Hi everyone, I’m really struggling with my arms, in particular what to do with them when out walking. My right arm hangs and is now causing pain in the top of my back. I asked the Physio at my last clinic appointment but he wasn’t very helpful, has anyone one got any ideas?
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Hi,
when mine plays up I wear a jacket and keep my hand in the pocket, I have also found that if I’m holding something, such as a bag, or the dog lead,(dog is attached i hasten to add) other muscles take over and stop it waving around.
as for exercise I use a resistance band and pull upwards to try a strengthen the shoulder, my physio suggestion.
another suggestion which you can do anywhere, try simply moving your shoulder blades together, using muscles below your shoulder blades, it’s a gentle movement but it helps strengthen other muscles, you will feel it tighten your front, it has reduced my shoulder drop,
Has your physio given you any exercises?As long as there’s golf and beer I’m happy
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Originally posted by Shaun View Post... if I’m holding something, such as a bag, or the dog lead,(dog is attached i hasten to add)
I do that shoulder blade exercise everyday too (in bed) I can't move them much nowadays but, hey ho, every little helps. I also do shoulder rolls and shrugs. My arms themselves are paralysed but I can move my shoulders. (I'm not Flail Arm though) 😘
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Originally posted by Shaun View PostHi,
when mine plays up I wear a jacket and keep my hand in the pocket, I have also found that if I’m holding something, such as a bag, or the dog lead,(dog is attached i hasten to add) other muscles take over and stop it waving around.
as for exercise I use a resistance band and pull upwards to try a strengthen the shoulder, my physio suggestion.
another suggestion which you can do anywhere, try simply moving your shoulder blades together, using muscles below your shoulder blades, it’s a gentle movement but it helps strengthen other muscles, you will feel it tighten your front, it has reduced my shoulder drop,
Has your physio given you any exercises?
Nothing from the physio but will try the exercises you have suggested
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Originally posted by Ellie View Post😂😂😂😂 Thanks for that laugh Shaun!
I do that shoulder blade exercise everyday too (in bed) I can't move them much nowadays but, hey ho, every little helps. I also do shoulder rolls and shrugs. My arms themselves are paralysed but I can move my shoulders. (I'm not Flail Arm though) 😘
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