Upper Body Stretch and Mobility Workout // Exercises for Posture & Pain Relief

Please join me for these pain relieving exercises that can be done in a standing or seated position. Grab a chair even if you are performing the exercises standing so you have it for stability and to assist with some stretches.
All movements are osteoporosis friendly ( no rounding or twisting of the spine) and are great for better posture and improved range of motion in the shoulder area. The stretches are perfect for shoulder issues and pain as well as neck pain.
This quick workout will leave you feeling lighter and lifted! Please let me know how you enjoyed it and leave me a comment!
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[@Linda-ot3pj]

I think you are one of the best fitness instructors on line. You are calm, articulate and give great instruction. Thank you. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate that Linda 🤩

[@susancarreon6770]

I totally agree!

[@monikacordery11]

I agree with you ❤

[@sharmeenahmed1576]

You are the woderful physical instructor which i never saw like you. Thanks and God bless you.

[@Linda-ot3pj]

@@SeniorShapeFitness you are welcome. Thank you 🌸

[@stapletontable]

Wow! I didn't know how much I needed that!! Thank you Lauren, and all of you who suggested this fabulous stretch!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad it was helpful! 🤩

[@kelliwaite7159]

Hi Lauren, just finished this new one on the heels of your 3,000 steps and ten minute arm workout 🎉 Let’s go Mondays 👏 Thanks again, I’d be lost without your channel to help me maintain but still feel challenged daily!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wow! Nice job Kelli! 🙌🏻🤩

[@nit2love1]

Love, love, love this stretch and your other workout. I’m glad I found you!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@joansmith1195]

I didn't realize how sore my upper back and shoulders were. Also felt that gentle lower back stretch. Thank you!.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! You’re welcome Joan 🤩

[@sandragoldfadim870]

Always fabulous Lauren you are great thanks

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you so much Sandra!!

[@alysonmuse7355]

This is one of the best upper body mobility and stretch routines around, thank you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks so much Alyson, I appreciate that!!

[@rosemarykilleen4358]

This was great for stretching out at the end of the day. I’m also really appreciating your playlists!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad! Thanks Rosemary 🤩

[@RobertBrown-wl5nu]

Love doing this workout regularly 🩷💪

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great to hear!

[@annabaldori]

Thanks Lauren, ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure Anna 😊

[@JaneDaniels-f4e]

Just what I needed after a week of trimming hedges on the farm. I immediately felt better in my upper body and back. Thanks Lauren, you're a star ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Jane! Happy to hear it :)

[@christopherellinger9901]

Loved it! More for posture, please! It's something I work on daily. (Anne). And I agree with all the raves, below. You're making a big difference in my daily life. Thanks for all your work and care.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great Anne! Here is a link to another posture video. I have many. would a playlist help? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d161lX-ghbdse6M

[@christopherellinger9901]

Thank you, Lauren. Yes, a playlist of your posture videos would be helpful! When I use the search bar, I only get three. If you have more, I'd love it! I especially like posture workouts that include both strengthening and stretching. (Anne)

[@d-lpope5829]

That was a nice gentle stretch. It was interesting to slow things down and concentrate. Thanks Lauren. I agree with another fan who said you were the best presenter for fitness. Great for my 56 years. Cheers.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! Thank you for your kind words, I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jacqueline6303]

Yes, I feel fabulous after doing these upper body posture movements. Thank you so much for sharing these beneficial exercises with us in such an uplifting way!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it Jacqueline :)

[@JaniceFrary]

I have loved every single one of your routines. You give great tips during the exercises and excellent reminders on how to do the exercises. Thank you, Lauren.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! That’s nice to hear Janis 🤩

[@tianabhada4892]

Thank you thank you thank you for this. It's truly a regular in my rotation. It ALWAYS gives me relief.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Happy to hear that! You are very welcome :)

[@karenerickson4278]

Thank you so much!!! I appreciate this workout, I have shoulder and upper body issues , this is perfect. I agree with previous comments about hip and lower body stretching and also please more hip strengthening for those of us with osteoporosis. Again, thank you so much.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Here is my hip focused workout: Exercises for Pelvic Floor Strength & Hip Health // Gentle Pilates for Seniors & Beginners kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGm8mHiamLdkiM0

[@carolann6072]

Thank you Lauren - this was perfect and so needed today! As always, your instruction is spot on. I feel so much better!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay, thank you Carol!

[@margaretek5350]

Thank you Lauren much needed! Have been down with a severe cold all week; first day up on my feet and this just returned me to feeling better and like my self! Blessings 🙏🙏🙏

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You are welcome Margarete! So glad you are feeling better :)

[@stacischeetz7597]

This will forever be one of my favorite videos! It feels wonderful to stretch like this in the morning, especially because I had a medical injection yesterday and the injection site is sore. This was exactly what I needed! My shoulders and arms are, gently, saying, "Thank you!"

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great Staci! Your shoulders and arms are very welcome :)

[@roseanndevuyst]

Just what i needed this morning. Thanks Lauren

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome Rose :)

[@TheNancyReynolds]

This was a great break from sitting at my desk and working! 🤸

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Perfect! 🙌🏻

[@lsdev4229]

Thanks Lauren and Mike! This one is great for all that stress in upper neck/back area...just what I need right now🥰🇨🇦Sharon.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad it's a good workout for you Sharon! Many thanks :)

[@carolelightfoot803]

Thank you so much. This is a perfect follow-up for my PT for neck and back. Doing this every morning 😊 Indianapolis

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Good for you Carole !

[@sylkefeldhusen3844]

Just what I needed today, Lauren. Thanks a lot! ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're very welcome :)

[@francesoha2062]

Every day I will do this,maybe a few times a day.Thank you,

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're welcome Frances :)

[@francesoha2062]

And I have done and my shoulder is feeling so much better.!

[@LisaSkaggs-x8o]

Great workout! Exactly what my body needed this morning. I completely agree with the other comments regarding your workouts. There's something for everyone and your expertise and calm presence make all the difference. Thanks for all you do!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I appreciate that 🤩

[@donnacreed9526]

This is a great workout. Do you have a similar one for hips and lower back?

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Here you go: Exercises for Pelvic Floor Strength & Hip Health // Gentle Pilates for Seniors & Beginners kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGm8mHiamLdkiM0

[@reneklein6049]

Lauren, you are the best. After doing a 5,000 step program yesterday, my shoulders (where I hold all of my tension), were bothering me today. And you come along with this fantastic stretching workout. Thank you ever so much. ❤❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! My pleasure Rene 🤩

[@reneklein6049]

​@SeniorShapeFitness you truly are the best! Enjoy your week. 🩷

[@ritaklaudt6891]

Lauren, I love this! It is just what I needed today. Your videos are really great. Thanks so much.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You are so welcome Rita :)

[@cazfraser]

Thank you for another wonderful stretching routine. I so appreciate exercises that can be done sitting in a chair! Saludos from Spain!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great! You are most welcome :)

[@monicavillar419]

This video really helped my shoulder pain. Thank you so much Lauren!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad it helped Monica!!

[@huawei049vipfbb6]

what a nice stretch! Thank you so much Lauren!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you liked it!!

[@kareemahamdy1223]

I definitely feel taller after that. Thankyou Lauren x

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Happy to hear that Kareema :)

[@debrarodriguez209]

Wow,! This is just what I needed. I love everyone of your workouts but this one is amazing. You do a huge service to the world with these workouts. Thank you so much!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure Debra! Thank you for your kind words :)

[@mocharulez3783]

This was great! I have a lot of neck/shoulder pain, so I will be trying to check my posture! Thank you so much!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! You are very welcome :)

[@tianabhada4892]

Love this video. I've done it twice this week. I have chronic stiffness and pain in my mid back and this really helps me out - and gets me ready for your walking workouts! Thanks for sharing your skills with us 🙏🏻

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad it was helpful Tiana! I agree, it's a good video as a warm up too :)

[@isabelaneacsu758]

Hi Lauren, great streching workout! I feel amazing at the end! Thank you😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! 🤩

[@israelrocha9370]

I do a few different one type of workouts that I see here on KZbin, but yours is one of the best! So complete and touches all aspects. I am 57 yrs old and had some injuries in my knees, but your routines are incredible amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this and keep the good work!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You are most welcome! Thank you for your kind words 🤩

[@annagrisham2215]

Wonderful stretching! Lots of good popping. Will be doing this often. Thank you as always for your thoughtful, effective workouts. 😊❤💪

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful Anna 🙌🏻🤩

[@janene.f]

This makes an amazing post workout cooldown/stretch after upper body day. Thank you so much!❤❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it Janene :)

[@rosealenius-spencer4823]

That chair downward dog stretch was the icing on the cake! Finished this workout feeling like a younger version of myself 😊 thanks, Lauren! ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I love that Rose :) You are most welcome!

[@juliemacefield3307]

Thankyou Lauren not feeling well today so this short stretch class perfect for me today see you tomorrow ❤️🙋

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! Hope you feel better Julie

[@luciehsuen8981]

Thanks for the tutorial. Awesome love the upper body practice..As always your voice is so sweet & calming. ❤️👍

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You’re welcome 😊

[@RobertBrown-wl5nu]

I do need this stretch desperately, thank you ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure Ruth :)

[@graceinge274]

I do excercise with you from Bali, Indonesia. Thank you for teach us, God bless ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! 🤩

[@paintmyseoul6868]

I have severe anxiety and asthma leading to chest pain and nervousness and this helped in so many ways. I’ve been sick for about a week and haven’t been able to keep solids or liquid down but this opened up my chest so much and relieved me immensely

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I'm so happy this was helpful. I hope you feel better soon :)

[@bethjacobson7505]

Phenomenal upper body stretches. Feel meaningfully better. Thank you Lauren!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! I love that you feel better Beth :)

[@HopeRivers.7]

Wow! another absolutely amazing video! I feel like I just had a massage!!! I have been doing at least 2 of your videos a day, a shorter one and a longer one. I cannot believe the difference in how I feel and sleep!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! That is so great to hear! Keep up the great work :)

[@bluejacket645]

Lauren, thank you for this upper body and mobility workout. It is perfect for improving my range of motion in the shoulder area, besides definitely helping to reduce some pain from cervical stenosis I've been experiencing.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! That’s what I was hoping for and how I choreographed it 🤩

[@Sheba-us7og]

Love this workout, use it few times. Thank you 🙏. Have used many of your workout videos, all wonderful. Thank you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! 🤩

[@susancarreon6770]

This is literally my favorite upper body stretch!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! Happy to hear it Susan :)

[@elizabethlancaster3464]

Thank you Lauren that was fantastic all the way from 🇿🇦 South Africa . 2:24

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

YOu're welcome Elizabeth, so glad you enjoyed it ;)

[@jerickatbaez]

Hi Lauren, Thank you so much I needed that for my neck😢.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cec7082]

Thank you so much, Lauren. I loved this workout. Wishing you a very belated Happy New Year! ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks! Glad you love it :)

[@debbiejones6239]

I do feel fabulous great awareness to continue in my day❣️Have a blessed Sunday ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful!

[@stacischeetz7597]

Oh, my! What a wonderful way to wake up! These stretching videos are spectacular. I never realize how tight my muscles are until we stretch. ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome Staci :)

[@wendyharris9204]

Just what I needed today! So glad I found you and all your videos!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad it’s a good workout for you Wendy! I’m happy you found me too 🤩

[@PatrickPlayz1234]

Love this! Feels so good afterwards

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Happy to hear it Amy :)

[@debrarodriguez209]

As always, another beautiful work out. Thank you for all you do for us. You are simply the best instructor ever!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wow, thank you Debra, I appreciate that :)

[@susanho8542]

Took a detour today from Week 5! My body really needed these deep stretches. It felt great to isolate these muscles and ease into them. Thank you so much, Lauren♥☯

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You bet Susan! Glad it felt good :)

[@tinadahl9875]

Love your workouts AND your sense of style🪻

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Tina!

[@michelledunlap1832]

I am loving your workouts. I’m glad that I found you. I have chronic pain so it is hard to find workouts that are accommodating. I love that besides low impact you give other options. Also love that you have chair workouts.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great Michelle! So glad you are enjoying my workouts 🤩

[@karinadams3004]

This is perfect/great warm up /stretch prior to a disc golf outing! Thank you so much. Picked up disc golf as a retirement hobby.🙂

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I love that Karina!!

[@shahinayesminsumona5681]

Just finished this work out. It's really amazing. Take my love. And your outfit is beautiful ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you so much!!

[@liztownsend2026]

This is great. Very timely as shoulders and upper back have been tight a lot as I've done more strength training with weights. Definitely one for the Favourites! ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great to hear Liz :)

[@glendasetter6101]

Just recently found your videos. Great stretches. Do really enjoy the weight routines. Fabulous. Thank you

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you like them! Thanks for working out with me Glenda :)

[@kimdeturk2939]

Awesome, thank you! Made my day.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad to hear it! Thanks Kim 🤩

[@bethcmccarthy1147]

Hi Lauren - I just did dance cardio kick boxing - comment feature not avail so leaving word here - was SO much fun - and as always, your supportive/kind way comes through beautifully and is SO appreciated! 🩷

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks again Beth! Your kind words are so appreciated :)

[@saradark8339]

Thank you, just what I needed!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad it helped Sara :)

[@ingridjohnston9698]

Love your channel! I can always find an exercise that fits my mood. Another great workout today. I love how there are no two classes the same. And I love seeing results. My daughter commented on my toned arms the other day!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! Love to hear that Ingrid! Keep up the amazing work and thank you for your kind words :)

[@wendyroberts7770]

My alternative medicine chest 👍 after a weekend working in the garden/yard instead of reaching for the ibuprofen/paracetamol I used my alternative medicine chest (senior mobility) and as ever found just what I needed. Thank you for your commitment to helping others share your workouts.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! Good for you Wendy. You are doing great things for your body 🤩🙌🏻

[@beckyedmunds3608]

Thank you for a beautiful workout, I've been poorly so this just what I needed to get me back to exercising, best wishes, becky (UK) ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! I happy it's a good workout for you Becky ;)

[@Ana9410]

I loved it ❤ please could you do a Pilates class for posture or lower back pain? ❤❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad you love it! Have you tried my Wall Pilates?

[@pattibouck6407]

That felt amazing!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great to hear Patti :)

[@barbaragee3085]

THIS was delicious! I can't believe you gave me stretches I've never done! I feel great! I can see doing these while my tea brews in the morning. I'm usually too dopey to do big workouts until later in the day.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful Barbara! I love how you are planning to work it into your day :)

[@ambrosiaema1784]

Wow. I rally Need to stretching. Thanks ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome!

[@mariakois5684]

Thank you ❤️

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You’re welcome 😊

[@janehambling8787]

The best! I have an issue at the moment with my neck and one shoulder and this workout really helps. your instructions are so clear its all easy to follow and the reassurance about strange noises was helpful! . I'm not convince I'm taller though unfortunately !

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Jane :)

[@laurelcoombes1585]

Wonderful💖😁

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you 🤗

[@carolynwright3026]

I am new to your channel and loving it! Two reasons you go at a pace that I can follow! I have a neck injury from my youth as well as a weak back that many people struggle with! My experience with other videos is that for a beginner with issues. It just leads to so much pain after the first video I just have to give up and try to recover. My goal is to be able to do the tasks around my house and yard without the extra pain that comes from weak muscles! I just can’t thank you enough ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure Carolyn! I’m so glad you are enjoying my videos 🤩 keep up the great work!

[@TeaTimeDevotionsWithMimi]

I was doing some popping on the arms, I am glad you mentioned it.😊. I love your workouts and I am thankful you share them🤗🩷 I can already see a difference in my body😊 Have a wonderful weekend. 💛☀️🌼

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! Love that you are noticing a difference Mimi :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

[@tianabhada4892]

Came to this today for some migraine relief ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Hope it helped Tiana 🤩

[@tianabhada4892]

@@SeniorShapeFitness you know, it really did 💕 I was able to make some dinner for my hubby, after having spent all day in bed

[@ACS888]

I exercise 4 x a week . This video will solve my frozen shoulder right side. Thanks

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Excellent! You are most welcome 🤩

[@jonigriffin7691]

Fabulous!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

so glad you think so Joni :)

[@antonianahring9883]

Thank U 🤩

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You’re welcome 😊

[@thenittingnurse]

Hi Lauren! I just discovered your channel & subscribed as I love it!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! Thank you! Happy to have you working out with me 🙌🏻

[@clc7378]

🎉 TY!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Most welcome :)

[@BarbaraF-q8p]

Amazing!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks!

[@jeandibb4111]

Wonderful

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you Jean :)

[@ЮліяПолотнянко]

Super ❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you 👍

[@amaliavillarojo8545]

God bless you more

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you Amalia :)

[@PKGSTUDIO11]

This is a great 💯

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you 🤩

[@gaylesweigert1142]

Awesome. Really got a lot out of this. How can I support you. I love your videos and this ne was great where I get really tight. Thanks

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it Gayle! Thank you for wanting to support me. Simply liking (thumbs up button) my videos and leaving comments is helpful as well as sharing with friends and family so more people can find my videos. If you care to support financially there is a thanks button by the like button. It's a heart with a $ sign in it. This is like a virtual tip jar.

[@StepUpArk]

Love 🎉🎉🎉

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! Thank you 🤩

[@goprodoggo]

Please don't ever change! I even love the blue aesthetic background. Everything is so pleasing to the eye and your exercises are wonderful! You really get those of us who don't want to jump around to get in shape!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying my workouts :)

[@ChittarupaYoga]

Also love the low impact options and peaceful demeanor.

[@Sheba-us7og]

Request and favour to ask - many years ago (back in 1975) had scoliosis surgery surgical steel rod and lots of fusing! - from shoulder blades down to just below waist, as you can image very little flexibility. In 2020 due to medical circumstances and constant pain retired early and now on Disability Support Pension age 62yrs, on Disability for 3.5 yrs. Decided to focus on improving and strengthening the health of my body. So far I'm thrilled with all the work I have been doing. Not sure if this is your area of expertise of not - though here goes. What are the chances of a workout for pilates or yoga or other exercise focusing on this? As I said, if this is out of your area of expertise, then I completely understand. I am fairly active, use your workouts on regular basis along with walking as often as possible, all wonderful by the way, thank you.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Good for you for staying as active as you are! I have had several requests for osteoporosis friendly yoga& Pilates. I think this would also be a good workout for you with similar exercises.

[@marydreyer3725]

Looks so good ! Going to try ! Can these be done daily ?

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

absolutely Mary!

[@lydiathornton5323]

Ahhmazing!!! 😊❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you! 😄

[@Amir76fresno]

Hello, I just stumbled upon over this video by chance, Great video indeed, thx a lot for sharing your knowledge with us. Wishing you all Happiness prosperity and success. Have an amazing day. Cheers. P.S.Subbed2 🙏💙💙

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks! so glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have an amazing day as well :)