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10-Minute Stretches to Ease Shoulder and Neck Stiffness for Sedentary People

A few simple stretches can unlock shoulder blade mobility and release tension in your neck, shoulders, and joints.
10-Minute Stretches to Ease Shoulder and Neck Stiffness for Sedentary People
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Amber Yang
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Neck and shoulder aches halfway through a sedentary workday may signal that your shoulder blades are part of the problem. Research shows that limited shoulder blade mobility is closely associated with this discomfort.

A 2023 study found that the prevalence of scapular dyskinesis, or abnormal shoulder blade movement, is high among office workers and that those with it are more likely to experience neck and shoulder pain.
Amber Yang
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."