Towel Assisted Stretch

While standing, use your unaffected arm to drape a long towel over your shoulder and down your back. Your unaffected arm should be behind your head and your affected arm should reach behind your back and grip the lower end of the towel. Gently pull the towel up and allow your affected arm to be pulled up your back.

Maintain this position for 30 seconds and perform 3-5 times daily.

 

Sleeper Stretch

Lie on the side of the affected shoulder, elbow bent at 90 degrees at shoulder height. With the hand of your unaffected arm, grasp the hand of the bent arm and slowly and gently pull your forearm toward the floor until you feel a gentle stretch at the back of your shoulder.

Maintain this position for 30 seconds and perform 3-5 times daily

 

Posterior Shoulder Stretch

Horizontally pull the elbow of the affected arm with the opposite hand until you feel a light stretch behind the affected shoulder.

Maintain this position for 30 seconds and perform 3-5 times daily.

 

Pectoral Stretch

Place your forearm on the wall or on a door frame. Bring your chest forward while extending the arm. You should feel a gentle stretch at the front of the shoulder and chest.

Maintain this position for 30 seconds and perform 3-5 times daily.