Shoulder Pain Relief Stretches - 5 Minute Real Time Routine

These shoulder pain relief stretches are great for helping to relieve general shoulder pain and shoulder tightness. The shoulder stretches are done in real time, so they are easy to follow. Buy a worksheet with these shoulder stretches: www.askdoctorjo.com/7-shoulde...
In general when stretching the shoulders, you should hold most stretches for 30 seconds, and do them 3 times. Sometimes you might not have enough time to go through your whole routine, which can be time consuming. If you are in a hurry, still hold the shoulder stretches for 30 seconds, but do less reps.
A quick warm up will help warm up and loosen the shoulder muscles to help get them going.
A great way to stretch the shoulder is by stretching out the joint capsule. You can stretch the posterior capsule or a cross arm stretch, and you can stretch the inferior capsule with a triceps stretch.
Also, stretching some of your rotator cuff muscles, like the subscapularis may help relieve the shoulder pain. If going into external rotation of your shoulder is painful, you can modify this stretch.
Finally, a chest or pec stretch and an upper trap stretch will help the shoulder and neck areas.
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[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@i-R0k8]

My right shoulder is in lot of pain because of throwing cricket ball can these exercises help me with that

[@osmanabuba6731]

Doctor Jo please i have this severe pain in my right shoulder and really hurting me . Please can you be of help to me i would be grateful if you read my message. Thank you

[@lucynico6191]

AskDoctorJo dr Jo, does having a cold shoulder make you extremely light headed, I already fell once, please help, it’s hard walking even with a walker. Thank uhh

[@musiclyrics-lyricsvideosin9845]

Hi Dr. Jo, after only 4 days of following your exercises, my shoulder pain lessens. So, I hit subscribe and like and watch ur video every time I do some exercise. Thank You.

[@deanwilson5767]

I did one of your stretches for my shoulder and I couldn't believe the all the noise that came out of my shoulder and feel so much better thank you so much

[@accrimony]

how do people dislike this 😂 this helped a lot after weight training

[@henja8257]

Becoz they don’t like dogs

[@maria-cr4hg]

ikr

[@luzmilaluceyh9286]

@@henja8257 agree. I love dogs. And her exercises help so much.

[@zanebrahmane]

Probably they don’t have any muscle tension in the areas that they thought they needed to stretch. For me, for example, the last exercise was the best, but with the rest of the exercises I didn’t even feel that I was stretching , cause I just don’t have muscles to stretch.😄

[@accrimony]

@@zanebrahmane i do weight training before track so i gotta stretch 🦥

[@ionelpop2399]

I hurt my shoulders by staying in my bed and playing mobile games for 7 hrs,I hope this exercise is gonna help Update:Its better now,thx for helping

[@harryleeson1773]

Same

[@dniilii]

Damn 7 hours playing mobile games, gimme some game recs

[@Fahad-qh9yv]

Same i think my blood floww decreased to my joint and my joint are paining cuz i play mobile games while lying down .my shoulder muscle is thightened

[@makaylah5727]

I hurt my arm and shoulder by batting and slinging my arm backwards.

[@youdroppedsomething4334]

All I did was bend down weirdly and all of a sudden my shoulder decides to hurt

[@dadesanya5966]

Your vids literally cure my gym pain, from back to shoulder to... thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@everydaymegann]

2 years ago still works. Thank you so much! I was doing gymnastics and I kind of bent my shoulder area and lately I have shoulder pain so I tried this and it’s gone. ❤

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@harleylikethebike]

The beauty of KZbin

[@MrDorito_123]

Wdym still works It's not like this is a bug and it's gonna get patched

[@everydaymegann]

@@MrDorito_123 dude I was just leaving a positive comment no need to get so mad + buddy this was 7 months ago

[@RJ-wy6cx]

Yes I've been following her for at least 4 years she doesn't amazing therapies for people

[@amalialoraine]

I had a bad shoulder pain and after this routine, my pain was less! Need to do another round again.

[@markmora5850]

Samee!! Saw this video and instantly subcribed

[@lauren-sq5cd]

Same

[@alex3475]

Me too

[@goodboy-oo7qb]

Hi..when i release my shoulder free im getting pain.but when i use muscels there is no pain.what should i do for that ?please reply.

[@AishaAli-lk7gh]

@@markmora5850 me too

[@vibhagour9003]

Its almost 3am in India and I finished my work with bad shoulder ache ... i stumbled upon your video and did the stretching.. it actually feels amazing..

[@mamunazambarbhuiya6635]

India

[@vipinparakkad]

Hi may i know your current situation regarding shoulder pain after this excercise

[@snehalsoman6408]

Absolutely a life saver relieved my shoulder pain 5 minutes.

[@nubsoul6943]

i’ve been having shoulder pain for some time now and this really helped :)

[@leila_marae]

Thank you, so much for this!!! Before seeing this video my shoulder pain had me on the verge of tears, because it’s been there for months! After doing these stretches it feels soo much better

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@citychicaintexas]

I'm about to try these stretches right now because I cried yesterday from so much pain in my shoulder.

[@praeliumclub]

@@citychicaintexas it was helpful for you?

[@angelcarrera4974]

How often do u do them?

[@juanpablocervantes5875]

@@angelcarrera4974 the video says three times a day is good

[@ikaikacorpus5827]

My chiropractor showed me this video and I do these stretches when I’m not in his office. This is great and helpful!

[@freedomwarrior5225]

I have had Shoulder pain for YEARS! Lots of physical labor, weight lifting, etc. This is really helpful 👍

[@sassyhulk7685]

I'm at work with bad shoulder pain, so I don't have the ability to do anything more than 5 minutes. This helped a lot! Still a bit painful of course, but now I can turn my head without feeling like I'm gonna cry haha

[@tstephan810]

i feel you 😂

[@aeiara]

I hope you are alright now!

[@scoacod3049]

Gosh this really helped me today. I will be doing this routine daily.

[@iancelestino2368]

After having a heavy benchpress session my shoulders were feeling really tight and uncomfortable. I was about to sleep but my shoulders were bothering me like crazy. When I watched this video not only did is relived my shoulder, I feel way better on my upper back and chest. This is the best video I’ve seen so far and I’m happy that you posted this because now I can go to sleep without any pain!

[@herberthastings7370]

Does it really work

[@Reckless_Shinobi]

I love her energy my shoulder was feeling sore a little now it feels a whole lot better

[@sp6726]

Glad I found these videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & positive energy! Extreme shoulder & inner arm pain (between the shoulder & elbow). These stretches are great. I hope, in time, they alleviate the pain.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@nerdygiant7805]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN!! I was thinking about going to a chiropractor because I always felt this pain when lifting in my upper shoulder but man, that rotator cuff stretch is great.

[@elizabethvanderpohl3839]

I'm single mom so I never have much free time I work 12 hour shift at a warehouse and was in so much pain this video was a huge help

[@mamajones44]

She is the best for me!i do get help from watching her training tips 💯❤️🥰🥰🥰💃

[@briansharpe6043]

Gave me virtually instant relief. Started yesterday and woke up this morning feeling a lot less tight through my shoulders.

[@psanchez0209]

Hurt my shoulder working out a few days ago and this immediately relieved my pain! Wish I would’ve done this sooner! I’ll definitely keep these stretches filed deep in my brain for future injuries!!

[@stoneD1958]

Thank you very much for those stretches. I suffer from shoulder pain and as a subscriber I watch you all of the time. Thanks again

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@obeidullahsheikhoossain8976]

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[@envision_embody_become]

You’re amazing! I’ve been doing your stretches after a vigorous 108 day power yoga program. These videos are life savers!!!!!! Thanks for helping us stay healthy!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@jonathonstandingwater8530]

Omg thank God for this lady for the behind your arms stretch it felt so reliving with my pain

[@trudimiller5838]

This was awesome! I had some really bad shoulder pain and I did this stretch routine once and it provided relief right away

[@tymaa9349]

You’re a life saver honestly physical pain really effected my mental health but now I feel better

[@thebeans804]

Wow! I couldn't sleep because my shoulder hurt so bad. I found your channel and just did your 5 minute stretch. Just one session made such a huge difference. Thank you so much. I am a new subscriber. Happy New Year.☺

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks. Happy New Year to you too.

[@diitthebestspokenenglishce7528]

I felt relieved after doing these work outs. Thanks Dr.G

[@brittanyhuff295]

This is absolutely amazing! Just doing it once helped me so much!!

[@athanasial4385]

this was perfect for my shoulder pain, I love it

[@babss2285]

OMG!!! YOU HAVE FIXED MY PAIN THATS BEEN HAUNTING ME FOR 2 WEEKS 💖

[@alexisholmes3042]

This is awesome. I've been having this pain in my shoulder for a few days and as soon as i was done wit doing the stretches, it didn't hurt that bad. I also play basketball so this is really helpful.

[@quimmahsings]

This actually relieved the pain I had in my shoulders. I love it

[@karegon]

First time back at archery today and this has definitely helped with the tension of overused muscles.

[@feedtheamy]

I've been having neck and should pains from spending too much time on the computer and your streches are such a life saver! Thank you for sharing your work Dr Jo!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@maganwinston]

This helped a lot and brought me much relief. I will be using this stretch routine more in the future😊.

[@ca82MHz]

Thank you! Saved my morning. My shoulders was somewhere around my ears when I woke up, and my whole upper body hurt, now everything is back on its place again. 😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@tan8802]

this is literally me everyday

[@tsunade8442]

Your a lifesaver i play softball and im a pitcher ive had arw pain for the last year on and off this has really helped already and its only my first time using it!!!!

[@alexiajp13]

omg totally can relate! I was a pitcher for 8 years but I stopped playing 4 years ago and i still have bad shoulders from it

[@thuyquynh324]

Wow unbelievable 😮 I had shoulder pain for 3 days then I found this video. Immediately after that my pain had gone 🥰

[@reedman420]

This the secound time I had a pain problem and I immediately thought about your videos hence from the first one you never fail to get us some pain relief 🕊️🕊️🙏🏾

[@dabi8180]

watching this video has become a daily routine for me

[@serenabilcock6411]

you are really helping my shoulder

[@devenderkumar427]

New subscriber here!!..this video really helped a lot for pain relief as well as relaxation after workout!💜💜✨✨

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@aprilrobinson3023]

Thank you so much for this video!💫💫 this exactly what I’ve been looking for for my left shoulder and neck pain! Very easy to follow and practical stretches👍💫💫🥰

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@nikitaagnihotri370]

This was amazing!! I had sore muscles from the previous day's workout to an extent that I could lie down comfortably! And now it's almost negligible!

[@ionlyusethisforcommentingl6061]

Yes Same with me!!

[@jwendy31]

Than k you so much. I have been living with MS for 10 years and have lots of muscle pain and have lost a lot of mobility. I stretch with you several times a day and sometimes in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep due to pain% god bless you and your sweet pup❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@shikhazenith]

I m tired of my shoulder pain but today after just 5 min of this stretch i m feeling 70% relieved 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sanjuxavier2684]

I had a head ache in the past which is when I first saw Dr. Jo's video. That helped me a lot. Now I am back again with a shoulder pain. Dr never disappoints. It worked like charm❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

Glad it helped.

[@rodolfootero7877]

Cant give enough likes, every time my shoulder hurts this fixes it

[@farabitusher1130]

Omg , God bless you🥰❤️❤️❤️ I was suffering shoulder pain for 2 days , This 5 minutes exercise helped me completely vanished my back pain and shoulders pain❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks. Glad they helped.

[@bekkismith5643]

Another great video. I have a play list now and it's helping my muscle atrophy and fibro

[@dexterabunda7831]

IT'S SO EFFECTIVE. !! LOVE IT

[@AK-gw9ou]

Yesterday night I had very bad shoulder pain..I can't even sleep...but after doing these streches pain was instantly gone😍u r great...😘

[@Argodeon]

Heads up that this vid is showing up at the top of the search results for shoulder pain stretches. Subbed and keep up the good content!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Awesome, thank you!

[@IndianMOMInAustralia]

Yes true 👍

[@MrDancewithme12]

I'm a powerlifter and have shoulder pain. I always come straight back to this video and it works like magic 👌

[@sharonwhiting1528]

I love these stretches so much. They are so quick and easy. I'm hoping to do these each day to help with my pain. Love your dogs also so much :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! 🐾

[@samzii3533]

this is really good! i started going to volleyball training and after the 2nd day (we did tougher training) i had pretty sore shoulders and also in the neck area. this basically fixed my shoulders haha 😅

[@Hema-gt7zb]

This was so good. Relieved some shoulder pain. God bless dear. :)

[@RoxyKatGlass]

Thank you so much! I had major excruciating pain and this helped me focus on longer stretches. I feel way better and much relief. 🙏🏼💜

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@dianabinion5578]

This exercise really helped my shoulder pain!❤❤

[@DianaM.1]

I hurt my shoulder today at work. These exercises helped lessen the pain a lot.

[@zdhabai]

I was having severe pain in my shoulder I did this excercise twice in a day and results were amazing. Thanks a lot for sharing this exercises.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Glad they helped.

[@Asdasty]

How long did it take before your pain went away?

[@angiebrady29]

I just wanted to say thank you. I've been doing this video at my desk during work if I get tense and it's a miracle stretch. Thank you!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Glad it's helping.

[@AV-ed8er]

I recently injured my shoulder during a football game and this really helped relieve tension in my shoulder and I’m definitely saving this video.

[@zenith7024]

This is my favourite channel for stretches, very good tutorials and the stretches are very effective, and doctor Jo actually replies to alot of her subs and viewers, great channel

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@joellemiddleton3583]

You rock! Love the stretches AND the sweet doggos

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@patitaguirre]

Thank you so much!!! Just that… your exercises and the excellent way you explain thoroughly is huge help and a marvelous option for many distant viewers!!!! Thanks again wholeheartedly!!! ❤

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@Sp4wn0088]

Subscribed!! On day 4 on extreme shoulder pain! Doctor said “keep moving it” but seems when I workout the next day I’m in pain for days hoping doing this and some other videos I’ve come across will help me get back into my fitness routine! This short video definitely helped, still can’t lift my arm over my head without it hurting 😭 but hopeful now :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! Good luck!!

[@alexrivas8377]

I was lifting weights and my shoulders were really heavy and painful after watching this video man i got a relief

[@drajayatri]

I am a 72 year old dentist .For last few weeks I was having this problem with my right shoulder. I did these exercises and was surprised to see lot of improvement just after 1st time. Now for last week I am regularly three times a day. Thanks dear 😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Duderonittv]

Literally gave me instant relief, especially the last traps stretch. Thank you so much!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@sunshinekwon9516]

Happy I came across one of your videos, absolutely love the neck stretch so I tried the shoulder stretch too....I immediately felt relief from tension on my right neck which has been causing me discomfort the past two days. Much thanks for sharing this video! Just subscribed to your channel . 😊👍 👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@TheTrevorsanderson]

Incredibly simple and effective video. Pain is instantly gone. Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@michaeltoebe3987]

I did all of these right along with you. I felt stretch yet not the usual "10-level" discomfort or "7-grade" pain. Thank you. Will incorporate this daily to see if I can sleep well again and put on a jacket/coat without pain and wincing. Thank you Dr. Jo.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@himamuralidharan2470]

Absolutely wonderful 👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@TrainInspired]

I love these stretches! I do most of these in my own 30 min daily stretch routine. BTW; My name is Coach Jo! It's neat to meet other girls named Jo 🤣😁

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! 😎

[@lornakurien7962]

Did I tell you how wonderful you are! Ever since I started doing the shoulder exercises the pain just seems to lessen. I feel it once in a while when I sleep on my shoulder. Thank you so much.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@ayandal4744]

really helps!

[@nidairmanti418]

Been working 7 days a week for some months and experiencing constant pain on my shoulders. Did these stretches just now and the pain went away :)

[@nefariousrig2070]

Keep it up. I have a torn rotator cuff. Did this for over a week. Pain went away. Stopped. It came back. Am now back to stay 😅

[@gypsykarla]

This was amazing! I’ve been having some really extreme shoulder pain for a week now and just one round of doing this made my shoulders feel so much better. I’ll definitely be doing this routine a couple times a day now. Thank you so much!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@i_dont_care1596]

Very helpful to open up your shoulders and chest! Great for of you slouch alot or feel upper back pain 👍👍👍🙏💕

[@hildanateklegiorgis424]

carried three heavy bags from the airport and my shoulder pain kept me from sleeping. Doctor Jo's exercises helped me relax my shoulders and relieve the pain. Thank you, Doctor Jo!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome!

[@bigkarai]

So I recently did all upper body workouts at the gym and when i got done man I had so much pain in both my shoulders I couldn’t even move my arm up as much... then I came across this video. This was SOOOOOO much what I needed I appreciate this so much

[@skybnmadison9768]

These stretches are so so amazing my for my shoulders, the pain is almost gone👍😊Now I can sleep better Thank u!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@ibeamish1]

That was great, will check out your 20 min. routine now.

[@dinglemccringleberry6258]

that rotator cuff one worked like magic!! thank you very much🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@orionvk]

Thank you so much for this! I noticed a considerable decrease in pain after doing one round. I’ll have to incorporate this into the rest of my stretching routine :-)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@foot7]

I'll be trying this in my routine. I've been having the worse pains on my right shoulder. Hope this helps unlock some of the tense I've been having c:

[@dopamineinaformofashort]

I have the same thing on my left shoulder.

[@FindingGreenOS]

Oh thank you, I had so much pain from frantic office work today. Really helped!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@relative_vie]

thank you for being straight forward

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@prakashchavan8135]

Very nice and excellent explanation

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@nataliejordan2901]

Subscribed, thank you, felt so good after a week of intense workouts!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks for subscribing!

[@joevelynbibanco27]

Thank you . I keep doing this everyday morning 💪

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@sarahyounus9412]

Thank you for making this! I was immediately relieved from having sharp pains in my shoulder after following along. 👍👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@yuneidaguti7824]

Wow thank you! I was feeling so much pain after a workout, just did this 5 min stretch and my shoulders feel so much better!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@vincentgilson2054]

Me too thank you !

[@tinagale9288]

I also enjoyed doing in real time!!! I have shoulder pain so this came right on time. How often during the week should we do this stretch? Thanks!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome! Therapeutic exercises can be done every day.

[@Heavymetal16]

actually freaking worked?! I love you!

[@wondereda]

Thank you so much. I have FMS since 15 years old and now I had an excessive pain around my shoulders. This helped and motivated me.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@cynthiaclontz6475]

Omg, that helped my neck and shoulders! Luv your doggos! ❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! 🐾