Shoulder Injury Recovery - Rotator Cuff Ball Release

Insync Physiotherapy
604-566-9716
4088 Cambie St. #102
Vancouver, BC   V5Z 2X8

Do you have a chronically sore or stiff shoulder? Do you use your shoulder repetitively or exert it intensely in sports like throwing, hitting, lifting or rock climbing? If yes, then this recovery exercise might just be one of the right exercises for you. Start with a release ball, either a very soft one to start or a stiffer one like a lacrosse type of density) and place it under the back part of your shoulder blade lying down on top of it. Take a big breath in then slowly exhale as you relax your body and the back of your shoulder into the ball. Then using the ball as a pressure point release gently and slowly roll over the ball while trying to keep the body relaxed. Do this for a few minutes and find 2 to 3 other areas in the muscle to repeat this on. If you have any abnormal pain or discomfort or are unsure about what you are doing consult a local physiotherapist before continuing.