[Tango-L] any advice for bad shoulders?

[Tango For Her]

I don't have any medical advise or exercises.  In case it applies, I can add the following:
   
  When I was first thinking about teaching, I would assist my teacher in her class.  One time, I said something to the effect that the woman was leaning on me.  My teacher's response?  "You're enabling her."  
   
  So, if at all possible, take that crutch away from her.
   
  I am sure you are already doing this.  But, I thought I'd send it your way, anyway.  
   
  This won't help you, directly.  But, when I am teaching, and the woman's fingers dig into my shoulder blade, I make them aware of it.  When doing a turn, some dancers will not realize that they are holding on to me to prevent the centrifugal force from pulling them out of the circle.  They can be tought to correct this.  But, the first thing to do is to make them aware of their holding on.  It's an easy way to enable them to notice when they are using their leader as a crutch.
   
  Take care
   
  

buffmilonguera at aol.com wrote:
  I have had prolonged bouts with bursitis in both shoulders, as well as 
small tears in my rotator cuff. I work with a trainer to strengthen 
and protect my shoulders as much as possible - but sometimes, esp. 
after a long night of leading or dancing with a follower who pushes too 
hard - my left shoulder really hurts. I was wondering if any other 
leaders have this problem and/or any suggestions?

thanks
b

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