‘Motion is lotion’: how to really look after your shoulders
<p>As we age, we naturally lose mobility. But there are some steps we can take to keep these joints healthy for longer</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/series/summer-essentials/all">Read more summer essentials</a></p></li></ul><p>You’re clinging to the overhead strap on a packed bus during rush hour when the driver suddenly slams on the brakes. As the crowd surges, your arm jerks back and your shoulder takes the full force of the momentum. It’s times like these, one is grateful for a strong and healthy shoulder.</p><p>“If you’ve got a strong and mobile shoulder, you have the control to reduce the risk of anything [bad] happening,” says Dr Josh Zadro, a physiotherapist and senior research fellow at the University of Sydney.</p><p><strong>Arm circles:</strong> Large, controlled circles in front of your body.</p><p><strong>The wall slide:</strong> Face a wall and slide your hands up as high as possible.</p><p><strong>The overhead reach:</strong> Stretch your arms to the ceiling to counteract the forward hunch of computer work.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/07/how-to-look-after-shoulder-muscles-strength-training-exercises-at-home">Continue reading...</a>
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