Chronic Shoulder Stiffness in Yoga Practitioners Over 35

Q1: Why do yoga practitioners over 35 develop chronic shoulder stiffness?
A1: Yoga often involves repetitive overhead stretches, weight-bearing postures like downward dog or plank, and deep rotational movements. For practitioners over 35, muscle tightness, tendon strain, and age-related wear can combine to create persistent shoulder stiffness.

Q2: What symptoms are common in this group?
A2: Common symptoms include restricted range of motion, aching or sharp pain during certain postures, weakness, and occasional shoulder clicking or tension that worsens after prolonged practice.

Q3: What short-term or common remedies do people usually try?
A3: Many yoga practitioners turn to:

• Plasters or medicated patches for localized relief.
• Analgesic gels or creams for temporary easing of soreness.
• Pharmaceutical painkillers such as NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors to reduce inflammation.
• Acupuncture, which may provide short-term release of muscle tension.
• Physiotherapy, often useful in addressing flexibility and strength.

While these methods can help, they may only provide partial or temporary results, especially if underlying tendon or joint issues are present.

Q4: How does The Pain Relief Clinic approach shoulder stiffness differently?
A4: The Pain Relief Clinic emphasizes non-invasive technology, including HotHeal Therapy, shockwave therapy, and targeted physiotherapy, designed to reduce stiffness, relieve pain, and improve mobility without injections or surgery. Their stress-free process ensures patients have quick access to diagnostics and treatment. Singaporeans, permanent residents, and some international patients may qualify for cashless services, removing the worry of large upfront payments.

Q5: What lifestyle adjustments can yoga practitioners make to manage shoulder stiffness?
A5: Recommendations include modifying poses to reduce strain, using props like yoga blocks, gradually building shoulder strength, practicing safe alignment, and avoiding overstretching.

Q6: Who is this treatment suitable for?
A6: This approach is ideal for yoga practitioners over 35 experiencing chronic shoulder stiffness, who want non-invasive, long-lasting relief, stress-free treatment access, and possibly cashless billing if eligible.