Shoulder pain slowing you down during everyday activities can have all sorts of causes, such as excessive strain or an injury. If this results in an incorrect posture to help relieve pain, the chances will be low for getting on top of your problems. Targeted training using shoulder exercises is much more effective to support healing and prevent further pain by strengthening and mobilizing the joint. In this article, we have compiled a program you can use to train your shoulder and stretch it effectively – wherever you are, no equipment needed.
Shoulder exercises for prevention and rehabilitation of injuries
The following shoulderexercises help to improve shoulder stability, mobility, and strength. Success and a reduction in pain levels are often only seen after several weeks of treatment and exercises. You should therefore make shoulder training and stretches a fixed component of everyday life and carry them out consistently for a long period.
The following applies to all exercises to combat shoulder pain:
if you experience increased pain while carrying out the movements, please stop the exercise.
If you’re not sure, discuss with your treating physician whether the exercises are suitable for you.
Exercises for loosening the shoulder girdle
Exercise 1: Shoulder circles
Let both arms hang down loosely next to your body.
Make circular movements with both shoulders simultaneously, first forward and then backward.
Repeat this exercise five to ten times in each direction.
Exercise 2: Shoulder lifts
Let both arms hang down loosely next to your body.
Simultaneously lift both shoulders up toward your head, then slowly lower again with control.
Repeat this exercise five to ten times.
Exercise 3: Lateral swings
For this exercise, pick up a weight of about 500 g with both hands (e.g. a small dumbbell or a water bottle).
Now gently swing back and forth with both arms.
The duration of this exercise should be about one to two minutes.
Exercises for stretching the shoulder muscles
Exercise 4: Overhead stretch
Bend your arm behind your head.
With the other hand, grasp your elbow and pull it toward the ear on the opposite side until you feel a slight resistance.
Hold this position for about ten seconds.
Exercise 5: Shoulder-height stretch
Place one hand on the opposite shoulder and lift the elbow to shoulder height.
With the other hand, grasp your elbow and pull it toward the shoulder on the opposite side until you feel a slight resistance.
Hold this position for about ten seconds.
Exercise 6: Stretch using a door frame
Position yourself sideways in a door frame with your arm extended in an 'L' shape.
Move your toes two to three foot widths away from the door frame.
Hold this position for about ten seconds.
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