Your shoulders are some of the busiest joints in your body, combining extensive flexibility with surprising strength. All that ability is because we need them for the heavy jobs of daily life. Unfortunately, that work can lead to pain. While shoulder pain is highly correlated with certain occupations and older age, it’s also common in the general population and can often be resolved with exercise.
“Shoulder pain is something we see often in the clinic, and many of our shoulder patients have been struggling with pain for an extended period,” said Elke Velz, a certified strength and conditioning specialist.