Gymnastics for the shoulder joint: exercises, features and recommendations

Gymnastics for the shoulder joint is a treatment method carried out under the supervision of a medical professional who has undergone special training.

A set of exercises, correctly selected, will help prevent the onset and progression of diseases characteristic of this joint.

Gymnastics and physiotherapy exercises: what are the benefits?

Performing certain movements during gymnastics has a positive effect on the individual's body:

• the range of motion is restored;
• residual effects of the inflammatory degenerative process stop;
• tissue nutrition is restored;
• in the affected area, microcirculation and blood circulation processes improve;
• relieves tension from muscles and tendons;
• ligamentous structures are strengthened;
• muscle tone is gradually restored.

Contraindications to medical gymnastics

The following are cases where exercise is not recommended:

• exacerbated disease;
• high blood pressure;
• hyperthermia;
• chronic circulatory failure;
• severe pain in the damaged joint during exercise.

General requirements

Before you begin the complex of therapeutic exercises for the shoulder joint, you should familiarize yourself with some rules:

1. Begin a set of exercises from a supine position.
2. First of all, in case of shoulder-shoulder periarthritis, exercises of the upper limb, remote from the shoulder, should be involved.
3. Using massage before performing gymnastics can reduce the limited range of motion in the shoulder.
4. The pain syndrome of low intensity that occurs when performing exercises is not a reason for refusing medical gymnastics. It can be removed by taking drugs that have an analgesic effect.
5. The intensity of the load is increasing gradually.
6. The introduction of special sports equipment, such as a gymnastics stick, tape, dumbbells, ball, into the complex of exercises will help to achieve good results.

To obtain a lasting effect from therapeutic exercises, it is recommended to do it regularly.

Shoulder joint treatment with gymnastics

One of the frequent pathologies is a dislocation resulting from a decrease in the activity of the periarticular muscle tissue and weakening of the ligamentous apparatus. Unpleasant sensations and pain in the shoulder joint reduce working capacity and quality of life. Therapeutic exercises strengthen the muscles and ligaments around the joint, improve the circulation of intraarticular fluid and tone the muscles of the shoulder, normalize blood circulation, which, in turn, relieves pain and relieves swelling of the tissues. For the development of the shoulder joint, the so-called ground gymnastics is used. Its feature is that all exercises are performed while lying and sitting on the floor. Thanks to this, the compression load on the joints is eliminated. Gymnastics can be divided into several stages:

• First one . Exercises are performed, accompanied by contraction and relaxation of the muscle, movement in the joint.
• Second one . Exercise is aimed at stretching the muscles.
• Third . Meditative exercises aimed at complete relaxation.

Properly choose a gymnastics for the shoulder joint will help a qualified medical professional.

Arthrosis of the shoulder joint

This disease develops when changes occur in the cartilage, which are degenerative-dystrophic in nature. There are several reasons for the occurrence of this pathology, among them there are excessive physical exertion. Treatment is primarily aimed at eliminating pain and restoring normal metabolism in the cartilage tissue. Further, rehabilitation and preventive measures are carried out aimed at preventing the progression of the disease. Massage and gymnastics for the shoulder joint are the main methods of non-drug treatment.

A prerequisite is sparing loads and regular exercise. The implementation of this simple rule will minimize the movement of the joint to a minimum. An individual training system is developed for each patient.

Therapeutic exercises for arthrosis of the shoulder joint

With this disease, many patients undergo rehabilitation treatment according to the Bubnovsky method. The set of exercises he developed is aimed at reducing the strength of the pain syndrome and restoring movements in the damaged joint. Gymnastics is easy to perform and available for home use. Like other types of rehabilitation measures, it is done after removing the symptoms of an exacerbation of the disease. Immediately before doing the exercises right in bed, you need to stretch your arms up, then - spread apart and place under your head. This will be a small warm-up, allowing you to tune in to doing exercises and bringing skeletal muscles into tone. The next point to remember is breathing. On exhalation, i.e., when the skeletal muscles of the thoracic region are relaxed, all exercises are performed.

So, to normalize movements and improve metabolic processes in the treatment of shoulder arthrosis, gymnastics is recommended by the method of Dr. Bubnovsky:

• In a sitting or standing position (as is more convenient), lift dumbbells or special rubber bandages in front of you , which provide resistance when lifting. The weight of the dumbbells is selected individually in the range from one to four kilograms.
• In a sitting position, straighten your arms with dumbbells forward and move them apart. Repeat 15 to 20 times.

The Bubnovsky technique has several variations. Before performing exercises, be sure to consult with doctors.

Periarthritis of the shoulder blade

With this pathology, the inflammatory process covers the periarticular tissues of large joints (capsules, ligaments, as well as the tendons and muscles that surround them). Persons of middle or old age are most susceptible to this disease.

The causes of the disease are heavy loads, hypothermia, cervical osteochondrosis or trauma. In the treatment of periarthritis of the shoulder joint, gymnastics with the right set of exercises with regular performance will bring a positive result. However, it should be remembered that these therapeutic measures are performed in the stage of remission of the disease.

Exercises of Dr. Popov

Physiotherapeutic procedures together with therapeutic exercises give a lasting effect. There are many different techniques that are aimed at restoring joint mobility. The most effective for the shoulder joint gymnastics Popov. He managed to create a special method of treating the disease, which consists of several exercises aimed at restoring the affected limb. The following gymnastic exercises (the time to complete one is 5 seconds, repeat 10 times) are performed daily in the morning:

1. Walking on the spot. Sit on the edge of the chair with your legs apart. Move with your feet, as if walking. The hands at the same time slide down the hips.
2. Muscle and ligament relaxation. Make smooth movements with your shoulders, while your hands are in a relaxed state. Further bend and straighten, continuing to move your shoulders. Perform all movements at a slow pace.
3. Sawing shoulders forward. Extend your arms in front of you, with your shoulders make movements in the form of a figure eight.
4. Give up. Breathe in and pushing your shoulders forward to cross your arms over your chest. Return to the starting position upon exhalation.
5. Circular movements are performed forward and backward with the elbows.
6. With your feet shoulder-width apart, lean forward, while trying to reach your feet that are inward. When straightening, to reduce the shoulder blades, socks while looking out.
7. Put your hands on your shoulders, elbows to perform sipping in front of you.
8. Drop your arms completely relax. After inhaling, raise them up, while exhaling, lower them.

Exercises are performed while sitting. Gymnastics is stopped if discomfort occurs during its performance. After removing the pain syndrome, classes can be continued. Gymnastics Popov helps to develop the mobility of the affected joint of the limb, and also allows you to return the shoulder girdle to the physiological tone.

Conclusion

Therapeutic gymnastics for the shoulder joint together with drug therapy alleviates the patient's condition, reduces soreness and promotes faster rehabilitation. However, it must be remembered that recovery is a lengthy process and you should not expect instant results.