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Shoulder rolls

Picture of shoulder rolls
  1. Sit tall with your feet flat on the floor and spread comfortably apart.
  2. Roll your shoulders up, then back, then down, then forward in a smooth, circular motion.
  3. Now roll your shoulders in the other direction.
  4. Repeat 2 to 4 times.
By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Elizabeth A. Phelan, MD, MS - Geriatric Medicine
Last Revised August 26, 2011

Last Revised: August 26, 2011

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Elizabeth A. Phelan, MD, MS - Geriatric Medicine

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