There’s no doubt that wheelchair users have sore, tired muscles from transferring and pushing a wheelchair all day long. The same can be said for individuals who use walkers.
Here’s some shoulder stretches to relieve the tension:
These stretches stretch out the muscles in the front of the shoulders and strengthen the muscles in the back to keep your shoulders balanced and healthy.
Shoulder Stretch #1
- Put your arm at a right angle and place it against a wall – just at the corner.
- Turn your chair away from your elbow until you feel a stretch in the front of your shoulder.
- Hold for 20 seconds, relax, then repeat.
Shoulder Stretch #2
- Straighten your arm and place it on the wall, at a slightly lower level from your shoulder.
- Turn your body away from your arm. This stretch helps lengthen the biceps.
- Hold for 20 seconds, relax, then repeat.
- Doing these stretches three times a week should help alleviate some shoulder pain.
Here’s to happy, healthy shoulders!