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The 11 Best Stretches For Shoulder Pain Relief

Your posture will thank you.

by Carolyn Steber
Trainers share their go-to stretches for shoulder pain relief.
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Shoulder aches are often caused by poor posture, whether you’re hunching over a phone or slouching at a desk (or both.) Personal trainer David Sautter says muscle imbalance is another common culprit. To realign and loosen things up, turn to these stretches for shoulder pain.

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Overhead Triceps Stretch

This lengthens your triceps muscles to help ease shoulder pain, says Sautter.

- Reach left arm behind your back.

- Grab left wrist or elbow with right hand and pull.

- Bend head to right. Hold 30 sec.

- Gently look up & down.

- Repeat on other side.

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