Shoulder and Arm Stability is essential because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body

This means the shoulder has a high degree of motion, but it comes at the cost of shoulder and arm stability. Shoulder mobility is important both from a strengthening and stretching perspective. We need strength to help support the joint and decrease risk of injury. We also need flexibility to maintain a pain-free range of motion.

Mobility + Flexibility = Stability

With many of us in sedentary jobs, we can experience a tight upper back or shoulders from our regular work posture.

The exercises on this page are part of a prescribed and individualized exercise program developed for patients at Quartell Chiropractic. If you have not been prescribed an exercise from this resource page, please consult with one of our physicians prior to attempting any exercise.

1. Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint

Interestingly enough, while people refer to the shoulder as a singular joint, it actually consists of 4 smaller joints. (Who knew, right?)

2. Shoulder joint mobility is the biomechanics of the ball and socket joint

Flexibility refers to the muscle’s ability to lengthen. Mobility, on the other hand, is the ability of the joint to move through its full range of motion.

3. Strengthening and Stretching

We need strength to help support the joint and decrease risk of injury. We also need flexibility to maintain a pain-free range of motion. With many of us in sedentary jobs, we can experience a tight upper back or shoulders from our regular work posture.

4. Your shoulders are involved in just about every upper body movement

Ensuring full mobilization —including both flexibility and stability — is key for maintaining peak functionality.