This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:
Original: スマホ肩・巻き肩と四十肩の関係｜若い世代でも肩が壊れやすくなる理由
“Recently, I feel like my shoulders are protruding forward.”
“My neck and shoulders hurt when I use my smartphone.”
“I thought it was stiff shoulders, but now I can’t lift my arms.”
Behind these symptoms is a posture disorder called
smartphone shoulder or rolled shoulder.
In fact, as this condition continues,
The number of cases that lead to symptoms such as frozen shoulder (shoulder periarthritis) is increasing.
Author: “Shoulder pain often occurs as a result of accumulation, rather than suddenly.”
What is smartphone shoulder/wrapped shoulder?
What is Smartphone shoulder?
- Smartphone operation
- Computer work
, etc., refers to a state where
the head is forward and the shoulders are rolled in becomes a habit.
Wrapped shoulders are
- Shoulders are pulled forward
- My chest shrinks
- Your back is rounded
It is characterized by poor posture.
If this posture continues for a long time,
an unnatural burden continues to be placed on the shoulder joints.
Why smartphone shoulders and rolled shoulders lead to forty shoulders
① The shoulder joint is misaligned
The shoulder joint is
- Bone
- Muscles
- Tendon
- Joint capsule
in a well-balanced manner, it has a structure that
moves smoothly.
But when it comes to rolled shoulders,
- Shoulder joint is pulled forward
- Stuck in the correct position
As a result,
the burden is concentrated on some tissues, making them more likely to become inflamed.
② Muscles that move the shoulders are not used properly
Smartphone shoulder posture
- Chest muscles shrink
- Back muscles become weak
An imbalance will occur.
Then,
- Raise your arms
- Turn your shoulders back
You may not be able to perform movements smoothly,
Continuing to move in an unreasonable manner may lead to pain.
Author:The problem is that even if you think it’s working, it’s not working properly.“
③ Blood flow worsens, reducing recovery power
Hunched shoulders and hunched posture are
- 首
- Shoulder
- 背中
It worsens the blood flow around the area.
When blood flow decreases,
- Inflammation is difficult to heal
- Muscles tend to become stiff
As a result,
even a small burden can easily cause prolonged pain.
“Frozen shoulder symptoms caused by smartphone shoulders” common in the younger generation
① One day, I suddenly can’t lift my shoulders
As a result of chronic poor posture,
- One day it suddenly hurt
- Thrub when I move it
.
② It’s easy to ignore it thinking it’s just stiff shoulders
The younger the person, the more
- I think it’s an extension of stiff shoulders
- Treat with compress or massage
There is a tendency for
to notice joint inflammationin many cases.
Author: “I thought it was just a stiff shoulder, but it turned out to be a joint problem.”
③ You only notice something strange when you experience nighttime pain
- Throbbing at night
- Hard to turn over
Nighttime pain also occurs in people who have suffered from
smartphone shoulder/rolled shoulder for a long period of time.
What will happen if you leave your smartphone shoulder/rolled shoulder unattended?
If you leave your posture undisturbed,
- Decreased shoulder range of motion
- Pain becomes chronic
- Recovery takes time
The risks will increase.
In particular,
- Same posture for a long time
- Insufficient exercise
In today’s modern lifestyle,
regardless of age, there is a possibility of progressing to a condition like frozen shoulder.
Points to be aware of to prevent forty shoulders
① Separate long hours of smartphone/PC work
- Change your posture once every 30 to 60 minutes
- Move your shoulders and arms
are important.
② Open your chest/move your shoulder blades
- Pull your shoulder blades together
- Pull your arms back
Be aware of
the movement of rolling your shoulders back.
③ Do not force the movement when it hurts
If the pain is already severe,
- Unreasonable stretching
- Strong exercise
Avoid
If necessary, it is safe to consult an orthopedic surgeon.
Summary｜Smartphone shoulders and rolled shoulders are likely to become the “gateway to forty shoulders”
Smartphone shoulder/wrapped shoulder
✔ It is more likely to occur in younger generations
✔ Continues to put strain on the shoulder joint
✔ May lead to symptoms such as frozen shoulder
Status.
The important thing is
- Notice your posture
- Reset early
- Don’t take pain lightly
Things.
Author: “Shoulder pain is often a sign of posture. Please take a moment to reflect on your current lifestyle.“
