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Illustration showing shoulder rolls

Controlled mobility

Shoulder rolls

Shoulders and upper back

Setup
Chair or standing
Focus
Shoulders, Upper back

Step by step

  1. Lift the shoulders gently toward the ears, draw them backward, and settle them down.
  2. Continue in slow circles, then reverse direction if comfortable.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: NIH ergonomics exercises — Shoulder Shrug