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Kristi Barker
@reach.rehab

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💥POSTERIOR SHOULDER PAIN💥 Back of your shoulder ACHE? The TERES MINOR & INFRASPINATUS are on the back of your shoulder & are the two 2 major rotator cuff muscles responsible for shoulder EXTERNAL ROTATION. When we have ROUNDED SHOULDERS, the muscles on our upper back & back of our shoulders are put on stretch which creates trigger points & pain. Peoples immediate response is to roll out those tight knots which gives temporary relief yes- but doesn’t resolve the underlying issue that those posterior chain muscles have been on stretch and are overworked and weak! THUS! We need to strengthen the muscles on the back of the shoulder, and strengthen EXTERNAL ROTATION! EXTERNAL ROTATION PROGRESSIONS: 1️⃣ GRAVITY ASSISTED- Laying on Back Sh External Rotation gravity helps bring arm to ground 2️⃣GRAVITY RESISTED- Lay on your side and this forces you to lift your shoulder against gravity 3️⃣ Standing Banded External Rotation- Gravity isn’t as much a factor as the Resistance band is here 4️⃣ELBOW IN FRONT OF SHOULDER-Banded External Rotation. Elevating your arm makes it more challenging, with it in front of the shoulder however it’s still in a fairly neutral zone 5️⃣ELBOW OUTSIDE OF & LEVEL WITH SHOULDER-banded External rotation. Now that the arm is held in abduction (to the side) it makes it much more challenging as you’re externally rotate into end range and a more closed pack position. TAG a friend that has bad shoulders! * Disclaimer- this summary is for educational purposes only and is not physiotherapy or medical advice. #shoulderpainrelief #shoulderrehab #rotatorcuff #shoulderhealth #healthyshoulders #shoulderinjury #shouldersworkout #shoulderstrength #healthybody #healthylifestyletips #healthylifestyles #healthandwellbeing #rhomboids #rotatorcuffrehab