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Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Weighted Mobility Work For Healthy Shoulders and Core

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 16, 2024
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

One of the key discoveries I stumbled upon during my years of private practice is demonstrated in the clip above.

The idea is to take our joints through their natural range of motion while holding some weight that encourages healthy elasticity of the ligamentous capsule surrounding the joint we're working on. Read more

 

Movement For Healthy Posture

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 12, 2024
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is an active range of motion exercise to keep your shoulders as healthy as Superman's shoulders. :) Read more

 

Improve Posture & Reverse Slouching

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 11, 2024
Natural Health Solutions
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Fabric Resistance Band Set I Use

In order to have healthy joints as we age, it's essential that we actively take our major joints through their full range of motion every day. Read more

 

Daily Routine For Tight Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 25, 2024
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Lie face up and take both arms in full circles along your sides, keeping your arms and lower back flat on the surface you're lying on. Take your time working through any areas that feel tight. Read more

 

Reverse and Prevent Slouching

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 04, 2023
Natural Health Solutions
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

In order to have healthy joints as we age, it's essential that we actively take our major joints through their full range of motion every day. Read more

 

Posterior Shoulder Release

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 01, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a relatively simple way of releasing tight tissues in the posterior shoulder region, mainly the posterior deltoid fibers and rotator cuff muscles and tendons that run through this region.

Ensuring optimal length of these tissues supports pain-free range of motion and functional strength of the shoulders while the arms are overhead and out in front of the trunk. Read more

 

Hanging & Swinging Exercises to Optimize Shoulder Function

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 29, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Shoulder Mobility Exercise Progressions:

While Supine:

Activating Shoulders Through Flexion While Extending the Spine: Read more

 

How to Liberate Your Shoulders by Stretching Your Lats and Posterior Shoulder Region

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 24, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Here are some variations on how to lengthen your lats and posterior shoulder region, thereby optimizing your shoulder mobility. Read more

 

Rotator Cuff Stretch to Prevent Impingement, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 22, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is arguably one of the most helpful stretches you can do to keep your shoulders healthy for overhead activity. Read more

 

Deep Active Stretch To Improve Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 22, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is highly effective for lengthening the posterior deltoid region, including rotator cuff muscles and back muscles that govern scapular movement. Read more

 

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