Hi Joanne! There you go. Now you see what the issue is. Anatomy knowledge empowers us! Take it slow... your body DOES want to come back into alignment! Love, Sherry
Hi Sherry, I love your classes and incorporate some new movements into my own classes. I would just like to comment on the floor work with the ball in this video. Having hyper-sensitivity in my back, I injured myself with ball work on the floor (in a class many years ago.) I have since found ball work do-able by placing the ball between me and a wall (I use a rubber ball as it grips a bit better) and leaning back against the wall and doing the arm movements. I can adjust the lean (feet further or closer to the wall) and therefore the amount of pressure/weight to suit my back. Thank you so much for your videos and your wonderful presence!
Hi Harriet! I am with you 100% with the ball work! I have students that do the wall option using a sock so they can grab a hold of it and keep it from falling. Thanks for pointing out that very important option for those with sensitivity in this area! Sending LOVE and healing blessings to you! Sherry
As another who has 'predominant arm-itis'....and noting it getting worse with each passing day...what daily poses and/or exercises are recommended to undo this? And which to avoid? Thanks.
Hi! Welcome to the Predominant arm-itis club! The key is to counteract the repetitive movements with the opposite movements. For me, than means rolling my shoulder backwards in a circle and extending that arm out to the side thumb up, and then pull it back and squeeze the shoulder blades together. AVOID anything that rounds your shoulders forward... or at least be conscious of when you are doing that. Make sense? Happy Healing to you! Sherry
Thanks! Arm to side, thumbs up....gets a 'thumbs up'! Also try to stand against wall with cactus arms pressed against, as often as possible. Sphinx pose is a fave (being I've also lost natural lower lumbar curve_. Am ever mindful (the mirror tells the ugly truth)....but any counter movements, now, seem to be fighting losing battle after waaaay too many years hunched over computer, sewing machine, etc. Will keep at it.
Keep at it! It took me almost 5 years to get my range of motion back in my right shoulder. Don't rush or force it. Slow, easy, gentle movements to loosen up the bound muscles, tendons and ligaments will then help to get the bones to move back into their natural position. It is NEVER too late:) Good luck! Love, Sherry
Thanks, again. I know...slow and steady. Unlike you, my dominant right arm has good range, flexibility...but shoulder rounds forward. Left shoulder lacks range, apt to lock up (crunchy, tender), but has better alignment (despite the gradual rounding in upper back and worsening posture I'm working to reverse). Really like the 'tray carry' exercise as it seems to help with both sides as well as back. Feels good in all affected areas. Appreciate your feedback. :)
Amazing! My one side is exactly how yours was years ago!
Hi Joanne! There you go. Now you see what the issue is. Anatomy knowledge empowers us! Take it slow... your body DOES want to come back into alignment! Love, Sherry
Hi Sherry, I love your classes and incorporate some new movements into my own classes. I would just like to comment on the floor work with the ball in this video. Having hyper-sensitivity in my back, I injured myself with ball work on the floor (in a class many years ago.) I have since found ball work do-able by placing the ball between me and a wall (I use a rubber ball as it grips a bit better) and leaning back against the wall and doing the arm movements. I can adjust the lean (feet further or closer to the wall) and therefore the amount of pressure/weight to suit my back. Thank you so much for your videos and your wonderful presence!
Hi Harriet! I am with you 100% with the ball work! I have students that do the wall option using a sock so they can grab a hold of it and keep it from falling. Thanks for pointing out that very important option for those with sensitivity in this area! Sending LOVE and healing blessings to you! Sherry
As another who has 'predominant arm-itis'....and noting it getting worse with each passing day...what daily poses and/or exercises are recommended to undo this? And which to avoid? Thanks.
Hi! Welcome to the Predominant arm-itis club! The key is to counteract the repetitive movements with the opposite movements. For me, than means rolling my shoulder backwards in a circle and extending that arm out to the side thumb up, and then pull it back and squeeze the shoulder blades together. AVOID anything that rounds your shoulders forward... or at least be conscious of when you are doing that. Make sense? Happy Healing to you! Sherry
Thanks! Arm to side, thumbs up....gets a 'thumbs up'! Also try to stand against wall with cactus arms pressed against, as often as possible. Sphinx pose is a fave (being I've also lost natural lower lumbar curve_. Am ever mindful (the mirror tells the ugly truth)....but any counter movements, now, seem to be fighting losing battle after waaaay too many years hunched over computer, sewing machine, etc. Will keep at it.
Keep at it! It took me almost 5 years to get my range of motion back in my right shoulder. Don't rush or force it. Slow, easy, gentle movements to loosen up the bound muscles, tendons and ligaments will then help to get the bones to move back into their natural position. It is NEVER too late:) Good luck! Love, Sherry
Thanks, again. I know...slow and steady. Unlike you, my dominant right arm has good range, flexibility...but shoulder rounds forward. Left shoulder lacks range, apt to lock up (crunchy, tender), but has better alignment (despite the gradual rounding in upper back and worsening posture I'm working to reverse). Really like the 'tray carry' exercise as it seems to help with both sides as well as back. Feels good in all affected areas. Appreciate your feedback. :)