be highly affected.
You pretty much need your shoulder blades for everything, so follow the instructions below!
- Sit in a chair very close to a table with your back against the back of the chair.
- Place the unaffected arm on the table with your elbow bent and palm down. Do not move this arm during the exercise.
- Place the affected arm on the table, palm down, with your elbow straight.
- Without moving your trunk, slide the affected arm forward, toward the opposite side of the table. You should feel your shoulder blade move as you do this.
- Relax your arm and repeat 5 to 7 times.
Shoulder Blade Squeeze
The shoulder blade is so important that we have a second exercise recommendation that can help with your posture as well.
After going through radiation treatment and sitting in a bed for weeks, maybe even months, you must begin or continue working on your posture.
This exercise can help increase the range of motion in your shoulder, but also help your posture in the long run. Check it out!
- Sit in a chair in front of a mirror. Face straight ahead. Do not rest against the back of the chair.
- Your arms should be at your sides with your elbows bent.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together, bringing your elbows behind you toward your spine. Your elbows will move with you, but don’t force the motion with your elbows. Keep your shoulders level as you do this. Do not lift your shoulders toward your ears.
- Return to the starting position and repeat 5 to 7 times.
In general, it’s important to keep your muscles working as much as possible. Before you begin any form of exercise, talk with your physician so they can help you come up with a specific plan that is safe and effective for you in the long run.