Top 5 Reasons You Can't Fix Your Uneven Shoulders - Get Changes that STICK!

Top 5 Reasons You Can't Fix Your Uneven Shoulders

Uneven shoulders are a common postural asymmetry that can be bothersome both for functional reasons and for aesthetic reasons.

While certainly symmetry tends to be associated with desirable traits such as enhanced longevity, health and attractiveness, asymmetry in the body is the norm.

When we see uneven shoulders, this is often pretty normal within a certain range, but when it is really significant, this can often be a sign that other areas of life are also significantly out of balance.

In regards to the way we move, we can think about a hierarchy like this:

Level One: General wellness, state of the body (nervous system, immune system, circulatory system, etc.)

Level Two: Basic functions like breathing, swallowing, etc. These are things we do everyday that are patterned and can influence alignment and movement patterns as well as the systems that need to be in good shape for us to have a good state of general wellness.

Level Three: Orientation in space. This is overall where we feel our body should be to operate "normally." This is often a result of our body making it easier for us to breathe and function, but many times, even if we take care of levels one and two, our brain is still used to being in a certain position in space. Activities that re-orient us towards a more balanced position help this.

Level Four: Mobility and body shape (compression and expansion). Being able to elongate or expand certain areas and shorten or compress certain areas allows us to change the shape of our body to more easily accomplish movements in a variety of positions. Specific retraining and breathing drills work well for this.

Level Five: Position-Specific Strength. Once we can achieve positions more easily, we then need to test our ability to maintain these strategies under load. Progressive strengthening that incorporates movements in desirable positions helps change to actually STICK!

If you don't have levels 1 and 2 in place, don't think jumping right to levels 3-5 is going to have any significant positive effect.

00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Reason One: General State of Nervous System
02:18 - Reason Two: Over-Breathing
04:01 - Reason Three: Orientation In Space
05:19: - Reason Four: Shape of The Rib Cage
07:01 - Reason Five: Positional Strength
07:58 - Lateral Pelvic Tilt?

[PhilosophiCat]

I've been to so many physios, osteopaths, chiropractors, etc and none of them could ever tell me why my shoulders were so uneven. Your explanation about the rib cage rotation was spot on and I'm gobsmacked that no other professional I've seen ever mentioned this. Thank you very much!

[maryjomagar]

So happy to see you back!
Wow, I sure fit this video, points 1 to five, and finally reached 5 where I become stronger month to month, year to year, but I still have a nervous system that loves to overreact and try to put me back to square one, but at least it is square two or three by now. Love your videos, always thoughtful, well planned, and above all, filled with substance.

[amyhoop]

Best I have seen on this subject. You provide the "how to" and you are the only one that goes into how to make it stick. Thank you so very much!

[catherinemurray]

You are v brilliantly explaining thank you ❤

[fineartlifestyling]

This is where integrating somatic movement (originally created by Dr. Hanna) is very helpful. It’s very gentle and it is a neurological method of relaxing and releasing tense muscles that are patterned over time by targeting the autonomic nervous system.

[mikba]

excelent video!! could you do an example video examplf exercisese showing how to reposition the ribage expandin the right anterior chest wall and left posterior chest wall? amaizing

[iniminimainimo]

Hello! First of all I love your videos you are great! Second of all, I am an athlete and I apply your methods to my training. But i feel like my walking is compromised. By walking I mean the position of the foot and the mechanics of stepping. Which part of the foot do I use? How does it affect the rest of my mechanics? All these questions that I have no answer to. Can you make a video integrating cues on walking and correct posture while doing so? Also with running would be great! Thank you very much!!

[tc-]

Great and informative video! It would be immensely helpful if you would give examples of activities that help in achieving mentioned goals.

Also, since I'm trying to make sense of everything, what is your suggestion in regard to watching order of your videos/playlists?

[HaroldSeaman]

Great vid, I have had bad left neck shoulder and back pain for 7 years now, multiple tests and treatment but nothing working at all, lost my gardening job because of this issue, just desperate to get back to full health again. I have a fallen arch on right foot which I have tried to correct, is this something that will have a major effect on the left shoulder through hip displacement or is it likely to be more then just that? Also what is your opinion on graston massage?

[sameersubba]

Sir i have recognised my shoulder uneven to other and the right side of should is not growing sane as the left it me feel bad and i lost confidence

[thomasshakelton]

Could scoliosis be at the root cause of the problem and can it be fixed in adults? all the best from austria

[AbukmalukAbukAmos-ewbl]

Hello master good evening have been gyming but I realize that my shoulder was balance i need help from you

[entitiessoul]

Does this also deactivates the obliques as well? I NOTICE mine don't exist and I don't feel them.

[sameersubba]

can u suggest me some tips to correct 💯 it has been from 2yrs but still

[fastnfuriousu]

In order to reorient rib cage we need to reorient our pelvis? So I guess 90-90 and all fours exercises 💡

[nargisbbyounis]

Hello

I messaged you a few days ago and mentioned my footwear was causing strange issues up my back and you mentioned it could be some sort of faulty position in space kind of thing. I apologise if I said that wrong. I’ve actually had results from an x ray back and they’ve said it’s bilateral pincer deformities… do you think this could cause my issues up my back and tension/pain in SI joint areas? FYI I have an anterior tilt too. Thanks in advance

[amih]

can faulty diaphragm function cause pelvic tilt like left Aic right Bc and bow legs knees therefore i have always contact in outer edge of the heel and some kind of over pronate? whats is the root cause😢 one day back pain, one day hip pain, shoulder pain and now knee pain .im devastated