Pilates can help with shoulder pain

Hi,

As a Pilates  instructor  I found the following article  of interest.
I know from my own clients who suffer from shoulder pain most if not all benefit from regular Pilates classes.

Carol

Pilates-based or Dance Therapy

The Dance medicine program at the Center for Sports Medicine is not just for dancers! Pilates has proven beneficial for persons with shoulder pain as a method to avoid surgery, prepare for surgery or rehabilitate after surgery. Pilates rehabilitation and conditioning programs, using apparatus based on the designs and philosophies of Joseph Pilates, improve one's flexibility and balance, increase joint support through core strength and provide for freer, pain-free movement.

http://www.sfjointcenter.com/medical/shoulder/pt.htm

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Computer use can give you more than a pain in the neck

Hi,

If you use a computer on a regular basis and suffer neck or shoulder pain the following article may be of interest to you. Poor posture whilst working on the computer is almost always going to cause you problems in the long term. Learning how to sit correctly while working is therefore essential.

Carol

Neck or shoulder pain? Try these 10 healthy computing tips

If working on the computer is becoming a pain in the neck, it might be time to rearrange your work area and change some of your computer habits. Start the new year off right by following these simple suggestions for healthy computing.

http://blogs.msdn.com/tiptalk/archive/2006/01/10/510256.aspx

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Another reason to empty that purse!

Hi,

Although obvious how many of us carry heavy handbags or purses over our shoulders?
We should all be aware that carrying any heavy object that unbalances us is likely to cause problems and not only to our shoulders.

Carol

Heavy Handbags Causing Health Problems KUTV, UT - 20 hours ago "People come in frequently complaining of neck pain, shoulder pain, secondary to carrying oversized bags," said Dr. Jennifer Solomon, sports injury ...

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Hello to How to deal with shoulder pain

Hi,

I am a qualified Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor.
I shall be bringing you the latest news and research into shoulder pain what causes it and what you can do help it.

See you soon.

Carol