10 shoulder mobility exercises and stretches for pain relief

Got stiff or painful shoulders? Try these exercises and stretches recommended by our physical therapists to improve shoulder function and quality of life.

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Laatst bijgewerkt: May 7, 2025

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Find relief from arm pain, shoulder pain, pinched nerves, & more.

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1. Standing child’s pose

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2. Wall slides

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3. Open book rotation

4. Seated cat cow

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5. Tricep stretch

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6. Seated assisted external rotation

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7. Resisted side raise

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8. Resisted forward shoulder raise

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9. Seated resisted rows

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10. Plank

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Inhoudsopgave

Best shoulder mobility exercises

1. Standing child’s pose

3. Open book rotation

4. Seated cat cow

5. Tricep stretch

6. Seated assisted external rotation

7. Resisted side raise

8. Resisted forward shoulder raise

9. Seated resisted rows

Why shoulder mobility matters

Causes of limited shoulder mobility

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How Hinge Health can help you

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