FreeMD® Shoulder Pain Prevention

Shoulder Pain

pain and inflammation

Prevention

Shoulder Pain Prevention

Prevention of shoulder pain may include:

Avoid repetitive motion of the shoulder.
Warm up properly before exercise.
Perform shoulder stretches:

Stretch before and after exercise.

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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Shoulder Pain References:

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