Daily Mobility Exercises by Dr. Kelly Starrett › Forums › Shoulder › 14-Day Challenge

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    • 06/01/2020 at 7:21 am #173112
      AvatarStacey Morris
      Participant

      DAY 1: Baseline. Great round of shoulder swings that immediately feels great and very needed. Is it normal to feel/hear some crackle on the Phelps swing? This was the one swing where I lack significant mobility, and actually felt some pain.

    • 06/01/2020 at 2:07 pm #174058
      Kaitlin LyonsKaitlin Lyons
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      Great to hear you started the 14 day challenge.
      Has the ever happened before?
      Crepitus (creaking, cracking, grating, crunching, or popping that occurs when moving a joint) without other symptoms is ok usually is not a cause for concern.
      Many people’s joints crack or pop occasionally, and that is considered normal.
      Air bubbles popping inside the joint could be happening.
      You mentioned lacking significant mobility when doing the Phelps this may be coming into play.
      Keep an eye on it as you are working on your overhead mobility.
      Note better, same, worse as you do it.

    • 06/01/2020 at 4:28 pm #174287
      AvatarStacey Morris
      Participant

      Thanks Kaitlin! This is very helpful. I’m not in general pain, and loosening shoulders up a bit is onne of my goals for the next two weeks. The first video was excellent, and gives me some tools to use regularly.

    • 06/04/2020 at 3:26 pm #176454
      AvatarKevan Todd
      Participant

      Not to hijack but found day 3 made an unbelievable difference for me. 1,2 and now 4 are all about the same at test and retest, thumbs maybe 2 inches away from ground. From day 3 though (I can only manage 3 minutes, it’s agony) I can get my thumbs to ground and push, which for me is absolutely amazing!

    • 06/05/2020 at 5:27 pm #177015
      Kaitlin LyonsKaitlin Lyons
      Moderator

      Stacey,
      Another good shoulder spin up is here
      Waterman 2.0 Guidebook Series
      Click the right arrow 3 times to go to the shoulder spin up.

    • 06/06/2020 at 9:09 am #177225
      AvatarStacey Morris
      Participant

      Thanks Kaitlin, these Waterman videos are excellent, I esp like the hip flexion. I didn’t even know these were on the sight, there’s so much information!

    • 06/06/2020 at 6:12 pm #177432
      Kaitlin LyonsKaitlin Lyons
      Moderator

      Great Stacy glad they are helpful.
      I agree it is a great series and book.
      Yes, there is a wealth of knowledge on a variety of topics.

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