1. Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart. 2. Bring your affected arm up behind your back. 3. Bring up your good arm to hold onto the affected arm. 4. Use your good arm to bring your hand further up your back. You should feel a stretch in the front of the...
Frozen shoulder is a condition causing pain and stiffness in the shoulder. It usually affects one shoulder but sometimes will be in both shoulders at the same time. Phase 1 is the first stage of frozen shoulder and is characterised by pain and increasing stiffness....
Here’s another simple but effective exercise for loosening stiff shoulders. I like this exercise for phase 2 frozen shoulder but it can be useful for other conditions. You should not do this exercise if it is painful! 1. Stand next to a wall. 2. Using the...
This exercise is great for relaxing the shoulder muscles. It is pretty gentle but effective for improving mobility and reducing pain around the shoulder. 1. Stand upright next to a wall. 2. Let your arm hang straight down by your side. 3. Push your arm against the...
Frozen Shoulder is generally broken into 3 stages. These can vary a bit from person to person but most individuals will experience each stage in turn before they recover. Stage 1 This is the first stage of frozen shoulder and usually the most painful. It is also...
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