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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Treatment Options

Keith Scott — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:57:38 +0000

Rotator Cuff tendonitis is a condition that many people suffer through and although it is very treatable, numerous people fail to treat it correctly resulting in recurring pain and inflammation. Good rotator cuff tendonitis programs recognize a multi-discipline view and these programs ensure a better rate of long term success. Rotator cuff tendinitis is usually [...]

Training with Shoulder Pain

Keith Scott — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:48:08 +0000

People complain about having shoulder pain all of the time. Usually, I get a gym member, friend or even a stranger approach me about how their shoulder started hurting during their training routines. Sometimes people use shoulder pain as a reason to stop training all together. Other people train right through the pain, not realizing [...]

Getting rid of pain …a “non-corrective exercise” approach

Keith Scott — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:45:53 +0000

Corrective exercise is a term that is thrown around a lot these days. In many cases the people performing “corrective exercise” seem to be crossing that line between exercise and therapy and that is a very dangerous line to cross. In any case, that is a topic for a different day. People have physical pain [...]

How do I know if I have Frozen Shoulder?

Keith Scott — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:00:41 +0000

Most people know when they have a frozen shoulder. Although it is dangerous to self-diagnose, it can become pretty clear when you shoulder is no longer operating as it should that you may have a frozen shoulder. While many physicians would argue that a true frozen shoulder is only diagnosed with certain tests and symptoms, [...]

What else can you do besides stretching to cure a frozen shoulder?

Keith Scott — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:04 +0000

Is stretching the only thing that can be done for frozen shoulder? Of course not, however so many programs only include a stretching component into their plans. These programs miss the boat when it comes to curing frozen shoulder. While stretching is very important, it alone will have little chance of getting rid of a [...]

Can Massage help with my frozen shoulder?

Keith Scott — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:00:33 +0000

Traditional therapy for frozen shoulder many times misses the mark on fully eliminating the frozen joint. Many traditional plans include stretching and some basic range of motion work. While both of these components are important, solid and successful frozen shoulder elimination programs cover not only stretching and range of motion, but also strengthening and targeted [...]

Do I need surgery to get rid of my frozen shoulder?

Keith Scott — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:13 +0000

Probably the most common question that I have heard regarding frozen shoulder, is whether surgery is required to totally get rid of the frozen joint? While I will say that some people will probably need surgery based on their particular circumstance, the real answer that I give is probably not. The majority of frozen shoulder [...]

3 Ways to Eliminate ‘Back Pain’ from Sleeping

Keith Scott — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:04:44 +0000

Some people have worse back pain when they sleep. Why is it that sleeping causes back pain? Sleeping positions can cause abnormal spinal alignments during the night, and therefore cause muscles and other soft-tissue to become overly stretched. This will in turn cause muscle spams, knots and other painful issues in the muscles that surround [...]

Getting rid of neck pain

Keith Scott — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:54:24 +0000

If you live with neck pain, you know it can be a real “pain in the neck!” (Bad joke, I know) Check out the video below where I show you a very quick and easy way to get rid of neck and upper back/shoulder pain with a great soft-tissue/self-massage technique. Leave me a comment and [...]

Fixing your shoulders – Part I

Keith Scott — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:06:01 +0000

If you have a shoulder problem, chances are you could and will benefit from some good, old fashion corrective exercises. Check out my video below where I will show you a few key exercises that will help you start to fix those shoulders and get rid of any pain you might be living with.