
213 Shoulder Pain and the Rotator Cuff (Rewind)
06/08/23 • 27 min
Are your shoulders feeling stiff or painful? It might be time to give them some love and attention. In today's episode, we're diving into the world of shoulder pain and how to find relief.
If you're like me and spend a significant part of your day hunched over a screen, your shoulders could use some extra care. The good news is that simple movements and exercises can make a world of difference.
So if you have shoulder pain and are ready for some fixes (that won’t hurt) - I’ve got you covered with today’s episode.
You’ll learn:
- All about shoulder pain and common shoulder injuries
- How to strengthen and mobilize your shoulders without getting hurt
- The surprising benefits of incorporating more hanging into your shoulder routine
- What is Shoulder Impingement? (AE Wellness YouTube)
- Rotator Cuff Exercise - Shoulder Push Backs (AE Wellness YouTube)
- Wall Slides for Bulletproof Shoulders (AE Wellness YouTube)
- Improve Grip Strength With Hanging (AE Wellness YouTube)
- Keep Moving In Place (Katy Bowman)
- Dynamic Home Reaching and Hanging Spaces (Katy Bowman)
- Hanging and Swinging 101 (Katy Bowman)
- Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear by Itself Does Not Cause Shoulder Pain or Muscle Weakness in Baseball Players
- 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
- Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens
- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/
- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
- TikTok @ aewellness
- Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
- 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!
Today’s episode is brought to you by Mobility Mastery Toolkit. Forget icing and stretching - and get a simple program you can do on your own that actually works. The Toolkit includes 30-days of exercises so you know exactly what to do to improve the mobility of your hips, lower back, feet, neck and shoulders. With video demos and a full-body mobility workout calendar, you’re just 15-mins a day from feeling stronger and more flexible. Get $20 off when you use the code MASTERY at www.mobilitytoolkit.co
Are your shoulders feeling stiff or painful? It might be time to give them some love and attention. In today's episode, we're diving into the world of shoulder pain and how to find relief.
If you're like me and spend a significant part of your day hunched over a screen, your shoulders could use some extra care. The good news is that simple movements and exercises can make a world of difference.
So if you have shoulder pain and are ready for some fixes (that won’t hurt) - I’ve got you covered with today’s episode.
You’ll learn:
- All about shoulder pain and common shoulder injuries
- How to strengthen and mobilize your shoulders without getting hurt
- The surprising benefits of incorporating more hanging into your shoulder routine
- What is Shoulder Impingement? (AE Wellness YouTube)
- Rotator Cuff Exercise - Shoulder Push Backs (AE Wellness YouTube)
- Wall Slides for Bulletproof Shoulders (AE Wellness YouTube)
- Improve Grip Strength With Hanging (AE Wellness YouTube)
- Keep Moving In Place (Katy Bowman)
- Dynamic Home Reaching and Hanging Spaces (Katy Bowman)
- Hanging and Swinging 101 (Katy Bowman)
- Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear by Itself Does Not Cause Shoulder Pain or Muscle Weakness in Baseball Players
- 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
- Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens
- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/
- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
- TikTok @ aewellness
- Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
- 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!
Today’s episode is brought to you by Mobility Mastery Toolkit. Forget icing and stretching - and get a simple program you can do on your own that actually works. The Toolkit includes 30-days of exercises so you know exactly what to do to improve the mobility of your hips, lower back, feet, neck and shoulders. With video demos and a full-body mobility workout calendar, you’re just 15-mins a day from feeling stronger and more flexible. Get $20 off when you use the code MASTERY at www.mobilitytoolkit.co
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212 The Fascinating World of Anatomy and Cadavers
I’ve always been fascinated by the human body, how it works, and more importantly, what happens when it doesn’t.
So when I had the opportunity to step back into the anatomy lab after college, I was beyond excited. And to be honest, those 6 days forever transformed how I approach mobility and think about the human body.
In this week’s episode, we’re covering all things anatomy - from my anatomy lab experience to the fascinating world of cadavers, including their use in everything from education to research.
So whether you’re an anatomy nerd, body nerd, or just think the human body is cool - today’s episode is for you!
You’ll learn:
- The history of cadavers and anatomical studies
- How cadavers help us learn about the human body (beyond just medical training)
- And my experience in the anatomy lab
- Gil Hedley - Hands-On Human Dissection Workshops
- Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
- [Med School without Cadavers? - Scientific American](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/med-school-without-cadavers/#:~:text=During the Renaissance%2C cadaver dissections,the secrets of our flesh.)
- Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomist. The British Journal of General Practice, 62(599), 319.
- 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
- TikTok @ aewellness
- Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
- 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!
Today’s episode is brought to you by Mobility Mastery Toolkit. Forget icing and stretching - and get a simple program you can do on your own that actually works. The Toolkit includes 30-days of exercises so you know exactly what to do to improve the mobility of your hips, lower back, feet, neck and shoulders. With video demos and a full-body mobility workout calendar, you’re just 15-mins a day from feeling stronger and more flexible. Get $20 off when you use the code MASTERY at www.mobilitytoolkit.co
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214 Science of Hypermobility (Rewind)
In today's episode, we’re delving into the intriguing world of hypermobility.
Have you ever found yourself in one of two camps when it comes to flexibility? Either you're incredibly bendy, and love yoga and stretching, or you experience tightness and pain as your body tries to compensate for unstable joints.
I used to be a yoga devotee until my increasing my flexibility just meant more pain.
Hypermobility is a multifaceted topic with evolving terminology, related medical diagnoses, and new research being published. If stretching doesn't alleviate your pain, understanding hypermobility could be the key to improving your movement and overall well-being.
So if you think you might be hypermobile (or work with clients who are), then today’s episode is for you!
You’ll learn:
- What it means to be hypermobile
- Different types of hypermobility on the spectrum
- Why adding strength training is the key to better joint stability (and less pain), especially if you’re living in a bendy body
- How to Find Neutral Spine [video]
- Functional Crawling Patterns
- Glute and Hamstring warmup
- The Beighton Score as a measure of generalised joint hypermobility (Rheumatology International)
- Diagnosis and Management of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders in Primary Care (Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine)
- Muscle strength, muscle power and body composition in college-aged young women and men with Generalized Joint Hypermobility (PLOS ONE)
- 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
- Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens
- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/
- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
- TikTok @ aewellness
- Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
- 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!
Today’s episode is brought to you by Mobility Mastery Toolkit. Forget icing and stretching - and get a simple program you can do on your own that actually works. The Toolkit includes 30-days of exercises so you know exactly what to do to improve the mobility of your hips, lower back, feet, neck and shoulders. With video demos and a full-body mobility workout calendar, you’re just 15-mins a day from feeling stronger and more flexible. Get $20 off when you use the code MASTERY at www.mobilitytoolkit.co
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