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	<title>SIMPLE STRENGTHENING &#187; shoulder pain</title>
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		<title>Movements to Relieve Shoulder Pain and Arm Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathryn Merrow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can get pain in your shoulders, arms and hands when the muscles around your shoulders are &#8220;out of balance.&#8221;  That means some areas of muscle are &#8220;tighter&#8221; than they should be and some areas are weaker. That is what causes pain. This video will show you two simple movements that you can do to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can get pain in your shoulders, arms and hands when the muscles around your shoulders are &#8220;out of balance.&#8221;  That means some areas of muscle are &#8220;tighter&#8221; than they should be and some areas are weaker. That is what causes pain.</p>
<p>This video will show you two simple movements that you can do to help re-balance your shoulder muscles.</p>
<p>Do these movements thoughtfully.  Take your time.  Try to make your circles perfectly.  Feel what is happening as you do these moves.</p>
<p>And pay attention to your arm, too.  These movements are like having a massage for your arms and shoulder muscles.</p>
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		<title>Simple Strengthening Tip #3 for Upper Back Pain Relief</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathryn Merrow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a reason for your upper back pain. Most of the time we hold our shoulders in a forward position.  Our head and shoulders are in front of our body during virtually all of our activities. As a result, the muscles in our back get overstretched.  Then those muscles hurt and complain.  They don&#8217;t like being overstretched. Strengthening [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a reason for your upper back pain.</p>
<p>Most of the time we hold our shoulders in a forward position.  Our head and shoulders are in front of our body during virtually all of our activities.</p>
<p>As a result, the muscles in our back get overstretched.  Then those muscles hurt and complain.  They don&#8217;t like being overstretched.</p>
<p>Strengthening your upper back will help prevent having pain in your shoulders.  Here&#8217;s a simple way to get a strong back.  And, the best part of it is, you can do it lying down!</p>
<p>So, get comfortable on your bed.  Lay on your back.</p>
<p>Gently press your shoulder blades into your bed.  Press them toward your spine.</p>
<p>Can you feel your shoulder blades (scapulae) moving?  If you&#8217;re not used to moving your blades, it may take some practice to get them to move and to feel them moving.   Rolling <span id="more-17"></span>your arms, one at a time, in circles may help you feel your shoulder blades.</p>
<p>If you press your upper arms backward into your bed, you may be able to feel your shoulder blades move with your arms.  This movement also helps strengthen your upper back.</p>
<p>You can also do this standing but, please, watch where your head is.  Sometimes we get so involved with our bodies that we forget where our head is and it moves forward.  When our head moves too far forward, it causes neck and upper back strain and pain.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s it.  So simple!  Just press your shoulder blades back, squeeze toward your spine and strengthen up!</p>
<p>Find more help at <a href="http://www.simplepainrelief.com">http://www.SimplePainRelief.com</a> and <a href="http://www.carpaltunnelpainreliefnow.com">http://www.CarpalTunnelPainReliefNow.com</a>.</p>
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