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Harry Bullmore

An expert says this one simple shoulder stretch is an "essential addition to your routine"—here’s what happened when I did it every day for two weeks

Fit&Well writer Harry Bullmoredoing the kneeling thoracic extension stretch.

Shoulder pain is rubbish. In recent months it’s forced me to avoid certain exercises in the gym, caused daily discomfort and even vetoed certain sleeping positions. 

I’ve tried a string of strengthening exercises and stretches to combat this, and found a few favorites which deliver the desired results. In the stretching camp, my standout performer has been the kneeling thoracic extension, demonstrated above. 

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