Physio Upper Back Stretch & Relieve Desk Break Routine

Physical Therapist routine of upper back stretches to relieve pain and tension (at your desk) from This quick desk stretching routine helps you release your shoulders & upper back muscle leaving your body feeling more comfortable and relaxed.

The upper back and shoulder stretches demonstrated in this video include:
- Shoulder rolls for shoulder release
- Reach forwards middle back stretch
- Reach behind chest and front of shoulder stretch
- Reach forwards and grasp under thighs for middle trapezius (middle back) stretch
- Back extension stretch to mobilize tight thoracic joints in the mid spine
- Arm across opposite shoulder stretch for rhomboids (mid back) and rotator cuff (back of shoulder) stretch
- Spinal rotation stretch opens facet joints of middle and lower back and stretches middle back and shoulder muscles

These upper back stretches and shoulder stretches are general stretches for releasing muscle tension and associated discomfort. The stretches should always feel comfortable. Cease any exercise that causes discomfort.

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