Pushing the Edge

What if you wake up one morning with a new twinge in your shoulder from sleeping on it funny. Not good! A natural tendency is to hold the shoulder still so it won’t hurt. Instead, try moving it around gently, in shrugs and circles, to feel the edge of your comfort, where the hurting starts. Practice moving your shoulder to explore the information it has for you.  Discover where you feel a gentle tugging sensation just short of pain. Very gently, probe around and sense the shape of that borderline space. Then relax and breathe. Revisiting and exploring your shoulder throughout the day will allow your shoulder muscles to gradually re-decide to release the resistance that was causing the pain. This pattern can also be applied to older aches and pains, maybe even turning around long-held body limitations. Expand your range of motion. Expand your strength. Expand your flexibility. Every expansion includes feeling better!

Suggestion from Mariah Kaye, Senior Fitness Specialist, offering more fitness choices through MoveAnyWayFitness.com.