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Posterior Shoulder Release

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 01, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a relatively simple way of releasing tight tissues in the posterior shoulder region, mainly the posterior deltoid fibers and rotator cuff muscles and tendons that run through this region.

Ensuring optimal length of these tissues supports pain-free range of motion and functional strength of the shoulders while the arms are overhead and out in front of the trunk. Read more

 

Hanging & Swinging Exercises to Optimize Shoulder Function

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 29, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Shoulder Mobility Exercise Progressions:

While Supine:

Activating Shoulders Through Flexion While Extending the Spine: Read more

 

How to Liberate Your Shoulders by Stretching Your Lats and Posterior Shoulder Region

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 24, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Here are some variations on how to lengthen your lats and posterior shoulder region, thereby optimizing your shoulder mobility. Read more

 

Rotator Cuff Stretch to Prevent Impingement, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 22, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is arguably one of the most helpful stretches you can do to keep your shoulders healthy for overhead activity. Read more

 

Deep Active Stretch To Improve Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 22, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is highly effective for lengthening the posterior deltoid region, including rotator cuff muscles and back muscles that govern scapular movement. Read more

 

How to Build Pain-Free and Mobile Shoulders at Any Age

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 12, 2023
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

If you have a tendency to experience shoulder pain or stiffness, I recommend doing the stretches shown in the video above before getting out of bed. Read more

 

Simple Band Exercises to Liberate Chronically Tight Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 14, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a simple exercise band routine that I've found immensely helpful for liberating chronically stiff shoulders.

The movement shown toward the end of the video where the arm is in a back-scratching position is especially helpful to those who have a history of experiencing pain in the shoulders while using the arms overhead. Read more

 

Simple Band Work To Improve Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 03, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to use a resistance band to improve shoulder mobility. Read more

 

Shoulder and Spinal Stretching Session

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 31, 2022
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

If I was limited to doing one exercise daily, I would choose a fully body stretch via the shoulder and spinal stretching routine shown above. Read more

 

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