Stretching is often a quick fix for shoulder stiffness. To address the root cause, here are four targeted exercises that not only provide relief but restore function.

The scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone ... elbows and shoulders touching the wall. Inhale as you slide your arms upward until maintaining contact becomes difficult.

From there, slide your fingertips up as far ... Slowly move your hands up the wall. Both your arms and your shoulder blades should be moving upward. 3. When your arms reach as high as you can ...