One of the common issues that our clients have is pain in the shoulder joint that results in limitations in their training. Shoulders are probably used more than any other joint in our body during our trainings. The instability of this joint and the range of motion of the joint can often cause issues. We use the shoulder joint in following movements: All S2O movements (press, push press, jerk, thruster) Gymnastics on the bar (pull ups, mainly the kipping variation, toes to bar, muscle ups) Push ups, HSPU, hand stand, dips, burpees Snatch and OHS As you can see from this list, we do at least one exercises that engages shoulder joint in almost every single class. I would like to cover the most often diagnosis of shoulder joint pain so that you will know what your physiotherapist means when he or she tells you all the medical terms. I will also add couple tips on how to avoid shoulder pain. Bursitis – So called bursae are small sacs filled with fluid. They are located close to joints. Their role is to decrease friction between bones, ligaments and muscle origins. Bursitis happens when bursae gets inflamed. Movement of the joint or pressure on bursae then becomes … Read More