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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U1hIHwLsiq8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Cable machines can work, like on a home gym or commercial gym. Therabands come in different "strengths" (color coded). When you're rehabbing, its really about small...

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/esmEnVa8Mbk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> My Physical Therapist showed me a number. He did fatigue testing to see what was MY weakness. A 90 minute session. Get pro advice if you're rehabbing. Prevention might be...

So much can be accomplished with a theraband, which is extremely portable and easy to use, if motivated. Good posture, shoulders back, and pectoral stretching, two important parts for MY shoulder condition.

go to a PT!!!!!

Ray, do you have a theraband? Using it is probably the cheapest insurance against shoulder problems.

My shoulders have been aching lately. Back to PT. A thera-band or two left attached to the chipper might be a good idea for the crew. I already try to tell them to stretch their muscles and be aware of things that plague tree workers, like shoulder/ elbow/ wrist stuff, particularly.

Better than the number stopping. I haven't tried arnica gel, only oral tablets. I didn't get anything from them. I have used Topricin on my wrists. I had some ibuprofen cream/ ointment from England years ago-no stomach upset. That deep tissue massage today helped a lot. My old massage...

Take the time to get an overhead climb line in place. Propel with your feet, less with your arms.

I've had a Rotator Cuff Impingement diagnosed in the past http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotator_cuff and did some PT like the video has. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EQfE9waXdLU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> 3:15 The internal and external...

It just all adds up. I'm going to start using a second groundie more often. I don't do much groundwork, but its the miles, not the years. I have put a lot of miles on my shoulders between rock climbing and tree work. Often, winter has historically worked out where I have one seasoned groundie...

And a Wraptor. Accessible everywhere. I spurred up a tall tree for the first time in a while a couple days ago. I couldn't get a good line in a dying pine over the house and garden without shaking a bunch of stuff loose.

A lot of massage therapy helped my left shoulder recuperate. I've holidays and crazy business has gotten out of the regular massage routine, and stretching, and solid hydration. Cold, wet weather makes it harder want to put water into the body, and makes it a hassle to get water out of the body...