Monday, April 11, 2011

Question of the Week

Refer to blog post "Shoulder Pain and Weight Training"

1) Do you experience shoulder pain post workouts?

2) Do you incorporate a stretching/rolling out routine before/after working out?

3) It is important that we listen to our bodies. Pre/ Post workout stretching and rolling out is just as important as the workout. Many say they don't have time to stretch/roll out but it doesn't have to be done at the gym. What are some creative ways to incorporate stretching into your life?

Example: Rolling out while watching TV; it takes the mind off the 'pain' and I end up rolling out longer.

12 comments:

  1. 1) I do not experience shoulder pain after workouts.

    2) I always complete joint mobility before and after workouts. I also roll-out when it is the warm-up before a workout and try to roll-out after a workout if I am feeling particularly sore.

    3) I stretch at night prior to bed while reading or watching tv.

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  2. 1) I do have shoulder pain & a chronic injury.

    2) I do joint mobility & roll out often, I have a roller at home also.

    3) I take a tennis ball to work & massage my shoulders & upper back often.

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  3. 1) Funny that you ask that now...normally I'd say no, but this week I seem to have overdone it a bit, and I pulled something in my right shoulder. And the cracking noises during joint mobility are sometimes deafening.

    2) I always do the early joint mobility and often the later one, and I try to roll out when I can, though I often find it too painful.

    3) I'm not great about stretching on my own, but I try to do a little bit at home, especially after I run.

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  4. (1) I often have a bit of shoulder stiffness and soreness, but I don't think it's an injury.

    (2) I do joint mobility b4 class. I usually do a couple of shoulder stretches after class. I'm not sure how I could use the roller for my shoulders.

    (3) I also do yoga or stretch at home once or twice a week.

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  5. 1) I don't have any injuries, however if it is an intensive workout with exercises utilizing the shoulder, my shoulder does get sore for a very short period of time.

    2) Joint mobility before and after class. And if I have time before and after I will roll out.

    3) Well, the creative way I'd like to accomplish this would be to recieve a back and shoulder massage, but my husband isn't cooperating!

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  6. 1. I have an old shoulder injury, so I have to be careful about how far I can push an exercise. Normally I don't have much pain.
    2. I do pre and post mobility exercises.
    3. I should roll out more at home when I watch tv.

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  7. 1. I don't have any pain or injury, but I also don't have much flexibility in my shoulders. So I'm trying to do things to increase that range of motion.
    2. I do pre rollout routine before most workouts nad sometimes after.
    3. We bought some 4" PVC pipe and have two rollers at home. We use them at times, but propbably not enough.

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  8. 1. No, usually have pain in knees or back.

    2. I try to get to the gym early to roll out and do stretches before the workout. Then if I have pain, I roll out after also.

    3. I have strethes a physical therapist gave me that I do every morning and before each workout.

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  9. Trish Zander-HubingApr 20, 2011 10:11 AM

    1. I have a history of an old work related shoulder injury, so yes I do have shoulder pain. I have to be very careful not to over exert to cause additonal pain.
    2. If time allows I try to roll out prior to class. I have a roller at home and try to roll out at night and in the morning if my shoulder is bothering me.
    3. I have found rolling out to be extremely important to help me feel better. I cannot say I roll out everyday at home, but try to work it into my schedule as much as possible.

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  10. I don't usually have workout-related shoulder pain; most of mine comes from hunching over a computer all day.

    I don't do much stretching around workouts; can't get into the gym much earlier and I need to leave right afterwards in order to get to work on time. I like the idea of doing stretching at other times, even though it may not be as effective since my muscles aren't as warm. I have noticed that I am much less flexible since I stopped doing martial arts.

    My chiro gave me some stretches to do at my desk at work to combat the shoulder tightening. I haven't been doing a good job doing them, but when I did it was a great way to take a break from the computer screen once in a while.

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  11. 1) I do have a little problem with my left shoulder with minor pain have been trying to concentrate on it for the last two months seems to be improving with time.

    2)I do rollout and stretch and work on joints pre and post workouts it has really helped in preventing injuries.

    3) I have a roller and tennis balls at home and many times find myself using them while watching tv of all things...

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  12. 1- I don't have a problem with my shoulders.
    2-rolling out and using a tennis ball on my back has helped alot.
    3-I also have a roller at home-

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