Shoulder arthritis is not uncommon and is essentially wear and tear of the ball and socket joint where the arm meets the thorax. I've put together a short program to help mobilize the joint, strengthen the muscles around the shoulder, and stretch the shoulder and surrounding muscles. Of course, you should always consult with your doctor or physical therapist first before beginning any program, especially if you're unsure where your pain is coming from.
While trying these exercises, keep in mind to always listen to your body. If something doesn't feel right or causes great pain, stick to the mobility and isometric exercises and omit the band exercises. DO keep the stretches in your program that I added at the very end. Try and return to the band exercises once your mobility has improved and your pain has lessened.
Also, look into adding joint supplements to your diet. Glucosamine and Chondroitin help to lubricate the joint. They take about 2 weeks to kick in. You must continue to take them for them to be effective. Once you stop taking them, they stop working. Also consider other natural herbs that act as inflammatories such as ginger and turmeric. These come in capsule form now and are very easy to take.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to comment below or send me an email.
Equipment needed for this program: 1 light to medium resistance band, 1 medium sized towel, 1 long foam roller.
Here is the link with information on the props that I've used in the video if you wish to purchase them:
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