Posterior stretching exercise
- Hold the elbow of your injured arm with your opposite hand.
- Use your hand to pull your injured arm gently up and across your body. You will feel a gentle stretch across the back of your injured shoulder.
- Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds, then slowly lower your arm.
- Repeat 2 to 4 times.
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