Scapular Stabilizers and Shoulder Injury
May 7th, 2008 by MyYogaOnline
Although shoulder injuries are often complex, many do happen to be related to one common problem: weak muscles that support the shoulder blades, otherwise known as scapular stabilizers. Dr. Carla Cupido reviews the various muscles that stabilize the scapula, thus preventing shoulder injury. She also offers her perspective on how Yoga and other exercise principles can be applied to develop these scapular stabilizers. Read More
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May 7th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
It’s funny that you mention yoga and shoulder injuries. I suffered a shoulder injury years ago that tormented me day and night. It prevented me from being able to sleep, limited my ability to be on a computer for long periods of time as well as prevented me from being able to exercise without pain.
In December, I started practicing yoga as well as started visiting a post rehab personal trainer. Between all the stretching in yoga, combined with strengthening of all the muscles that stabilize the scapula, I have made a 180 degree turn in the right direction for my shoulders health.
I am now slowly working towards building my own combination of Crossfit training and Yoga to hopefully build a strong, healthy functional shoulder!
May 9th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Hi Ryan,
Great to hear that Yoga has complimented your shoulder recovery. Cross training is the best way to go whether one is rehabilitating an injury, maintaining health, or building towards an athletic program. Cross training reduces the development of chronic imbalances as well as generates more motivation and consistency in following an exercise program.
Good luck on continuing your recovery and developing your fitness program.