In this lesson, we introduce and explore neck, shoulder and upper back issues.
Be familiar with diagnoses, symptoms, causes, and therapies for neck, shoulder and upper back issues including neck and shoulder pain, rotator cuff injury, frozen shoulder syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and other issues.
Describe the prevalence of neck and shoulder pain and why athletes are more prone to experiencing shoulder issues. List potential causes for neck, shoulder or upper back pain. Name related issues that contribute to neck, shoulder and upper back pain. Explain the cascade of effects that are likely from a forward head posture. Describe the effect that rounding has on the shoulder blades and surrounding muscles. Learn where we might feel tension or pain that is actually referred pain from a weak serratus anterior. Describe and discuss winging scapula, frozen shoulder syndrome and rotator cuff injury. Provide an overview of prevention and therapies including yoga and movement, heat therapy, chiropractic, acupressure and acupuncture, self-massage, alternative sleeping posture, herbal medicine and more.
adhesive capsulitis, biceps tendonitis, cervical radiculopathy, frozen shoulder syndrome, rotator cuff injuries, thoracic outlet, thoracic outlet syndrome
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