Stiff left side trapezius and left shoulder pain
April 3, 2014
HI Guru
For nearly a year I’ve been suffering from a combination of a stiff left side trapezius and left shoulder pain that also radiates down my left arm to the elbow on occasions. Its a low level constant discomfort at best and at times its a low to medium pain. I have no problem rotating my shoulder but do feel pain when put under resistance.
Farooq
April 3, 2014
Hi Farooq
Sounds like an issue with your neck, due to you having a really stiff thoracic spine.
Try to get your thoracic spine moving better, but in doing so don’t overcompensate and put the excessive load into your neck – you’re already doing that!
That are some great stretches on a foam roller, have a good hard look at your working position and stop poking your chin out!
Try and tuck your chin in (not double!) by lifting your chest up – subtle changes go a long way
The Guru
Six Physio
