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Stretch for Shoulder Pain – Shoulder Shrugs

by | Feb 9, 2017

This is a very gentle exercise, suitable for the early, painful stages of a shoulder problem.  I often use it with my Frozen Shoulder patients but it’s useful for many other conditions.   1. Sit or stand with good posture. 2. Shrug your shoulders up towards...

Shoulder Stretch – Pulling the Towel

by | Jan 12, 2017

This stretch is great for increasing the flexibility of your shoulders.  I use it a lot with people recovering from frozen shoulder, but it can be useful in other cases too.  It is best to avoid this one if your shoulder is painful.   1. Roll a large bath towel...

Stretch The Back of your Arm & Shoulder – The Elephant

by | Nov 10, 2016

  Cross one arm in front of your body. Bend your other elbow around the first arm as shown above. Use your bent arm to pull your arm closer to your body.  You should feel a stretch across the back of your shoulder as shown above. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3...

Stretch your Shoulders – Active Assisted Range of Motion Stretch

by | Sep 30, 2016

1. Lie flat on your back, or if comfortable stand upright. 2. Hold a cane or broomstick in both hands. 3. Using your good arm to guide the bad arm gently lift the cane upwards, above your head (first image). 4. Slowly bring your arms back down (second image). 5....

Stretch – Loosen Stiff Shoulders

by | Sep 22, 2016

This exercise is great for many shoulder conditions and to relieve general stiffness in the area.   1. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. 2. Lean forwards from your waist. 3. Rest one arm on a chair, table or wall. 4. Allow your other arm to hang...