Is Spring Exercise Making Your Shoulder Stiffness Worse!? Surprising Causes and Solutions

As it gets warmer in spring, many people probably think, "It's time to start exercising!"
Starting walking or light jogging feels refreshing and good for the body, doesn't it?

However, I received this consultation the other day.
"Since I started exercising in the spring, my shoulder stiffness has actually gotten worse..."

Actually, quite a few people have this kind of concern.
You would think exercise would improve shoulder stiffness, so why does it get worse?

This time, I will talk about those surprising causes and solutions.

Was the cause of shoulder stiffness "sweat"!?

When you exercise, your body temperature rises and you break into a light sweat.

Sweat has the important role of "lowering body temperature," but during times with drastic temperature changes like spring, this can become a cause of shoulder stiffness.

Sweat can be an "ally" or an "enemy"

When sweat evaporates, it takes heat away from the body's surface, which helps with body temperature regulation.
In summer, this function helps with heatstroke prevention, but in spring, the temperature is still unstable.

The body surface can cool down without you noticing, causing muscles to tense up.

In particular, muscles around the shoulders tend to get stiff when cold, which causes shoulder stiffness to worsen... In severe cases, it can even cause
neuralgia.

Solutions to prevent shoulder stiffness

So, what should you do to prevent shoulder stiffness caused by exercise?

・Wipe off sweat frequently!

Since body heat is lost when sweat dries, wiping it off frequently with a towel is effective.

・Change clothes as soon as possible if you can!

If you leave sweat on your skin after exercising, you will get cold easily.
It is recommended to have a change of clothes ready after exercising.

・If your shoulders get cold, gently rub them with your hands!

If you think, "My shoulders are getting a bit cold," gently rubbing and warming them with your palms is also effective in relieving muscle tension.

What if your shoulder stiffness is still severe?

If you still have painful stiff shoulders even after post-exercise care, you might need treatment at an acupuncture and moxibustion clinic to help release deep muscle tension.

Summary

✔️ Sweating during exercise can cause your body to cool down, which may worsen shoulder stiffness
✔️ Prevent chilling by wiping off sweat frequently, changing clothes promptly, and rubbing your shoulders
✔️ If shoulder stiffness persists, incorporating professional care is also recommended

Let's aim for a body free of stiff shoulders while enjoying the exercise you've started!

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