Whether you’ve been hunched over a desk, carrying stress in your upper back, or sleeping a little funny — shoulder pain is something almost everyone deals with at some point.
Before you reach for pain meds or resign yourself to tension, try this simple, therapist-approved stretch to loosen things up.
✋ A Quick Shoulder Pain Relief Exercise
You can do this one almost anywhere — no equipment needed!
👉 Wall Angels:
- Stand with your back flat against a wall, feet slightly apart, arms bent at 90 degrees — like a goalpost.
- Keep your elbows and the backs of your hands in contact with the wall.
- Slowly raise your arms upward as if you’re doing a snow angel — then bring them back down.
- Focus on smooth, slow motion and deep breathing.
- Repeat 15 times (or as many as feels good for your body).
This movement helps activate the upper back muscles, improve posture, and gently relieve shoulder tension — especially if you’ve been stuck at a desk or in one position too long.
🔄 Why This Helps
Your shoulders are complex — a combo of muscles, joints, and fascia that carry the load (literally and emotionally).
This kind of movement:
- Improves mobility
- Loosens tight chest and upper back muscles
- Encourages better posture
- Can reduce the “hunched” feeling that causes shoulder pain
But sometimes, a little movement isn’t enough — and that’s where we come in.
💆♀️ Massage Therapy for Shoulder Pain
If the stretch helps, great! But if your tension keeps coming back or feels more intense, a therapeutic massage may be just what your shoulders are asking for.
Massage can:
- Break up muscle adhesions (“knots”)
- Increase blood flow and reduce inflammation
- Restore mobility and range of motion
- Support long-term posture correction and pain prevention
We’ll tailor your session to target the upper back, traps, rhomboids, and rotator cuff areas — depending on where you’re feeling it.
📌 Bonus: You’ll leave feeling more relaxed from head to toe, not just your shoulders.
🙋♀️ When to Call a Pro
✅ Try this stretch first — especially if the pain is mild or from overuse
📅 But if you’ve had ongoing tension, limited movement, or pain when lifting your arms — it’s time to schedule with a licensed massage therapist
📞 Need help? Fancy’s is here for you.
Ready to Feel Better?
Don’t wait for shoulder pain to ruin your week. Book a targeted massage to ease tension, improve movement, and get back to feeling like yourself again.
📅 Click here to schedule your massage at Fancy’s Day Spa
💬 Or contact us with questions about your symptoms — we’re happy to help!
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