Stretching & Relief
Coracobrachialis Stretch
Stretches the coracobrachialis muscle at the front of the shoulder. Can be helpful for anterior shoulder pain or tightness.
- Shoulder
- Stretch
- Arm
- Anterior
Instructions
How to do it
Place your straight arm on the wall slightly behind your body and slowly rotate your torso away.
Dosage
2 x 20–30 seconds per side
Important
Only a gentle pull on the front of the shoulder and upper arm should be felt.
Common mistakes
- Positioning the arm too high
- Letting the shoulder tip forward
- Rotating too quickly
- Ignoring pain
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.