| Is your exercise program causing damage to your | | | | aging. If we don't take the time to stretch and |
| shoulders? Or are you already suffering from sore, | | | | strengthen this muscle group of a regular basis, we risk |
| aching shoulders? Perhaps your shoulder is starting to | | | | painful shoulder injuries, loss of motion, and possibly |
| feel stiff and you just can't do the exercises you used | | | | even frozen shoulder symptoms. |
| to be able to do? | | | | The good news is that there are simple stretches and |
| Most athletes and weight trainers fail to devote | | | | exercises that have been developed to specifically |
| sufficient attention to their rotator cuff muscles. Instead, | | | | target these muscles. If you have a regular exercise |
| they prefer to work on the big heavy lifting muscles. | | | | program, it is simple to add these targeted exercises |
| However, the rotator cuff muscles provide the | | | | to your routine. However, in order to prevent damage |
| foundation and stability necessary for nearly all | | | | to your rotator cuff, it is vital that you do these |
| shoulder movements. They are also very prone to | | | | stretches and exercises correctly. |
| injury. Through neglect or improper training, these | | | | If you already have an injured shoulder, there are |
| muscles can easily become weakened or damaged. | | | | specially designed exercise regimens to help you |
| Athletes aren't the only ones who have to worry | | | | recover and eliminate the pain. If you already have an |
| about shoulder cuff injuries. The rest of us need to | | | | injury, you may want to consult with a physician or |
| pay attention to our shoulder muscles as well. Starting | | | | physical therapist. However, most of these exercises |
| around age 40 and especially after age 60, rotator | | | | are easy to learn and can be done in the comfort of |
| cuff injuries become very common. Weakening and | | | | your own home. |
| degeneration of this muscle group is a natural part of | | | | |
