Posterior Shoulder Ball Release
Soft tissue release for the posterior shoulder using a ball.
additional smr Posterior shoulder capsule and rotator cuffExecution
- 1Stand against a wall with a ball at the back of the shoulder
- 2Slowly roll over tender spots
- 3Hold pressure 20-30 seconds per spot
- 4Breathe slowly and stay relaxed
- 5Repeat 1-2 minutes per side
Cues
- Avoid the neck
- Moderate pressure
Common Errors
- Too much pressure
- Rolling too fast
Progressions
- 1Larger ball -> Smaller ball
Related Patterns
shoulder girdrounded shouldersscapular dyskinesis