curves that way, the hip follows that way… the next thing you know you’re feeling an ache in your knee and your head won’t stop pounding.
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