Why is my shoulder so stiff?

Technology changes life. Some jobs nowadays often need to be done while sitting, and often need to be done in front of a computer. This is why many people have developed the habit of not wanting to exercise. If you sit for a long time, it may cause muscle stiffness and your shoulders will often feel stiff. If you are not careful, it may easily induce cervical spondylosis and other causes. Therefore, for people who work at a desk for a long time, they should do moderate exercise to stretch the shoulder muscles to avoid chronic strain.

Why are my shoulders so stiff?

1. What causes stiff shoulders?

Based on the situation described, it is considered to be periarthritis of the shoulder or cervical spondylosis. It is recommended that you pay attention to rest, avoid facing the computer for a long time, and exercise the shoulder joint appropriately. This situation may be caused by chronic muscle strain. You need to change your body position frequently and not always stay in the same position. You can do some physical therapy and massage.

2. What to do if your shoulder muscles are stiff

1. Correct your posture regularly

Humans use their necks and shoulders to support the weight of their heads, which is about 5 kg. If they hunch over or stand with one foot supporting their center of gravity, the weight of the head that their shoulders and neck need to bear will increase, which may lead to stiff shoulders.

Posture correction is required regularly. Improve your posture by lifting your chest and head to a line above your ankles, as if your head is suspended by a line from the ceiling.

2. Sit on a slightly higher chair

People who operate computers while sitting on low chairs should pay special attention. If you sit too far back, you will hunch over without realizing it. In addition, when you hunch your back, you unconsciously apply force to your shoulders, which can cause fatigue of the shoulder muscles and poor blood circulation.

Choosing a slightly higher chair can help you maintain a good posture by using a cushion or support to raise your hips above your knees.

3. People who need to use computers for a long time need to stretch the muscles around their shoulders

Operating the computer for a long time and maintaining the same posture will make the muscles around the shoulders become stiff. And poor blood circulation can also lead to shoulder stiffness.

It is very effective to do muscle stretching exercises when you get away from the computer every hour. It is enough to move your shoulders left and right ten times. It is very simple and feasible, so please try it.

4. Stairs are better than escalators

One of the causes of stiff shoulders is lack of exercise. The contraction of the foot muscles can make blood circulate more smoothly in the body, so it is also called the "second heart". Taking the stairs can exercise the muscles in your feet and improve blood flow. Please give up elevators and escalators and take the stairs more often.