or if you have a job that requires a lot of reaching or lifting above shoulder height. You might also find this stretch helpful if you have difficulty reaching behind your back to put your wallet ...

Stretching is often a quick fix for shoulder stiffness. To address the root cause, here are four targeted exercises that not only provide relief but restore function.

Like the masses, I sit for long periods of time behind a screen ... yoga instructor Sarah Beth’s 10-minute stretch for neck, shoulder, and upper back stiffness. After rolling out my yoga ...

You’ll feel a stretch along the back of your neck ... For support, place a cushion or block under your head or shoulder. To ease pain, you may take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ...

A variation on this stretch can help you to release the tension in your upper back and shoulder blades ... Standing straight, stretch your arms out behind you and hold onto one hand with the ...

These stretches will help to loosen that upper back in no time ... and degenerative changes. “The reason behind shoulder tightness is two-fold: physical and mental,” says PT Emma Obayuvana.