Question
Doctor, hello. My child is two years old and I’ve noticed they have a slightly sloped shoulder. What is this condition, and how should it be treated?
Answer
Here are effective methods for correcting a sloped shoulder:
- Perform a single-arm single-bar hang for 10-15 seconds on the side with the lower shoulder. If strength permits, you can also do 8-15 pull-ups, paying attention to using strength on the side with the lower shoulder.
- Do a double-arm single-bar hang for 10-15 seconds. If you still have strength left, you can do 8-15 pull-ups, ensuring balanced effort with both arms.
- Hold a dumbbell of an appropriate weight in your hand on the side with the lower shoulder and perform front raises, side raises, and rear raises, doing 4-6 repetitions in each direction.
- Hold a dumbbell in your hand on the side with the lower shoulder and do a front flat lift, then bend your arm to lift your hand to touch your shoulder, doing 6-8 repetitions.
- Hold a dumbbell behind your neck and perform a bent-over lift. When lifting up, keep your palm facing backward, and when lowering, touch your shoulder with your hand, doing 6-8 repetitions. It is recommended that you visit a professional hospital to get more detailed information.