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Chest and Shoulder Stretch
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Chest and shoulder stretches

Photos of chest and shoulder stretches using rolled towels or a foam roller
  1. Put a few towels on top of one another and roll them together lengthwise.
  2. Lie down, and place the roll of towels along the bones of your spine from your neck to your tailbone. Or lie on a foam roller if you have one.
  3. Make sure that your head and tailbone area are supported with the roll of towels or on the foam roller. Be sure the towel roll or foam roller is in line with your spine.
  4. Bend your knees to support your lower back.
  5. Hold this position while moving your arms into the following positions:
    Arms at your sides, with the palms facing up.
    Arms out to your sides in a "T" shape.
    Arms out to your sides with your elbows bent to 90 degrees, as in a "goalpost" shape.
    Arms stretched over your head.
  6. Hold each arm position for 15 to 30 seconds.
  7. Repeat the entire cycle of arm movements 2 to 4 times.

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