BOUNCE A BALL TO EASE PAIN OF SORE SHOULDERS

GIVING the arms a good workout protects us against the risk of dislocated shoulder. Given the arm’s remarkable range of motion, it doesn’t have much stability. With the right training to strengthen the shoulder muscles, you can reduce the chances of the shoulder slipping out of its joint. Try this workout every other day.

Stand facing a wall about three inches away holding a tennis ball in one hand raised above your head

With your elbow slightly bent, throw the ball against the wall and catch it with the same hand

Keep doing this as you slowly move your arm – still outstretched – down in a circular motion until level with your shoulder

Gradually bring the arm up to the raised position, still bouncing the ball off the wall

Do this eight times, rest for a couple of minutes, and repeat with the other arm. Stretch afterwards.