Do children get stiff shoulders too??I often receive questions like, "Do children also get stiff shoulders?" Basically, since adults and children are composed of the same body elements, children can also experience stiff shoulders. The causes of stiff shoulders are similar to those in adults, including overexertion (such as from sports or studying) and stress from interpersonal relationships. Generally, the reason why it might be thought that "children don't get stiff shoulders" is because children may not often complain to their parents about such discomfort due to a lack of awareness of stiff shoulders. On the flip side, when children seem tired, having a third party touch their muscles, such as shoulders, back, and thighs, to assess and release their physical fatigue can be a very effective way to manage their physical condition. Releasing "body tension = stress" may lead to improved blood circulation, increased oxygen supply to the brain, and even effects like "improved intelligence⁉". This is supported by feedback received from many students who report increased reading speed and sustained concentration after receiving treatment for study fatigue. Checkpoints for "body tension release" include 1) tension on the side of the neck, 2) tension around the middle of the shoulders, 3) tension on both sides of the spine, 4) tension in the thigh muscles above the knee cap, and 5) tension on the shins. Recently, when children experience inefficiency in studying, lack of concentration, or frequent injuries during sports, changing the perspective a little and releasing physical fatigue and discomfort often leads to improvement.
