by Butch Phelps | May 24, 2022 | Shoulder pain, Stretching
We have all heard our parents say to us, “Stand up straight, pull those shoulders back, and stop slouching.” Some people could never hold their shoulders in that position very long and as soon as their parents left the room the slouching shoulders would return, right?...
by Butch Phelps | Oct 5, 2021 | Shoulder pain
I would say that easily more than half my clients come to see me with tight shoulders and a stiff neck. What’s funny is, when I see a new client, I can almost predict with 95% accuracy that they will have stiff shoulders and neck. Our lives today pretty much guarantee...
by Butch Phelps | Sep 29, 2021 | Neck Pain, Shoulder pain
What? Walking can cause pain? Let me tell you how that happens. I love seeing more and more people getting into walking for exercise. My neighborhood is filled with walkers each day. Walking for 30 minutes a day at a fast pace is very beneficial for your heart, lungs,...
by Butch Phelps | Aug 3, 2021 | Shoulder pain
What is forward head posture and why is it important to understand? Last week I had several people come into my office with neck and shoulder pain. They ranged in age from mid-thirties to seventies. Each person was different and did different things; however, the...
by Butch Phelps | Jun 14, 2021 | Shoulder pain
Each week I see people coming into my office with pain starting at the top of the shoulder and then runs down their arm. Most of the pain seems to be in the deltoid area or the top of the arm. Many clients have gone to doctors, physical therapists, and tried gadgets...
by Butch Phelps | Oct 8, 2020 | Shoulder pain
The Surprising Source of Shoulder Pain Would you believe it if I told you that the secret to relieving shoulder pain is in your ankles? It may like a kooky idea, but it is an idea grounded in the mechanics of our bodies. Most people think that is logical to assume...
