Bring one of your elbows across your body, towards the opposite
shoulder. Use your other hand to bring your elbow closer to your
shoulder. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.Alternate
method: raise your arm over your head and bend your elbow all the
way so your hand is behind your neck. Use your other arm to
stabilize your elbow. Hold for 10-20 seconds, then switch sides.
You should feel either of these stretches in the back of your arm.
Review Date: 07/23/2010
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
