Relieve Shoulder Impingement From Bad Posture

Shoulder impingement is a general term for inflammation in the shoulder between the scapula (shoulder blade) and the rotator cuff, and it often comes from bad posture. Buy a worksheet with these shoulder impingement stretches & exercises at: https://www.askdoctorjo.com/shoulder-impingement-bad-posture-worksheet


When shoulder impingement comes from poor posture, it’s often because we are lifting and rolling our shoulders forward. These stretches and exercises may help.

Starting off with a simple shoulder or scapular squeeze will help stretch the chest area and strengthen the upper back area.

Next, a levator scapulae stretch is a great way to relax the muscle that gets overworked when we are stressed.


Seated Ts will also help open up the chest and work the upper back muscles as well. A thoracic side bend will help stretch out the latissimus (lats) muscle which can cause pressure on the scapula when tight.



Finally, getting on all fours or in quadruped, a cat/cow or cat/dog and a prayer stretch (child’s pose) at an angle will also help stretch the upper back and lat area.

Learn more about sets, reps, and frequency at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo2Bz7F339I

More Shoulder Videos:

Shoulder Impingement Exercises:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP9wnU82lY4&list=PLPS8D21t0eO_Ny9ors3aP4K1P_91a2-yw

Frozen Shoulder Stretches & Exercises:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT8gPa-6B-c&list=PLPS8D21t0eO_Ny9ors3aP4K1P_91a2-yw

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Relieve Shoulder Impingement From Bad Posture:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJXXQXO0A0c
https://www.askdoctorjo.com/shoulder-impingement-bad-posture

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