Mouse Shoulder and How to Get Rid of It
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มี.ค. 2018
- If you are in an office all day and in front of a computer using the mouse like crazy and your neck and back hurt...check this video out. Dr. G will explain what is going on and how the actual reason is not stress but muscle pain and your ergonomicless chair or desk.
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6:30 is what you’re here for.
Albert you’re a hero
Haha thx, was looking for this exact info
That video needed to be about 1 minutes from start to finish.
Albert should we make shorter videos? We are so used to patients wanting detailed explanations. We are all for shorter videos.
@@CatalystPT I liked the explanation. You also talked about how the pain can radiate down the arm and into the wrist, which is a problem for me also. After your explanation I now understand why I'm having this pain.
This is amazing info. I have been sitting at a computer for 10 years and in real pain. This really does help. Thank you very much.
Super welcome!
are you a real person tho
As in legit? For sure!
I've struggled with mouse shoulder for almost a year now, and visited a physiotherapist that gave me exercises do to but I feel like they didn't help and maybe even made it worse. After I watched this video, I'm now only been doing this exercise for a week because it actually feels like it helps. I haven't had nearly as much pain since I started doing it, it feels better every time after I did the exercise. A game changer for sure, thank you for this.
My muscles were dissolved slowly due to this mouse shoulder injury. 5 months long pain is cured with this simple exercise. Now I'm following proper ergonomics position to not to happen again. Thank you sir.
ganesanutube we are happy to hear we have helped you with this issue you were dealing with. Please share with others because this is affecting people worldwide!! It’s very prevalent and the solution is simple.
Did ur rear delts and upper back slowly and painfully get less muscles and more boney because mine has got worse and now feels like it could dislocate😩💪 im only 19 worse pain ive ever been through and ive had it for 3-4 months
I think i over worked in wrong position in gym and worn down my joints aswell
@@AlastairGames how many times did i do what a day?
Oh 😂u arent talkin to me
Ay i went to the hospital and doctors all they did was give me ibroprofen
I’ve been dealing with this pain for 6 months. It’s far worse in the morning. I’ve tried so many different things and nothing worked. I’ve been doing this for only 3 days now the pain is almost completely gone! I’m glad I found this video! Thanks!!!
anthony sekula remember to increase resistance as the exercise becomes easier and it’ll take 6 weeks for physiological muscle fiber turnover.
Catalyst PT I saw this video last night and headed over to tjmaxx and bought a 3 pack of thera bands for 4.99. I can say that after just one night of doing this every like 30 minutes for a good 4 hours I feel a lot better
@@Jp-gc6bh hi there! I was curious if this exercise was able to bring your long term relief beyond the first day? Thanks!
@@atlndnballer123 nope. Not at all lol, best bet is to go see a doctor. I just don’t have insurance and been trying to get it for a while now, been well over a year with the pain. It’s improved with time, I do stretches and just started the gym again but it’s there
@@Jp-gc6bh I’m sorry to hear that. I was asking because I also have had similar issues for two years now with my shoulder. That’s great that it has been improving with time- wish you continued recovery! Thanks for replying!
I literally did the exercise with you in the video, and IMMEDIATELY felt some minor relief. Thank you thank you.
Mate! You nailed it. Had no idea what has been happening to my shoulder/neck/arms for the past five years, but you picked it. Exact symptoms from sitting all day in front of screen with a mouse, getting progressively worse. All the exercises I've been doing have only exacerbated the symptoms. Pain has been almost unbearable day and night. Starting today with your theraband exercises. Fingers crossed...
what kind of exercises we talking here?
also if u experience it during night and morning, its due to ur shoulder popping forward. practice better sleeping posture catered to assisting ur arm. also DO NOT sleep on ur side the arm is on, that pops it way way forward and puts ur whole weight on ur arm, which rly is a lot worse for recovery
sleep on the other side if u have to, just not on ur aching arm
Thank you so much for this video. It has helped me tremendously. I've sat in front of a computer for over 20 years and every physical therapist I've seen continues to suggest neck stretches which have NEVER helped me in any way and I always wondered if it was making things worse. So happy to have found your videos.
Dude this feels great, i think its the right approach. Ill keep doing this.
Hi there! I was curious if you can share if this exercise brought about longterm pain relief? Thanks
Six months of therapy and a painful trip to the neurologist and I finally found the answer to my nerve pain. Thanks Doc, you just helped me a ton!
Check out Mouse 2.0 it has more exercises for the pain you are experiencing.
I'm lucky enough to be a patient of Dr. G. I snet this video to my wife who is starting to get mouse shoulder also.
Wanna say a big thank you! Discovered this explanation over a year ago and have done since, recurring shoulder nerve “shooting pains”, from years of an unsupported arm at computer desks, now nearly gone!
I second the guy who suggests vid showing exercise first, then explanation, or could do a brief explanation initially at least and save detail for last. Would be a shame if some impatient folk skipped the vid because of that, because the info is gold!
Thank you for the constructive feedback. Will take into account. It does take time for nerve pain to resolve due to its physiological make up.
THANK YOU for posting this.
WOW you explained that SO well! Can't wait to feel no pain!!
thanks a lot, you seriously got my back... I'm 19, computer scienze student and you described exactly my problem.
Computer Science student!!! You will need to keep your neck and shoulder muscles strong. Create or find a routine to prevent mechanical or tissue breakdown.
Good stuff doctor G ! I've managed to relieve some of my pain listening to you.
First video i found when i googled “mouse arm”, and the last one i’ll be needing . Feel so much better already thank you!
Stuff My Pillow make sure you increase resistance and reps!
Incredibly useful info. Been feeling this pain for months and now I understand why. Thanks very much!
So so helpful. I’m in chronic pain and this helps me start a get well plan. Wow! Thank you
Life saver! I have been in pain for months and even wakes me up at night now. Didn't understand what was happening until now and thought it was arthritis or worse. Will be using my stretch band every day now. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you! I never thought of doing this! Just liked and subbed.
awesome video , clear information and the exercise work !
Thank you Dr. G....great advice
You're an angel! You fixed in a few days what no one else could! Thanks for the exercise and I'll keep returning to you for more advice!
First time commenting on any youtube video. Just because you shared such useful information I just want to *Thank you so much!!* you must be a savior!
Wajeeha Memon thanks for watching!!
Thanks for the exercise! I've seen a lot of PT's but never learned of this exercise, but it makes a lot of sense!
Amazing advice, I just tried the arm stretch even without the resistance band and the relief was instant. Thank you!!!
Thanks Dr. G! This was so very helpful for my daughter. She was stretching but this makes sense.
Thank you!! This has been driving me insaaaaaaaane for months now, but I only connected all the seperate discomforts/pains as all part of the same imbalance and it's root cause today. Can't wait to have a full workday where I'm not compulsively stretching/cracking/popping everything in that chain all day long!
Respected Sir, I am from India, after 1000s of search I find your video is correct explanation. Thank you Sir,
Palanithurai Sattiarangam Thank you. Many years of study. If you could please share to help others.
Great video, Doc! Easy to understand and follow
Robert Kanoza thx happy to assist.
I have no idea how long Ive had this condition, years probably. I found this video 5 minutes ago and finally have some relief! Thank you!
Internot happy to help! Good luck on your rehabilitation!
So appreciate the thorough explanation and solutions. Thanks!
SuperMelloe don’t forget to increase the resistance of the band as you gain strength!
Holy cow THANK YOU sooooo much! Over the last four years I’ve been dealing with such extreme pain and nerve issues in these exact areas and went to three rounds of physical therapy , a bunch of specialists and tests and I’m only getting worse. They’re all stumped as to why my neck and shoulders and arms and hands are all hurting with numbness and nerve issues in there. When you described the long term symptoms as exactly that I got chills! It’s the first time I someone could describe what I’m experiencing and why. And yes, my job entails hours upon hours of mousing. I’ll be doing these exercises like mad now. There’s finally a light at the end of this painful tunnel!!!! I just wanted to say thank you! I so appreciate you posting this information!
Sarah Queen don’t give up! As long as you work in front of a computer you have to counter the daily effects of prolonged posturing. Please share to help others bc this is becoming a widespread issue!
Hi there! I was curious if you can share if this exercise brought about longterm pain relief? I too have been dealing with similar pains for 2 years. Thanks!
Hey mate thankyou so much for this video. I've had cronic pain inbetween my spine and shoulder blade for over 8 months. Got to a point i couldnt bend down and had constant nerve pain that shot to my shoulder and down to my hands. Between your strengthening technique and weekly hard chinese massage, my pain has completely disappeared in 1.5 months. Chiro, meds, phyiso nothing worked and all google lookups provide you with is cancer scares. So again thankyou for this video. You sir are a life saver i can now bend down without any pain what so ever and sleep like a champion. Edit my issue was working from home during covid on computer with bad posture and no stretching breaks for 17 hours a day.
Thank you so much! Instant relief 😍😍🤤 I will continue to do this!
I seriously can’t thank you enough. I’ve done yoga, massage, went to the chiropractor with no relief, but I just did that band work out and it targeted the exact areas of my pain
Hey Kim, strengthen the neck muscles as well, it will eradicate all of it.
@@CatalystPT wat exercises for the neck?
Thanks man, this video was really informative!
Omg thank you so much and I was about to call a doctor until I stumbled upon this and tried it for a few weeks and immediately felt better by the day and you are truly a legend
This is amazing! Thank you for explaining the pain! I will try the stretches out! 😄
No stretching, contract those muscles!!
After months of pain you solved my issue. Thank you so much.
Thank you. This is the first video I aw for doing actual workouts, which makes perfect sense but not something we often don't think of. I also ice it at night by placing an icepack under a towel under my shoulder when I sleep-it helps a lot.
Thanks for this. The exercise has helped relieve the symptoms described on the video.
Very informative!
4 months of painful breathing and no sleep wiped out after 3 days of doing this!! Amazing!
Incredibly helpful
Thank you for this video!! Pandemic-era work from home has been brutal on my shoulder, and I looked everywhere for a solution before finding this video. This did the trick!!
Have been mousing since 1991 for my work as graphic designer. I will try these easy therapy-band exercises. Thanks so much!
Thank you - this really helped a lot! And it started helping me on the very first day. Awesome
This really helps! Thank you so much for sharing!
This makes so much sense. I am doing those very stretches you showed as not to do which I must say they have not been helping and making it worse. I am going to get some Theraband today! Thank you
This worked instantly and I am almost certain if I stick to it it will help dramatically. Thank you so much. I fell into the trap of doing stretches to fix it... on the first try the difference was noticably different than all the streches I did. I didn't have a band handy but I used my bowflex with the resistance rods on a light resistance and what a game changer. Will have to watch more of your videos for sage wisdom
Thx. The bow flex is a much better tool than resistance bands.
Thank you. I had no idea what was going on but this explains it.
Really well explained. Happened to me while working as a dental hygienist and had to give it up. Still get problems now as work at computer, mostly caused by the mouse
I am doing stretching for many years. The past week developed this pain because of lockdown and sitting in front of a PC. I presumed got my shoulder bone damaged. Thanks to CPT for great help. I have circulated this video among my groups.
Thimmaiah JN don’t forget to increase the resistance of the band as you gain strength. Also check out our new video mouse shoulder 2.0 released earlier this year with more exercises!!
That helped a lot, finally, thank you!!!
Omg, thank you SO much for this. I was in agony and thought I was going to have to stop using my computer mouse all together. I tried this exercise and felt immediate relief. Thanks again!
Hi there! I was curious if you can share if this exercise brought about longterm pain relief? Thanks!
@@atlndnballer123 I wouldn't say it's a long term relief technique. Just like any other "warmup" exercise, it's something you'll need to do on a regular basis. But it really does work. Hope this helps!
@@Susan-lw8bu thank you for your reply, I appreciate that!
@@atlndnballer123 You're very welcome!
This is VERY helpful! Thank you for posting. Would also love a video on what to do about painful scalene muscles.
Laura Sinkins painful scalene muscles is a sign of progression of mouse shoulder. Your scalene muscles are basically carrying your shoulder girdle. Check out our second video mouse shoulder 2.0 released earlier this year. Don’t let it get worse!!
My shoulder's been killing me for so long and I thought it was the way I was sleeping, never once considered mouse use. Anyways I tried the exercise and felt nearly immediate relief after a couple reps, thanks Doc!
Jordan Day don’t forget to increase resistance as you gain strength.
Hi there! I was curious if you can share if this exercise brought about longterm pain relief? I too have a similar pains. Thanks!
Best demonstration!
just what I needed! thank you!
First video I have ever felt the need to comment on despite having been using TH-cam for over a decade. Have watched countless videos and even more articles trying to sort this problem, but not one of them has explained the cause and cure for this issue as clearly and succinctly as you have. Having just tried one quick set with my theraband after watching this video my problematic shoulder already feels better and looks much more symmetrical. Thank you!
j heard thanks for the feedback, it encourages to keep providing videos to provide guidance in the healthcare realm. PS remember to increase the resistance of your band as the exercise becomes easier.
@@CatalystPT Hey again. Was just wondering if you've ever seen a case of 'mouse shoulder' where some of the cervical vertebrae are pulled off centre towards the offending shoulder due to tightness in the neck/trap region? I ask, because having been trying this exercise out, in addition to my shoulder feeling a lot better, it seems as if the curving of my c-spine has pulled back towards centre which is great. Am I imagining this or is it feasible?
j heard we see it all the time. The shoulder girdle is the foundation to the neck. You will have improved cervical mechanics and support when you strengthen the shoulder.
Hi there! I was curious if you can share if this exercise brought about longterm pain relief? I too have been dealing with similar pains for 2 years. Thanks!
Thank you very much for posting this. I happend to have some theraband kicking around... can feel it working straight away. Thanks!
Love your relaxed and fact-based educating. Thank you. Crap, my shoulder looks pretty twisted, gonna go do the excercises now.
It is amazing and kind of shocking how many other videos will tell you you need to STTTREEEETCH it out
Chris Preston I totally agree! It’s shocking. So the tightness people feel is the muscle fiber stretched out and stretching it only feeds into the problem. Thanks for watching!!
A good pal of mine who came visit us this weekend recommended this video. Quite randomly I mentioned to her that I would get sore in this part of my back when I would take a deep breath, and that it was always sore irrespective. She immediately mentioned that a friend of hers who works at a desk as much as I do had the very same problems and she learnt from the best....Dr. G!!!
I'm going to start this now and hopefully it solved the problem because it's bloody sore!
I will try this now itself. Thanks in advance.
Excellent video--I feel better already!
Out of desperation, I found this video. Using the mouse is when it aches the most. I'm going to chiropractor, massage therapist and physical therapy. All have helped to some degree but nothing keeps it from coming back. They have all helped correct my posture, forward leaning head and spine issues. However, the PT prescribed this exercise but he also had me doing the stretching ones that you showed not to do. It is amazing that once I stopped doing those and did more of the band exercises, I'm feeling so much better. Thank you!!
Thank you very much for this video!
i'm searching youtube like crazy for a solution, from all those videos, this one was the best.
Derrick koyt check out our updated version. th-cam.com/video/WjNcbkTu_no/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, Dr. G. Big help!!!
Michael Olmsted let us know if we can do anything else to help.
Thanks brother. That was great.
This is great! I am a video editor (22 years) and have these exact symptoms! I hope this will help. Everyone (doctors) have been telling me to stretch wrong. I will try this.
Should work, start with light weight and progress as needed.
I have a laptop task for more than 25 years. Thanks for your input definitely will try the theraband exercise
Very helpful video! Thanks!! Will try this and send an update
Redhatch ‘ let me know. Don’t forget to increase the resistance as you get stronger!!
Dr. G, thank you, thank you, thank you! I have suffered for a life time or at least 20 years. I do not recall from all my trips to the physician, physical therapist, the chiroprator, massage therapist, youtube videos, heating pads, NSAIDS, doorways, friends and family that I have used for RELIEF gave this exercise & explanation. #Priceless
Dot Red your very welcome!! You are the reason I make these videos.
Me too! Very sore and broke, I wish I had found this video first
Very solid idea
Looks like I may have found what I’m looking for...thanks Doc!
I have not done research in this at all and it appeared on my recommended. Funny thing is I'm a gamer new to mouse and keyboard and have been getting pain the muscle near my shoulder blade. Thanks for this.
You will need to create or find a neck and shoulder routine to prevent future mechanical and tissue breakdown.
Thank you! 🙏
Wow! Thank you so much. It definitely helped a lot. 🤙
THANK YOU SO MUCH YOUR AMAZING. THIS HELPS AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. YAY!!
Wow. Thank you so much. I have had this pain worsening for months and now it seems really simple. I can't wait to start doing this!!
Katie Fan don’t forget to add resistance as you gain strength!
Hi there! I was curious if you can share if this exercise brought about longterm pain relief? I too have been dealing with similar pains for 2 years. Thanks!
@@atlndnballer123 I think it definitely depends on what the specific pain is that you have. I ended up doing physical therapy for about 5 or 6 months because the pain got so bad, which included exercises like this and I didn't have much improvement. I stopped PT for a few months and I recently decided on a whim to try a chiropractor which has actually helped so much with only 2 weeks! Not sure if this will help you, but I recommend trying something for a month or two and if it's not helping at all, try something else.
@@katiefan58 thank you for replying! Oh that’s great that chiropractor has been helpful for you! I actually haven’t tried that yet. And I understand what you mean about trying something for a decent amount of time before quitting on it!
Exactly my problem, plus hitting tennis balls 2-3 times a week, my shoulder was not happy. I totally appreciate the explanation because I could feel the elongation, but really not putting the pieces together. Thanks a ton !
This video helped me sooooo much, I had been suffering from the dreaded mouse shoulder from working long hours and not having an arm rest, I literally had this pain for months till it got to the point where I couldn't work for 30 min without it coming too painful to carry on, I saw a Chairo practitioner which relied the pain a bit but what they recommended ( using a big on the floor for the upper back roller ) had some relief but it would come back with vengeance, I then had to take time off from work as it got too bad. I rested it a few days till the pain lessened then did the exercise with the thera band, first just 3 x 10 1 day , then 3 x 10 2 times a day , now 3 x10 3 times a day, I also had a tight shoulder at the front so did chest stretches to loosen that and honestly its more or less gone, I have been starting to work again in short periods and no pain and an planning to slowly build my work time up again with taking regular breaks and continuing building the muscles up, I also bought a left handed mouse so if it feels tight I can switch for a while, but thank you so much guys this video has helped me so much after having pain for nearly 6 months!!!
Thank you so much! I was stretching wrongly as you said. Really helpful
Makes sense once we know what's causing those pain on our shoulder/back area :) thank you!
thanks doctor .. really help full
You are very welcome!
GREAT ADVICE... thank you
FRANCES MULLANE happy to help!
Thankyou so much! I went to therapy for this and out of the exercises they had me do, this was not one of them.
Add them your regimen!
This is great - thank you! I like the explanation before the exercise, but the extra, non-essential material made me a bit impatient and I skipped to 6:30 as suggested below. Later, I came back for the explanation.
Great video
I have started to get immediate relief so thank you! Is it possible to do too much of this stretch? Respect man 👍😃
Thank you so much for this. I’ve spent a long time trying to deal with mouse shoulder. I’ve tried arm rests, icing, painkillers, and stretching. I just watched this video, and after about a week my shoulder has pretty much cured itself.
Hi there! I was curious if you can share if this exercise brought about longterm pain relief? I too have a similar pains for 2 years. Thanks!
@@atlndnballer123 it worked for me, I haven’t had any problems. If it doesn’t work for you, I’d consider a quick trip to a physician or just calling your doctor
@@westmafiasector8136 that’s great that it worked out for you! Thank you for replying!
After ten years of pain when using my right arm (started at university using a mouse) now it hurts even when cleaning, washing my hair and washing dishes after 5 mins into any activity which is using my arm at an extended length and this has helped!!!!!! Been doing it 3 days and it eases the pain. Thank you. Will continue to do it.
Rebecca Murray don’t forget to increase the resistance of the band to continue improving the strength of the back of the shoulder girdle!! Good luck 👍🏻!
Hi there! I was curious if you can share if this exercise brought about longterm pain relief? Thanks!
@@atlndnballer123 hello no I have to keep doing it from time to time I think its an injury which will never be healed fully but once its flared up I exercise it and have it massaged and it does help x
Thank you
holy crap that makes so much sense i didn't even know there was a name for it. its been driving me so crazy. and to think all i had to do was stop stretching and just do that move damn the more you know. thanks so much for doing this video i immediately noticed the relief just from doing it one time my shoulder already feels ten times better then it did.
KatrinaVamp don’t forget to add resistance as you gain strength. Thx for watching.
Hi there! I was curious if you can share if this exercise brought about longterm pain relief? I too have a similar pains. Thanks!
Wow this helps alot ❤️
I've been in pain for years it just fixed. Thank you so much