SHOULDER ROLL

The shoulder roll exercise is a light mobility exercise that is used to activate the scapular muscles. This exercise can be completed while sitting or standing. Begin by shrugging your shoulders maximally. Then begin to protract the shoulders by pushing the shoulders forwards. Transition to lowering the shoulders then retracting them backwards. Complete this is a circular motion in a clockwise and/or counter clockwise manner.

Muscles involved:

  • Upper trapezius

  • Levator Scapulae

  • Serratus Anterior

  • Rhomboids

  • Lower Trapezius

  • Pectoralis Minor

Related Conditions:

  • Text Neck

  • Rib Joint Pain

  • Neck Associated Disorder

  • Cervicothoracic Joint Irritation

  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome Upper Trapezius

  • Cervicogenic Headache

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