Shoulder Stretches

Exercise & Physical Activity

Back to school and work usually means more time sitting at a desk and a computer. The place between our shoulder blades can get really tight.

shutterstock_107963000_140.jpgShoulder Stretch 1

  • Interlace your hands and place them behind your head.
  • Press your elbows back and gently press your head into your hands.Hold for 3 long breaths.
  • Release and repeat 3 – 5 times.
shutterstock_3348663_140.jpgShoulder Stretch 2

  • Interlace your fingers and stretch your arms above your head.
  • Lengthen from your shoulders through to your wrists. (Do not force your elbows straight.)
  • Gently look up at your hands.
  • Hold for 3 long breaths.
  • Release and repeat 3 – 5 times.

You can do these stretches sitting or standing. You might like to try it after doing arm and shoulder strengthening exercises too.