When you’re hurting day in and day out, you’re not your complete self. That constant discomfort restricts not only your mobility, but your emotional well-being. So how can you treat your pain and keep it at bay?
At Balanced Flow, we specialize in concierge physical rehabilitation, so shoulder pain relief in Chicago is exactly what we’re here to talk about.
Why Posture Matters in Shoulder Recovery
Posture plays a critical role in how your muscles work, rest, and recover. The way you hold your body directly affects how your shoulder muscles function. Poor posture, such as slouching or rounding forward, places extra stress on your shoulders. This position shortens the chest muscles, tightens the neck, and pulls the shoulders out of their optimal alignment.
Over time, these physical imbalances can lead to chronic pain and a pattern of movement that hinders your ability to heal from it. Correcting your posture reduces unnecessary strain, improves circulation, and allows the shoulders to move more freely. With proper alignment restored, good posture encourages faster, more complete recovery and lowers your risk of re-injury.
How Back Strength Protects Your Shoulders
To cut out pain long-term, you need to strengthen your back muscles and learn to move in a way that protects your shoulders. Through consistent resistance exercises, you can strengthen your upper body, helping you roll your shoulders down and back. This method helps you hold your body right, easing muscle strain and pain.
Interested in learning more about these strengthening exercises? Check out our recent blog post exploring the best shoulder exercises.
Introducing EMS Training at Balanced Flow
While traditional strengthening exercises are valuable and can reduce the pain in your shoulders, they aren’t the most efficient approach.
At Balanced Flow, we use electromyostimulation (EMS) technology to deliver 50,000 muscle contractions in a single 20-minute session. By targeting postural muscles with this treatment, we strengthen them much more efficiently than you ever could on your own.
When you sign up for EMS training, one of our experienced trainers helps you suit up in the EMS technology—Miha Bodytec. Next, they guide you through a series of simple yet strategic movements, aimed at improving your strength, mobility, and overall well-being. With fitness and rehab cross-training, our trainers provide a highly efficient session.
Say Goodbye to Shoulder Aches & Pains
Ready to achieve shoulder pain relief in Chicago? Schedule EMS training at Balanced Flow and begin improving your posture, performance, and pain.
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