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By Mayo Clinic staff
Upper arm stretch
To stretch the back of your upper arm and shoulder:
- Lift one arm and bend it behind your head.
- Place your other hand on the bent elbow to help stretch your upper arm and shoulder.
- Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Relax and slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat the stretch with the other arm.
References
- Workplace stretching programs. In: Armiger P, et al. Stretching for Functional Flexibility. Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2010:187.
- Stretches for major muscle groups. In: Armiger P, et al. Stretching for Functional Flexibility. Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2010:117.
- Ergonomics for computer workstations. Division of Occupational Health and Safety. http://dohs.ors.od.nih.gov/exercises.htm. Accessed Nov. 16, 2010.
- Stretching programs for the whole body. In: Armiger P, et al. Stretching for Functional Flexibility. Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2010:152.
- Laskowski ER (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Nov. 16, 2010.
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