The supraspinatus muscle assists int ABDuction, especially in the first ~15* and is an important muscle in the force couple at the glenohumeral joint. Isometric ABDuction at the wall is an effective place to start when rehabilitating shoulder impingement or rotator cuff tendonitis.
The infraspinatus muscle externally rotates the upper arm bone (the humerus). It is one of the rotator cuff muscles and assists in pulling the humeral head down to maintain subachromial space. This is a crucial force couple with the deltoid when reaching overhead.
When performing resisted internal rotation at the shoulder, we are targeting the tendon and muscle of the subscapularis muscle of the rotator cuff.
Educational video: Basic anatomy, structure and function of the shoulder. This video may help you feel into what structures are relevant to your pain as well as the why behind your exercise selection.
This Pec stretch is a wonderful way to improve posture or counterbalance a work day at the computer. Learn how to manage numbness and tingling in the upper extremity through neurodynamics.
Determine appropriate number of sets and repetitions and how to progressively load the target tissue (the muscle that is being targeted in any given exercise) using mindfulness and body literacy.
Educational video: Basic anatomy, structure & function of the neck. Common ailments including: cervicogenic headaches, radiculopathy, and referred pain.