DWx Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Been doing a lot of upper body strength stuff lately (inc various weights). My back between my shoulder blades is really aching. Its to the point where I can't sit in my desk chair in my room anymore and end up sitting on the bed with my back against the wall. Even then I have to keep lying down because it aches so much. Any stretches I can do? I don't really know of many for back/shoulders apart from the standard arm across the body or arm behind you head. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius
white owl Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Here is some that were given to my husband for his back and shoulder: here is another:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRKeTj2dr6E
Kuma Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Hang from a pull-up bar with a double overhand grip and just hang. Slightly shrug your shoulders for a 3 count as you inhale and hold, then exhale and relax to deepen the stretch. Hang for a few min and you'll see that area loosen up pretty well. Use a slightly wider than shoulder width grip.
DWx Posted March 10, 2009 Author Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks guys. The one in the first video worked well. I'd be interested in any others anyone has too.Hang from a pull-up bar with a double overhand grip and just hang. Slightly shrug your shoulders for a 3 count as you inhale and hold, then exhale and relax to deepen the stretch. Hang for a few min and you'll see that area loosen up pretty well. Use a slightly wider than shoulder width grip.That sounds like it would be a good one Kuma, but I don't really have that much upper body strength to hang unassisted for any length of time. Plus I don't have access to a bar. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius
Kuma Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 In that case, these might be more your style and are pretty good to boot. Might not work quite as well as the one I just posted, but it may help.
bushido_man96 Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I was like DWx, and didn't know any except the two she mentioned in her opening post. Good stuff. My upper body is alway so stiff, and I can really tell when we do anything in Hapkido, Aikido, or our DT stuff. Pins are really effective on me... https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
white owl Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 Here are a few more;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzNJP_SgHRcthis is one I do for my upper back but be careful;
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