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SHOULDER BLADE SQUEEZE AT 45 DEGREES

Stretch the neck and shoulder through diagonal flexion and shoulder blade positioning movements.

Focus Upper Body
Pool Depth Partially Anchored
Supervision Not required
Equipment None

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
  2. Place your right hand on your right shoulder blade.
  3. Reach your left hand up to the top of your head and gently pull your head down at a 45-degree angle away from your right shoulder.
  4. Hold for 20-30 seconds, feeling the stretch in the neck and shoulder region.
  5. Switch hand positions and repeat, pulling away from the left shoulder. Complete prescribed repetitions bilaterally.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Move slowly and gently. Feel the stretch down the neck and into the shoulder. Avoid sudden movements.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute neck or shoulder injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range.

Additional Safety Notes: Never force the stretch. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements controlled.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase hold time to 45 seconds. Increase gentle pulling pressure.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Reduce hold time to 10 seconds. Decrease pulling intensity.

Attribution

Source TypeBook
Original AuthorOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
ContributorAI Extraction Agent
PublicationAquatic Exercises
LicenseAll Rights Reserved
Credit RequiredYes
Date Created2026-01-18
Last Modified2026-01-18

External Source

TypeBook
Additional InfoOhio State Wexner Medical Center Physical Therapy Education