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Shoulder Stretches
Sometimes our shoulders bear the weight of the world. Give them a little treat. Take a moment and hug yourself. Hey! It’s a good stretch.
The Shoulder Hug
Starting Position: Standing or sitting with your shoulders relaxed, wrap each arm across your chest and with your hands as far back behind your shoulders as possible. In other words, Hug Yourself. Bow your head in between your arms and gently pull your shoulders as far forward as you can. You should feel a stretch across your shoulders, upper back, and in between your shoulder blades. Hold the position for 30 to 60 seconds, breathing evenly.
 
The Shoulder Shrug
Starting Position: Standing or sitting with your shoulders relaxed and your arms hanging at your side. Slowly raise your shoulders toward your ears and hold for about 5 seconds. Return to starting position and feel the distance between the back of your ears and the tips of your shoulders. This combination of moves will help you recognize the difference between tense and relaxed shoulders. Hold the position for 30 to 60 seconds, breathing evenly.
 
The Cross Arm Deltoid Stretch
Starting Position: Standing or sitting with your shoulders relaxed, bring one arm across your body at shoulder height. Place your opposite hand just above the elbow of your crossed arm. Gently use your hand to pull the arm across your body, feeling a lengthening in the muscles of your shoulder. Hold this position for about 30 seconds. Reverse arms.
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