Chest Stretches for Tight or Sore Muscles - Ask Doctor Jo

Chest Stretches for Tight or Sore Muscles: www.AskDoctorJo... Doctor Jo shows you three simple chest stretches to get your muscles loosened up if you have tight chest muscles or sore pectorals (pectoralis) from a workout. For a detailed blog post about this video, visit www.askdoctorjo...
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It is important to stretch our chest muscles such as the pectoralis muscles because when they are tight, they pull your shoulders inward. This video has three simple stretches to loosen your chest muscles.
The first stretch is a corner stretch. Find a corner in your house and place a hand on each corner. Stagger your feet, and bend the front knee forward pushing your head towards the wall. Try to squeeze your shoulder blades, or scapula together like you are pinching them together. Next, clasp your hands behind you, and push your hands downward and push your chest out. Do each of these 3 times for 30 seconds. For the last exercise, you need to lie down on your back. Cross one leg over your body to the opposite side you want to stretch. Put your arm straight out, and take a deep breath. Your arm will lift gently off the floor when you breathe in and stretch your chest.
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DISCLAIMER: Doctor Jo is a licensed Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy, however, this video is only designed to help you perform the correct technique of exercises that have ALREADY been given to you by your health professional. They are NOT to take the place of going to your own doctor or therapist. There are many manual techniques that a therapist can do that simply can not be done on your own. Your own therapist will also ensure that you are doing correct techniques with your exercises and stretching. If these techniques aren't done right, they won't help, and they could make things worse. So, if you experience any pain while doing these techniques, STOP immediately and see your doctor.

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[@mellonhead9568]

AskDoctorJo I am here after 6 years of this video being posted

[@mellonhead9568]

Outter thigh stretches ???

[@AskDoctorJo]

I have 700+ videos :-) You can find all of them at: kzbin.info

[@kapishsharma6430]

Than you ma’am , you really are a goddess as whenever I performed my pushups my upper body developed pain but now it’s all gone.😊😊😊

[@missmikaylajaynemarriott5546]

Hi AskDoctorJo I’m age 16 years of this video being posted

[@charlesgamb6244]

helped instantly! dealing with anxiety, and helped very much!

[@aidenburry]

Bro I feel the same chest tightness and man it helps knowing I’m not the only one

[@christenmichielho5748]

Is anyone here a Bodybuilder, who workout heavy & having a stiff chest the next day & searching some pain relief through this video

[@satorugojo2693]

Yes same except that my side chest hurts only while i bench like a cut with knife, so i bought a cream for muscle.pain relief and some exercises

[@aadityadevganiya8304]

Yap...💪🏻

[@linamohammed9332]

Yes

[@isaacdraxten6862]

Yep

[@patrikstallone1733]

My chest gets painful the next day after a “heavy” bench press day but it’s the good pain what you are supposed to get after a good workout. I just want to stretch it out properly after workout. I am trying to improve my flexibility and mobility. It helps with the healthiness of the muscle and stretching also prevents injuries as well. Stretching out the muscles will also help with growth.

[@GablesHorse]

The first one is great, really helped. Thanks a million

[@AskDoctorJo]

+GablesHorse You're welcome!

[@lovelymudhiraj5042]

Does it increase chest size

[@neerashah2125]

@@lovelymudhiraj5042 no

[@commentstealer4460]

@@lovelymudhiraj5042 🤣🤣

[@zookzook5225]

Same I’ve had this for almost 2 days and this helped alot

[@AskDoctorJo]

I am glad to hear it helped! Good luck!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!! Glad to hear it helped!! Good luck!!

[@Cappediem44]

Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

Glad they helped!! I will try to put a video out soon for abs and torso stretching. Good luck!!

[@meganc4028]

Hi I clicked on this video in severe pain and I feel amazing now. You are god sent. I was crying I was in so much pain and tried everything to stop it

[@AskDoctorJo]

Glad it helped!

[@sumaiyasam9002]

What pain did u get

[@hazqier]

thank you i always have a pain on my left chest and i think its my heart muscles it sometimes feel pain there when i take a deep breath or inhail deeper

[@AskDoctorJo]

+Hazqier You're welcome. I hope these help.

[@prashantsherkar3120]

@mariya baigthe same thing is happening with me now.

[@harshnavdhare]

Same thing happens. It is irritating when you can't breath deep without having pain. It's in lower left chest.

[@sahilmeher9040]

@@harshnavdhare bro I also

[@elizabethgarcia6160]

You need to see your doctor

[@lildancinbaby527]

I've been battling a chest strain for about a week now, and until today, was in so much pain that I couldn't do anything but pop prescription pills and sit on my couch...I was reading on another site that sitting still only exacerbates that pain and that you should try light stretches in order to eliminate the need for the meds...considering that one of the scrips is oxycodone, (strong, and I've never taken anything this strong) and the pill bottle warns that it could become addictive, I've been looking for ways to ween myself off it...these stretches were JUST what the doctor ordered...after hardly being able to take deep breaths without wanting to cry out in pain for the last several days and being due for another dose of the strong stuff, lol, I am on my couch after having done your stretches, relatively pain free. I'll continue to do these and take the less strong Aleve and will hopefully have a fully functioning chest and shoulder soon. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing these easy and rather relaxing stretches! :) LDB.

[@AskDoctorJo]

lildancinbaby527 You're welcome! I am so glad they are helping. Thanks for sharing your story! Good luck!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!! Good luck!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!! Good luck!!

[@pangolothian]

Congrats on 1 million subs. Keeping at it for over 8 years, you deserve it

[@trimtx5142]

In I'm 9 years late but omg thank you so much, I have been struggling with intense chest and shoulder pain from doing way to much weight and reps at the gym for the past 4 days now, and I have been in a hunched position all of these days in absolute agony, not even pain killers helped but these 3 stretches omg it fixed me up within minutes, I still have aches and pains but they have been reduced by atleast 50% to 70% unlike pain killers that did nothing. I am also more mobile and can stand up straight now and move about freely with minimal pain. Again thank you so much.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@audreyleah9054]

really needed this since i started working out in the gym, and my chest is currently aching

[@firstlast4023]

Oh my word. I'm 32 lifting since I was 13. The first chest stretch was God sent. I never knew I could do that. Thank you for adding that to my Arsenal of stretches. And the most love and respect darlin.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!! I will plan on getting some dynamic stretches and warm up videos posted soon!!

[@dashinggp767]

i hv chest pain from two days whatvi do

[@simplylivingyay]

Omg the wall exercise worked wonders for me. It relieved my pain within 2 mins

[@JoyfulSeas]

I've been having lower back pain for about a month now and after I did the final stretch on this video, the pain is gone! Thanks Doctor Jo and thank you Jesus!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Daniel Foley You're welcome! I am so glad it helped!

[@teresagomez2109]

Amazing!! My first session and I feel so much better. Thank you 🙏♥️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Gonedead47]

Thank you that first stretch felt amazing as I was super sore bench pressing

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@8Sockhead8]

This is game changing. I have been doing these stretches in micro form because that's what felt right for my back pain but it only ever provided a very temporary relief. And now I know why. I haven't been holding them nearly long enough. Thank you so much!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@johnalbarran2920]

Thank you so much I've been dealing with anxiety and stiffness within my muscles these stretches helped out a lot 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏼

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@jashandeepbrar1244]

Thank you ,I also tried other exercise from your channel and I really feel better and I hope for best for others who are watching this because it really was terrible

[@zeitgeistyreport]

Saved my life with the second stretch .. was getting a panic attack from the ache and making it difficult to breathe... thank you so Much

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope they help!!

[@vamshimeghavath9512]

Tq mam tqsm my father is feeling after doing this exercises. You should live healthy for 100years mam do more and more videos.A huge fan for you from India

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@rajendrasinhzala2672]

It's great to see and thanks to all of the....... I'm from Gujarat, India.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@kawtherismail1253]

This is amazing I feel the pain still slightly but it relieved it a bit

[@leahmalva1088]

Thank you soo much! This relieved pain I was feeling when I tried to breathe :) It’s completely gone now

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Glad it helped.

[@deepabillawa8538]

How long did it take to recover?

[@Zoochary]

Been having chest spasms from what myself & the nurse at the Little Clinic believe to be the muscles in my chest (she could feel the muscle spasming & said my heart sounds great). I’m a 24 year old fit male so I’d assume it’s not a heart issue. Did these stretches and the fluttering stopped. Hopeful this can be a fix moving forward so I can keep working out without worrying I’m dying lol

[@ladyffelicia8416]

@@Corgijun ive been feeling exactly the same way also after going to physio did my xray only to find out l.have bronchitis due to inflammation caused by my hand which also has tendinitis biceps..hope you get help

[@larrywhitaker4247]

I have not seen those before very informative and excellent video. Good Job! I plan on using these on my breaks today.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Sure. The forearms include your wrist flexors and extensors. You can check out my tennis/golfer's elbow stretches. If they are too easy, you can hold a weight in your hand while performing them.

[@VCVerse]

Holy crap this worked! After one stretching session, my muscles aren't tight! I plan to do this until they are no longer tight, in conjunction with my heating pad.

[@thewanderer1775]

I had so much chest pain after a hard workout these tips really helpt me to releave some of the sorness pain in my chest thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Until then, try checking out my back stretches videos. That might help!

[@bobarnold4435]

Your stretches for pectoral muscles are terrific. Whatever you can say about running (min 3 miles/day for 40 years, it does nothing for the upper body ;) I can barely do the #3 (relaxation), but the stretching I feel, gives me hope that I can get rid of sore trapezius/pectoral muscles for ever! Your enthusiastic approach is comforting.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! It definitely might take awhile, but with consistent stretching, I think they will help. Good luck!

[@JohnKooz]

These are amazing - so physiologically transformative and helpful! Thanks, Doctor Jo!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@hakeemgolden4425]

Thank you. The minute i saw you strike the Super Hero pose I knew I was in the right place. the last one really helped a lot.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. 😎

[@manishabhatia8260]

Thnx dear I was in mch pain last night it helped me God bless 🙌 u

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@jadedenise590]

My whole upper is sore from tubing and swimming this weekend. These stretches are very helpful. Thank you.

[@larryhall882]

Thanks.I have right shoulder bone to bone issue.These stretches are not only helping increase range but also avoid surgery.Too many years doing heavy benches.Thanks again

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@BatmanWangChung]

Thank you so much! I had an incident with my grappling hook and thought I hurt my back first, then I thought I hurt my neck but it was my chest muscles and I didn't even realize what a knot they were in! These stretches fixed me up almost immediately!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they helped.

[@lalaoncloud9in3official60]

the pain instantly started stop hurting i thought i was having a heart attack lol but remembered i was in a work injury with my arm and leg (sprain) i was cleared yesterday thank you so much no joke the pain is going after doing this value stretching it will save your life!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@heeralrathod9816]

Me tooooopp

[@theaurlands4119]

I was doing some heavy chest presses my last workout day and tore myself up. Glad I found this video my gosh I'm sore

[@AskDoctorJo]

I hope it helps.

[@grown_woman_who_loves_rain4172]

I LOVE your videos, Doctor Jo! I just wish they could all be in real time.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! I have many realtime/follow along videos. You can find them here: kzbin.info/aero/PLPS8D21t0eO93jgHPXX-vlT5wIc9ZfRYf

[@wilbertbautista2574]

It really help me a lot thank you so much this video save my life ive been strugggling dificult to breath of cause of my chest pain .ive been doing this every morning and before sleep at night .

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@arunprasher7219]

Thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@rubygriffin2558]

Thanks Wonder Woman! It’s awesome that you’re helping us for free. 😇🤩

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome :-)

[@meenahirani2381]

these are brilliant . ive had asthma attack and muscles were so sore. the excercises really helped. thankyou x

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@Hero-qq6vp]

This helped me so much after my workout, thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Moskolee]

God bless you for this, it worked instantly but I hope it doesn’t come again 🙏🏾

[@moser1106]

you are great, just did it with you and feel the difference, I have a horrible chest pulled muscle pain. Thanks.

[@LOVECRIMES]

thank you so much I am in a lot of pain

[@JayBenjamin9214]

A genuine thank you I feel instant relief!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@prernajha7697]

i don't know how to thank you i was literally having pain in my back hai arm since 15 days and after doing this exercise i felt so much relief...thank you so much.love from india🇮🇳

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Good luck!!

[@smashinglabu3942]

I got chest tight because my panic attack and anxiety.. can I practice this?

[@AskDoctorJo]

+Smashing Labu You can. Some breathing exercises might also help: www.askdoctorjo.com/content/breathing-exercises-copd-or-holding-your-breath-longer Good luck!

[@ah6139]

I do too i get pain spetially on right shoulder chest muscle x rays show is ok but my anxiety scares the freak out im always tense tgats why its sore but my anxiety has me thinking is sum else😳

[@shafisharafudheen8829]

@@ah6139 did you get relief

[@ln-physics6608]

@@shafisharafudheen8829 did you?

[@ah6139]

@@gabrielgutierrez7592 yes i do i guess is cuase anxiety makesyour muscles tighten still is a ugly feeling

[@hodainium]

Doctor Jo you’re a real hero, thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@stoneyj1a1]

Wow, Dr. Jo. Lookin great and Great stretches. Really helps the sore shoulders.

[@shamakareemsheikh5622]

TQ Dr Jo it really works. I have already doing this but I have a little bit dought u cleared it. In starting it hurts after getting results it feel awesome.. Tq u so much. This is the first time I have seen ur vedio... I bless you for more vedios to inspire everyone 😘😘😘

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@haneen90ful]

thank you this is amazing !!

[@MrMichaelpaul45]

I was having chest pain a minute ago quite bad pain,came across your video did what you show & you what, it worked :-), thank you very much i feel a lot better now pain has gone away.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad you feel better.

[@MrMichaelpaul45]

thanks jo :-),the pain has not come back but if it dose thanks to you i will know what to do.

[@electroctgon7008]

Thank you so much, after the gym my muscles were killing me i have so much relief now :)

[@EthanNin0]

Thanks! Worked like a charm! Any stretches for a sore torso and abdominals?

[@ninjabeatz905]

Ti Chi waist turners

[@AskDoctorJo]

It could be, but tell me a little more about what is going on. Does it also hurt, or is it just tight? Does it ever hurt any other time, like twisting, bending, after eating? Does it happen more early in the morning versus later in the day? Did you have any kind of injury or accident recently?

[@lifewithtessy7951]

Hi this is me 2024 how do I cure chest pain on my right side

[@Raikodi]

Thanks love, your guidance has really changed my life for the better. I was suffering form severe sternum inflamation. Docs ruled out is chostichondritis. Followed your advice, the result were as beautiful as you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! And thanks for sharing...you made my day :-)

[@slothking3756]

Holy crap, this actually worked great! Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@Illerynee]

Wow!! My chest felt tight and did these 3 exercises and feel much better! Thank you!!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@freckly1183]

Thank you, my chest sometimes feels tight or numb. Amazing job thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@alexmontilla1656]

Thanks Doc, I tried these at home and it feels me more better I thought I had some issues in my left chest cause it's paining after I went from sleep And when I try those stretching that your teaching and it's gone the pains gone Thank you and more power

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@petrapierrot7224]

Awesome, thank you. I suggested to our students that they avoid the forward head syndrome. To not stick/push their chin forward & looking down. Try to keep our head (bowling ball on a stick) over our spine😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. 😎

[@miguels8137]

My chest hurts when I look down will this help?

[@wj305]

My chest felt better afterwards thanks

[@abhinavsahujbp]

got relief rapidly

[@vijaygiri8843]

Thnq so so much ...it really help me alot i was suffering muscle pain in shoulder

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@theprofessor7515]

My chest tightness that I was struggling for three sleepless nights has gone I would have hug you doctor thank you so much doctor

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@almaarias12]

Cause sometimes spasms are really painful feels like I'm going to have a heart attack and I get anxiety and I start to panic and pain gets worse so I try to calm down and seems to help a like with the pain

[@hennessylopez2271]

how are the spasms ?

[@antimlm4325]

Thank you dr! A few hours ago I was in a panic thinking that I am having a heart attack 😭😭😭😭 This is a life saver! Thank you so much! I felt so much better after doing this exercise. 🙏💓

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they helped.

[@jsafak3831]

Ty so much darling, I had some chest pain and it was constant when I did the exercises. It got better 🤍 I have a question doctor Should I continue taking them daily until the pain goes away? Iam 15 yo

[@zendya1916]

This is actually working, thank u........ I feel so relaxed

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Anonhaha122]

Had chest tightness for a week now. Can’t do much to sort it out. Does anyone have a clue what is causing my chest tightness

[@hennessylopez2271]

to not overexagerrate it might just be anxiety or like inflammation in your muscles i think it’s like the pectoral muscles. DO THESE STRETCHES ! exercise. and try eating healthy. but def get a checkup just to make sure everything is fine. and if you can maybe get an ekg done. and if everything’s fine it’s mostly likely that . change your posture too .

[@rraja5092]

Thanks doctor this excercise helps me .a lot of thanks to u

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@larrywhitaker4247]

Yes, they appear to be helping. Any tips for forearms?

[@evelynrene3610]

Thank you! That really helps. I have 2 herniated discs in my neck from working icu for so many years as a nurse. My neck, shoulders, and pecs get very tight a lot.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@flocks896]

Guys if u are feeling week from your chest and having Trouble breathing this workout helps you will wake up with a chest free pain

[@Jsanchezzz]

Astroman The Goat can a tight chest or a pulled chest cause shortness of breath? I have some soreness when I press down under my pecs and I feel like I pulled my chest muscle from doing push ups and have shortness of breath

[@flocks896]

Justin Sanchez yeah man I was doing pull ups and had a sore chest i felt like I had shortness of breath too but it was just anxiety it goes away within 5 or 6 days from my experience

[@Jsanchezzz]

Astroman The Goat I did pushups 3 weeks ago with my daughter on my back, first time I did exercise in 2 years! I had shortness of breath for about a week then it went away. 3 days ago I did curls and overheard tricep extension and the shortness of breath came back! I’m wondering if I re-pulled it? It’s weird because the exercises weren’t chest ones. Sorry to bother you, just looking for some help

[@flocks896]

Justin Sanchez might’ve been man, I personally think it was my form that’s been getting me

[@Jsanchezzz]

Astroman The Goat I hear you man! Thanks for your help!

[@eruditeidiot]

That was just what I needed! Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@mistersmiley658]

nice...im with astma and .....this help me with my chest tightness thanks dr jo...

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@dannymosquera6453]

Dr Jo its way better now did all the stretches and took paracetamol and now its allgood. Bit of tenderness on right side of pec but that should go away soon. Thanks doc helped heaps

[@AskDoctorJo]

Danny Mosquera You're welcome! I'm glad you are feeling better!

[@mybaileys]

Great stuff, helps a lot. how many times per day would you recommand?

[@AskDoctorJo]

+Guy Levin Thanks! 2-3 times a day would be best. Good luck!

[@robloxroaster1522]

Thanks. For making this video my chest stop hurting me my chest really really Hurt

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.

[@lucyarosethousandmarak733]

I am from India thanks a lot doctor whatever you have shown it really works on me thanks a lotttttttttttt.......... long life AskDoctor Jo Channel.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@MrWOLF-bb3kt]

Thanks again Dr.jo your stretches save me everytime

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@mamamia6805]

These stretches were effective, immediately. They helped me to "catch" my discomfort before it got worse and required me to call the Chiro. Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I'm glad they helped!

[@finnesskid2150]

helped immediately

[@no-et4dx]

I got the wind knocked from me at cheer and my chest hurts and its been about a week. This helped a little bit but time heals. Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck!

[@brandonseasw660]

+AskDoctorJo this is help me if I doing. Healing on my both chest

[@SimplyyBravo]

As a bodybuilder who pushes himself daily, someone who has covid (lung and chest pain), and someone who quit smoking (one of the side effects of withdrawal is chest tightness), and asthma on top of that 😂, I can’t tell you how much these stretches help me

[@AskDoctorJo]

Glad they are helping.

[@CeeSparks]

Hi there Ms. Lady. I workout (not as consistent lately) and have had chest pains off n on since my early 30s. Well into my 40s, same thing. I've been to cardiologists, had mri, echocardoogram, etc. nothing they say. I just take IB occasionally. I have started doing your stretches for awhile. It helps overall. I get pains mostly after laying down for the night or lifting something relatively heavy, or evrn if I over exert my self, but not too much. Thx for these.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@rufiolensun9978]

Thanks a lot, I have left chest pain. And its now gone. Thanks a lot it helps.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@kp477]

Omggggg you've literally saved my sanity. I've had a tight chest for days and these are the only stretches that have helped. I'm going to do these e'ry day - thanks wonder woman...er, Doctor Jo!!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome 😎