| Maybe you play music, build things, or enjoy crafts. | | | | releasing from the stretch. |
| Some hobbies require extra work from your arm | | | | * Learn stretches for the arms and forearms. You'll |
| muscles. Do your tendons and muscles get | | | | want to learn specific stretches, including those for |
| overworked from your favorite activities? | | | | biceps, shoulders, and wrists. |
| When we use our arm muscles for hobbies, we risk | | | | * Strengthen opposing muscles. For example, if you |
| getting soft tissue injuries. Repetitive Stress Injuries | | | | usually use the arms in flexed, twisting positions, focus |
| (RSIs) are common when hobbies require repetitive | | | | on strengthening the muscles that extend and unravel, |
| movement and muscle patterns. Tendon pain in the | | | | like the triceps. If you are always leaning forward, for |
| arm, elbow or wrist may be an early sign of an RSI. | | | | more details visit to rounding your shoulders and |
| But there are several ways to relieve tendon pain | | | | upper-back, then work on making your upper-back |
| naturally and prevent soft tissue damage. For best | | | | muscles stronger. |
| results, follow each step for several months: | | | | * Think of your posture. When your chest is tight, and |
| * Warm up muscles before activity. Shake your arms | | | | your shoulders are slumped, this puts a strain on your |
| rigorously. Move them around in different directions. | | | | neck and front-body. Muscles, for more details visit to |
| Get the blood and oxygen flowing. | | | | nerves and other tissues become restricted. Improving |
| * Stretch. Warm up before you first stretch. Take | | | | your posture will restore blood flow and tissue integrity. |
| stretch breaks during activity. Then follow your session | | | | * Get regular aerobic exercise. Blood and oxygen flow |
| with a long stretch. | | | | are crucial for good health in our bodies. Aerobic |
| Practice static stretches. These are stretches in which | | | | exercise affects our whole bodies and all of our |
| you hold for 10-30 seconds, feeling a deep pull. You | | | | tissues. |
| should feel like you are stretching a rubber band taut. | | | | * Apply ice and basic first aid care. Ice, or cold |
| If your arms are overworked, or always tight, then you | | | | compresses, can provide instant relief to overworked |
| might feel tingling or numbness as you stretch. But | | | | muscles. Remember: pain is usually a sign of |
| regular sensation should return within one minute of | | | | inflammation. Cool the flame! |