Shoulder Pain During Bench Press? Try Engaging Your Back
When most people think about the bench press, they think it’s all chest and arms. But your back plays a key role too. Using your back properly helps you lift safely and more effectively. Why Engage Your Back Your back muscles — especially the lats, traps, and rhomboids — help stabilise your shoulder blades. That […]
How Understanding Pelvic Positioning Can TransformYour Exercise and Rehab
What Is Pelvic Tilt? The pelvis is the bowl-shaped bone that you feel when you are told to “put your hands on your hips”. A helpful way to understand pelvic tilt/movement is by imagining it as a bowl filled with water. Different muscles influence control forwards and backwards tilting of the pelvis. Learning how to […]
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Why Strength and Control Matter in Rehab
Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain we see in clinic. The rotator cuff plays a vital role in controlling and stabilising the shoulder during movement—so when it’s injured, even simple tasks like reaching overhead or lifting a light object can become uncomfortable or difficult. Whether the issue is […]
How to Improve Your Shoulder Range of Motion: A Systematic Approach
Assessment Improving range of motion starts with an assessment. An assessment is essential for the following reasons: Stretching Exercises Based on the assessment, if muscle tightness is identified as a contributing factor to the range of motion restriction, stretching may be prescribed. Some common shoulder girdle muscles that benefit from stretching include: latissimus dorsi, pectorals, […]
