Here are five effective shoulder stretches you can try
Doorway stretch: Stand facing an open doorway with your hands on either side of the frame. Step forward with one foot, keeping your arms straight and your body upright. You should feel a stretch in your chest and shoulders. Hold for 15-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.
Thread-the-needle pose: Begin on your hands and knees, with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Reach your right arm underneath your left arm and lower your right shoulder and temple to the ground. Hold for 15-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.
Cow face pose: Sit with your legs crossed, then take your left arm behind your back and bend it at the elbow. Take your right arm up and over your shoulder, and try to clasp your fingers together. Hold for 15-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.
Shoulder circles: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides. Slowly rotate your shoulders forwards in a circular motion, then backwards. Do 10-15 circles in each direction.
Standing forward fold: Stand with your feet hip-width apart, then fold forward at the hips and let your arms dangle towards the floor. Interlace your hands behind your back and lift them up towards the ceiling. Hold for 15-30 seconds.
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