Exercises for Shoulder Flexibility: Broom Stretch

Improving your flexibility can reduce pain. Stretching exercises also can help increase your range of pain-free motion. Breathe normally when you exercise. Try to use smooth, fluid movements. Never force a stretch.

• Stand up or lie on the floor. Place the palm of your hand over the end of a broomstick or cane. Grasp the stick farther down with the other hand, palm facing down.

• Push the end of the stick up on the side of your injured shoulder as high as is comfortable.

• Hold for a few seconds. Return to the starting position.

• Repeat 3-5 times. Build up to holding each stretch for 10-30  seconds.