Tag Archives: shoulder

Know your Muscles Series – Levator Scapulae.

Posted on 06/11/2016 by sbrsport

The name, Levator Scapulae, says it all:  Levare – to lift, and Scapulae – shoulder blades. These are Latin terms. The two muscles originate from C1 to C4, which are the first four vertebrae counting from the base of your … Continue reading →

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Swimming, and why I believe you should do Tumble Turns.

Posted on 25/09/2016 by sbrsport

There has been a debate on the go for ages as to whether triathletes should do tumble turns. I believe that all swimmers should, and here are my reasons: Tumble turns look cool. There is nothing as cool as walking … Continue reading →

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Sometimes your shoulders hurt because of your neck.

Posted on 01/06/2016 by sbrsport

A look at the SCM (Sternocleidomastoid) muscle. Everything in the body is connected.When people are in pain, the key  is to not think locally, but to think globally. We live in a world where a slowdown in China reverberates economically … Continue reading →

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Getting your Shoulders to Soldier on.

Posted on 22/09/2014 by sbrsport

Today’s challenge: Read the title five times as quickly as possible. If you get it right you can give yourself a tap on the soldier, sorry, shoulder. The shoulder is the most unstable joint in the human body. Compared to … Continue reading →

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