Learn what causes to have one shoulder lower than the other

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Some people attend physical therapy because they have one shoulder lower than the other without knowing the causes. This posture in which people present the right shoulder lower than the left shoulder is due to stress. Undergoing high stress loads produces structural adaptations in the human body. Stress affects the alignment of the atlas and axis bones (first and second cervical vertebrae) and can cause headaches, instability and dizziness. However, this will cause an adaptation of the cervical vertebrae with a rightward rotation and tilt.

Shoulder asymmetry

An asymmetry at the shoulder level can indicate many different things, from scoliosis to a discrete difference in leg length. However, in most situations, it simply indicates a muscular imbalance of the upper extremities. This can occur from daily activities such as always sleeping on the same side, carrying a heavy bag or purse on the same shoulder, or talking on the phone with your head tilted toward your shoulder. If this is the case, the solution is easy.

Exercises that help with a shoulder lower than other

  • Posture exercises: Standing up with your back straight, your weight balanced and your shoulders level will help align the skeleton. Since having a droopy shoulder can be caused by a posture problem.

  • Resistance exercises with elastic band: Stand with your feet together, hold the elastic band with your hands and put your arms stretched out in front of you, raise your arms upwards and with your arms raised, extend them and form a T with your body.  Bring them back in front of your chest and repeat 10 times.

  • Walking and running are also exercises you can do to prevent the signs from worsening.

In most cases in which a person presents with shoulder drop are mild. But sometimes a deformity of the spine can develop and as it grows it can become a more severe problem. If you have this condition it is best to see a specialist.

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Some people attend physical therapy because they have one shoulder lower than the other without knowing the causes. This posture in which people present the right shoulder lower than the left shoulder is due to stress. Undergoing high stress loads produces structural adaptations in the human body. Stress affects the alignment of the atlas and axis bones (first and second cervical vertebrae) and can cause headaches, instability and dizziness. However, this will cause an adaptation of the cervical vertebrae with a rightward rotation and tilt.

Shoulder asymmetry

An asymmetry at the shoulder level can indicate many different things, from scoliosis to a discrete difference in leg length. However, in most situations, it simply indicates a muscular imbalance of the upper extremities. This can occur from daily activities such as always sleeping on the same side, carrying a heavy bag or purse on the same shoulder, or talking on the phone with your head tilted toward your shoulder. If this is the case, the solution is easy.

Exercises that help with a shoulder lower than other

  • Posture exercises: Standing up with your back straight, your weight balanced and your shoulders level will help align the skeleton. Since having a droopy shoulder can be caused by a posture problem.

  • Resistance exercises with elastic band: Stand with your feet together, hold the elastic band with your hands and put your arms stretched out in front of you, raise your arms upwards and with your arms raised, extend them and form a T with your body.  Bring them back in front of your chest and repeat 10 times.

  • Walking and running are also exercises you can do to prevent the signs from worsening.

In most cases in which a person presents with shoulder drop are mild. But sometimes a deformity of the spine can develop and as it grows it can become a more severe problem. If you have this condition it is best to see a specialist.

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