Upper trapezius
- Clasp your hands together behind your back.
- Tilt your head to the side and forward until you feel a comfortable stretch.
- Hold each side for 30 seconds.
Forearm stretch
- With your elbow straight, use your other hand to gently stretch your fingers back so your palm is facing out.
- Hold for 30 seconds.
- Pull your hand the other way, so your palm is facing you.
- Hold for 30 seconds.
Shoulder stretch
- While standing in a doorway, put your elbow and forearm on one side of the door frame.
- Step forward to get a gentle stretch in the front of your shoulder.
- Adjust your elbow up or down to find the best stretch for you.
- Hold 30 seconds.
Spine extension
- While standing, put your hands on your hips or low back
- Bend backward as far as you are comfortable
- Repeat 10 times
Hip flexors
- Put one knee and the other foot on the floor in a lunge position.
- Move your hips forward to get a stretch in the front of the hip that is down.
- Hold 30 seconds on each side.
We recommend consulting our athletic trainers and/or our physical therapists prior to attempting any new stretches or exercises to ensure they are done properly. Follow the links for more information.