Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

You may be able to improve mobility in your shoulders with stretches, such as the cross-arm stretch, and exercises with and without weights. These can include rows and arm swings. Whether you have ...

The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion. Pain in this area may be due to issues like overuse or injury. The deltoid is located in the ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

If you spend most of your day slouched over a desk, then hi, same! I do my best to get up and move around every hour, but to be honest, tight shoulders are tough to shake off. Fortunately, simple ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap ...

Stretching is one of the most common ways to prepare our bodies before any workout or daily activity. It also benefits your body and life in many ways. Stretching sets up the body for success. Joint ...

Instead of passive stretching, a more effective approach involves doing targeted mobility, strength and breathing exercises to correct muscle imbalances, improve joint stability and enhance overall ...

(CNN) — When your shoulders feel stiff, stretching might seem like the obvious answer. But in many cases, stretching is just a temporary fix rather than a real solution — and when it comes to the ...