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Controlled mobility

Wall slides

Shoulders and upper back

Setup
Wall
Focus
Shoulders, Upper back

Step by step

  1. Stand against a wall with the arms bent or slightly forward.
  2. Slide the arms upward only as far as posture and comfortable contact can be maintained, then lower slowly.

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

Review source: Mayo workday stretching video/article — wall slide