Top Things to Prevent Shoulder Pain for weightlifters
- Stretch daily. Especially the lats, pec major and minor, subscapularis, infraspinatus, Biceps, and the entire neck.
- Self Myofacial Release twice a week of the same muscle groups listed above
- Add in the Crossover Symmetry system or something similar into your warm up.
- Get a massage once a week. Yes if you can swing it, get it that often.
- Sleep. No way around it, you need sleep!
- Get a chiropractic adjustment once a month.
- Hydration, good nutrition, and plenty of anti-inflammatory foods (pineapple, fish oil, etc)
What else do you think should be on this list?