Unlocking Shoulder Mobility: The Role of Stretching
- Julian Simpson
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 17
Unlocking Shoulder Mobility: The Role of Stretching
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS) is 1 of the primary causes of shoulder pain and functional impairment, commonly observed in individuals with repetitive overhead activities or structural abnormalities of the shoulder
How Do you get impingement syndrome?
results from the compression or friction of soft tissues, such as the supraspinatus tendon and subacromial bursa, within the subacromial space, leading to local inflammation and pain.
As the condition progresses, patients may experience restricted shoulder mobility, increased pain during the night, and a significant decline in daily living activities.
SIS is particularly prevalent among athletes, manual labourers, and the elderly
Why do people stretch after having their Chiropractic Therapy?
exercises aim to increase shoulder joint mobility, reduce tension in the joint capsule and soft tissues, and subsequently relieve pressure on the subacromial structures.
What are some modified stretches for the shoulder?
Modified sleeper stretch
Lie on your side with your dominant arm down.
Rotate your trunk back 20–30°.
Raise your shoulder to 90°.
Flex your elbow to 90°.
Semi-flex both knees.
Use your opposite hand to grasp your dominant hand below the wrist.
Gradually rotate your forearm inward toward the ground.
Hold for 30 seconds.
Repeat 3–5 times.
Modified cross-body stretch
This stretch can be beneficial for people with shoulder injuries.
Posterior shoulder capsule stretch
This stretch can help improve shoulder ROM.
Stand with your arm against a wall.
Raise your arm to about 90° of flexion.
Bend your elbow to 90°.
Use your other arm to pull your shoulder down into internal rotation.
Hold for about a minute.
Repeat 3–5 times.
Shoulder Pain Chiropractor
Q: Can chiropractic care help shoulder pain?Yes, chiropractic can help with frozen shoulder, rotator cuff issues, and posture-related pain.
Q: How do adjustments help the shoulder?By restoring mobility, reducing nerve irritation, and relaxing tight muscles.
Q: Is chiropractic safe for chronic shoulder pain?Yes, it’s a safe and drug-free option for many shoulder conditions.
Q: Do I need imaging before treatment?Sometimes, depending on the severity or suspected injury.
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Guo R, Luo Y, Xu Y, Lan K, Zhao Y. Efficacy of modified posterior shoulder stretching exercises on shoulder function in subacromial impingement syndrome: A comprehensive meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2025 Jan 10;104(2):e41117. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000041117. PMID: 39792722; PMCID: PMC11729268.
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