Shoulder Mobility Exercises https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/taxonomy/term/54/all en Weighted Mobility Work For Healthy Shoulders and Core https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/weighted-mobility-work.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/health-concerns/stretching-and-foam-rolling">Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="315" height="560" src="https://youtube.com/embed/QYO6nCTD3VY?si=Wenm_KbvH1ae47q_" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> One of the key discoveries I stumbled upon during my years of private practice is demonstrated in the clip above.</p> <p>The idea is to take our joints through their natural range of motion while holding some weight that encourages healthy elasticity of the ligamentous capsule surrounding the joint we're working on. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/weighted-mobility-work.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:47:24 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 3457 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Movement For Healthy Posture https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/how-to-build-superman-shoulders.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/health-concerns/stretching-and-foam-rolling">Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xZh7sxyO5io?si=hc6CshxSpioc7jx8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> This is an active range of motion exercise to keep your shoulders as healthy as Superman's shoulders. :) <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/how-to-build-superman-shoulders.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 3449 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Improve Posture & Reverse Slouching https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/improve-posture-reverse-slouching.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/health-concerns/natural-health-solutions">Natural Health Solutions</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N1Xd7_vUnus?si=cT5hkrunH6EDHQHV" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> <a href="https://amzn.to/44R2GGs" target="_new">Fabric Resistance Band Set I Use</a></p> <p>In order to have healthy joints as we age, it's essential that we actively take our major joints through their full range of motion every day. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/improve-posture-reverse-slouching.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 3431 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Daily Routine For Tight Shoulders https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/daily-routine-tight-shoulders.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D4ldE-Z5gZA?si=uImVfIPRQ55tczCa" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> Lie face up and take both arms in full circles along your sides, keeping your arms and lower back flat on the surface you're lying on. Take your time working through any areas that feel tight. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/daily-routine-tight-shoulders.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 3420 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Reverse and Prevent Slouching https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/reverse-prevent-slouching.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/health-concerns/natural-health-solutions">Natural Health Solutions</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K2dby1NSJSo?si=vNXxKQFTmewIZgD2" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> In order to have healthy joints as we age, it's essential that we actively take our major joints through their full range of motion every day. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/reverse-prevent-slouching.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 03:32:31 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 3390 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Posterior Shoulder Release https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/posterior-shoulder-release.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vQxt9I-hX_w" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> This is a relatively simple way of releasing tight tissues in the posterior shoulder region, mainly the posterior deltoid fibers and rotator cuff muscles and tendons that run through this region.</p> <p>Ensuring optimal length of these tissues supports pain-free range of motion and functional strength of the shoulders while the arms are overhead and out in front of the trunk. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/posterior-shoulder-release.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 2837 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Hanging & Swinging Exercises to Optimize Shoulder Function https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/hanging-swinging-brachiating-shoulder-mobility.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4FKeaawPFaI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><h1>Shoulder Mobility Exercise Progressions:</h1> <p>While Supine:</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qekgpGZjuoY" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> Activating Shoulders Through Flexion While Extending the Spine: <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/hanging-swinging-brachiating-shoulder-mobility.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 2878 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw How to Liberate Your Shoulders by Stretching Your Lats and Posterior Shoulder Region https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/stretch-lats-posterior-shoulder.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SDwDaKimyJE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> Here are some variations on how to lengthen your lats and posterior shoulder region, thereby optimizing your shoulder mobility. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/stretch-lats-posterior-shoulder.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 2802 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Rotator Cuff Stretch to Prevent Impingement, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/shoulder-impingement-stretch.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qia2rSE-1oU" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> This is arguably one of the most helpful stretches you can do to keep your shoulders healthy for overhead activity. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-impingement-stretch.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 2835 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Deep Active Stretch To Improve Shoulder Mobility https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/deep-active-stretch-posterior-shoulder-rotator-cuff.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WHbIY3veUF0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><p> This is highly effective for lengthening the posterior deltoid region, including rotator cuff muscles and back muscles that govern scapular movement. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/deep-active-stretch-posterior-shoulder-rotator-cuff.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 2881 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw A Simple Way To Improve Chronically Tight Shoulders https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/exercise-improve-shoulder-tightness.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/health-concerns/stretching-and-foam-rolling">Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cya-8mbX6J4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/exercise-improve-shoulder-tightness.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Mon, 01 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 3351 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw How to Build Pain-Free and Mobile Shoulders at Any Age https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/pain-free-shoulders.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/health-concerns/stretching-and-foam-rolling">Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wwNd_ENmmyo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> If you have a tendency to experience shoulder pain or stiffness, I recommend doing the stretches shown in the video above before getting out of bed. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/pain-free-shoulders.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:03:09 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 3346 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Simple Band Exercises to Liberate Chronically Tight Shoulders https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/band-exercises-liberate-tight-shoulders.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nD5AaXE4qjg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> This is a simple exercise band routine that I've found immensely helpful for liberating chronically stiff shoulders. </p> <p>The movement shown toward the end of the video where the arm is in a back-scratching position is especially helpful to those who have a history of experiencing pain in the shoulders while using the arms overhead. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/band-exercises-liberate-tight-shoulders.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Sat, 14 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 2861 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Simple Band Work To Improve Shoulder Mobility https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/resistance-band-shoulder-mobility.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/health-concerns/stretching-and-foam-rolling">Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NNdjpeN6Hr0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> This is a look at how to use a resistance band to improve shoulder mobility. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/resistance-band-shoulder-mobility.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 3168 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw Shoulder and Spinal Stretching Session https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw/shoulder-spinal-stretching-session.htm <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-12 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-mobility-exercises.htm">Shoulder Mobility Exercises</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r3PFVq6xKcg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p> If I was limited to doing one exercise daily, I would choose a fully body stretch via the shoulder and spinal stretching routine shown above. <span class="read-more"><a href="/~jdtiw/shoulder-spinal-stretching-session.htm" title="Read more">Read more</a></span></p></div></div></div> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 Dr. Ben Kim 3303 at https://66.85.137.178/~jdtiw