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    Parents Back walkover and poor shoulder flexibility in 7 year old

    I am new to CB and to the world of gymnastics. My 7 year old is on pre-team currently (level 1-2 equivalent) and we are not yet sure what the plan for her is going to be come June. We are still waiting to hear. She has done very well on pre-team, she is one of the stronger kids and does very...
  2. Pigeon

    MAG shoulder flexibility - MAG

    Some questions about shoulder flexibility in men's gymnastics... YDS (just turned 8) has finished level 4 season and they are starting to work on level 5 skills...high bar kip, front handspring, etc. The coach mentioned the other night that he has tight shoulders and will need to work on...
  3. cadybearsmommy

    WAG Shoulder Flexibility and beam back walkovers, any input welcome!

    After reading some horror stories here about back problems as a result of beam back walkovers, I wanted to get some input on dd. I'm not an expert but to me it seems like she doesn't have the best shoulder flexibility. I've seen from reading here that kids with less shoulder flexibility tend...
  4. T

    WAG Tight shoulders?

    Reading through a recent post on bridging and some related older posts got me thinking... My dd7 really struggles with bridging skills. She can't do a kickover without a light spot or her feet raised a bit. So obviously can't do a back walkover, and at her gym the walkover is taught before bhs...
  5. M

    WAG Doctor/chiropractor recommendations- shoulder/back

    Looking for ideas to help my daughters shoulder flexibility, it's hurting her back and her ability to do skills safely. She's doing some stretches at home, does anyone have a stretch checklist that helps? Also wondering if it's worth it to go to a chiropractor, what could they do?
  6. G

    WAG Closed shoulders

    I have closed shoulders on everything. Vault, backhandsprings, casts on bars etc. A coach has tried to help me but nothing works. Any tips or drills?
  7. H

    WAG Throwing shoulders and head back in back tuck

    Hi! I'm struggling with some girls who are throwing their head and shoulders backwards when doing a standing back tuck as they would do in a backhandspring. Other than squeezing a sponge between your chin and neck and jumping straight up unto a pile of mats and then doing a tuck, what other...
  8. munchkin3

    WAG Resistance Running, shoulder vs. waist harness

    Whats better, shoulder harness or waist harness? I know it changes the center of gravity and the muscles used, but i also know it can stress the back.... What do you use?
  9. S

    WAG Shoulder Flex

    Hi all my dd (7) has very tight shoulders and needs to improve her shoulder flex. I am concerned this will hinder her progression now she is required to start flipping. Please would you share with me some stretches and also can this be fixed?
  10. Cartwheelmom

    Parents Shoulder injury

    Does anyone know anything about long thoracic nerve or winged scapula? My DD was just diagnosed with this.
  11. E

    WAG Shoulder soreness

    My daughter started mentioning that her one shoulder was stiff this summer. She said she has to stretch it a lot at the start of practice. She joined xcel this fall and increased hours from 4 to 8, doing a lot more bars and strength. In addition she is constantly on monkey bars and doing...
  12. S

    WAG Shoulder and ankle pain after growth spurt?

    My ten year old daughter has had an insane year in terms of growth. She's gained about 15-20 pounds and grown around 4-5 inches. She's also matured physically in other ways and it has all happened so quickly her doctor told me she was just entering puberty and then within a month or two--tons...
  13. E

    WAG Xcel question -- avoiding shoulder flexibility

    DD age 11 has always had tight shoulders. I know they can be improved but let's say it's simply managed. She will probably do a couple of years at L4 which I think is manageable with the shoulders. After that is it possible to compete Xcel without having to do BWO on beam and -- what are the...
  14. G

    WAG shoulder and upper back flexibility versus strength

    DD 12 (training L8) told me last week that she is really frustrated because she has lost a lot of flexibility in her shoulders and upper back this year and now feels its not only interfering with her front walk over/front layout, but also with her Yurchenko drills, and her bars. In review...
  15. Geoffrey Taucer

    Coaches Stalder: close the legs first, or open the shoulders first?

    In an ideal stalder, should the gymnast focus first on closing the legs and second on fully extending the shoulders, or vice-versa? I've heard it taught both ways, and usually heard girls coaches saying to start by opening the shoulders and boys coaches say to bring the legs together before...
  16. H

    WAG Swollen Shoulder

    DD (11) has a swollen shoulder (it's on her back between the base of her neck and her shoulder). She's not in excruciating pain, just a lot of discomfort. I have been alternating ice and heat, massaging the area (I do feel a bit of a knot, but it's more puffy than hard), and giving her...
  17. M

    WAG Shoulders popping/cracking?

    In the last few weeks, my 7yr olds shoulders (both of them) will crack or pop when she raises her arms. She says is doesn't hurt, but it makes me cringe. My brother is a physical therapist, and he said there is no way of knowing why without an X-ray, but he said he would check her out when he...
  18. All Chalked Up

    Coaches Open shoulders issues

    I'm having a lot of issues opening my shoulders in skills such as giants and free hips/free hip handstand. My shoulders are very flexible and fairly strong. I think I may stick my head out in these skills also- could that be a reason why my shoulders won't open? Thanks for replies
  19. All Chalked Up

    WAG Shoulder popping in back ext. roll

    I was working back extension roll (hands all the way together) for clear hip circle this morning. My shoulder "popped" in the HS and has been quite uncomfortable since then but I finished practice. What could have happened and should I be worried about it?
  20. Flyaway

    WAG Shoulder stretches

    Dd's (7yo) coach told me last week after working BHS that her shoulders were very tight and she "needs to stretch bad". I asked for some suggestions, she told me to have her do the "cat stretch"?? Are there any other stretches that would be safe for her to do at home with me helping/supervising?

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