Shoulder - Wall Angels

Stand with your back against a bare wall. It's ok to have your feet away from the wall. The back of your
head, shoulder blades, and buttocks should remain against the wall throughout the exercise. That's
generally no problem. The real challenge is to keep the back of BOTH your right and left forearms,
wrists, and elbows touching the wall as you perform the exercise. With your arms down at your sides
bend your elbows slightly and contact the wall with the backs of your forearms, wrists, and elbows.
Proceed to slowly raise both arms as if you were on your back in the snow making a snow angel.
Take your time and notice any points that may pull away from contacting the wall and try to make a
correction. Bring the arms all the way above your head if you can until your two hands touch each
other. Using the same careful technique, proceed to slowly lower your arms to your sides. Repeat the
exercise four more times.
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