Sloughing Shoulders

[sprinter11]

im 6'1 and ive developed a bit of a slough.

my shoulders tend to come forward without me even realising and when i do try to straighten them there is a slight pain.

Anybody experienced anything similar?

I am paranoid now and want to straighten up my posture.

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/9/7/7/5/2/webim...

Is the above worthwhile trying out?

Thanks

[pacman1]

We all do it on occasions. But if you're finding you are doing it more often than not, you need to make a concious effort to stand up staight.
Apply your mind.

[Muntu]

A visit to the doctor's?




and a dictionary

[sprinter11]

im trying to apply my mind and do straighten it up.

Will get an appointment see what Dr says.

My grandad use to make me stand up against a wall, i use to hate doing it now but deeply regret it!

[BliarOut]

sprinter11 said:

im trying to apply my mind and do straighten it up.

Will get an appointment see what Dr says.

My grandad use to make me stand up against a wall, i use to hate doing it now but deeply regret it!

Get your puny ass down the gym

[sprinter11]

any particular exercises?

[carmonk]

If you're sloughing your shoulders that's serious, being that 'slough' means to fall off. However, if you're simply slouching then get down the gym and do some light shrugs and chin-ups and watch your posture when sitting.

[BliarOut]

sprinter11 said:

any particular exercises?

Get an induction with an instructor so you do it safely and your posture will resolve itself naturally.

[RemainAllHoof]

I find that simply seeing a thread on this has a subliminal (is that the correct word?) effect of making me pull my shoulders back.

[goldblum]

This is quite common.You will find plenty of exercises for the rhomboids online.These are the muscles of the upper/middle back that are mostly

responsible for pulling the shoulderblades into their correct position.


NB Don't forget if you work the muscles of your back with weights you should also work your chest (Agonist/Antagonist if memory serves) muscles

so there is no imbalance.

[sprinter11]

Cheers

Will start on sunday and keep you guys posted

[Pickled Piper]

Go see a chiropractor. They are invaluable in helping wit this type of issue. Also Google Alexander Technique. Longer term you may want to get some Alexander sessions.

pp

[GMJ]

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