How to Do Physio Ball Shoulder Exercises

Lifting, pushing and pulling you through each day, your shoulders are the most mobile joints in the body. Do physio ball shoulder exercises to improve strength and flexibility in your shoulders, while at the same time increasing circulation in your upper body.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Physio ball (exercise ball)

1. Lie down with your back flat against the floor, your knees bent and your eyes looking up toward the ceiling.

2. Grab the physio ball and rest it on your knees. Your arms should be straight, but not hyperextended at the elbows. Your grip and arm extension should be loose and comfortable.

3. Breathe deeply in and out. On the exhale, raise the physio ball up toward the ceiling, over your head and to the floor behind you. Do so in one slow, smooth, continuous motion – not stretching your shoulders, but simply moving them. Again, keep your arms straight, but not hyperextended at the elbow.

4. On the inhale, retrace the path of the physio ball, up toward the ceiling, over your head and back down to your knees. Remember to keep your motion smooth and continuous, with no hesitation or jerkiness.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 up to 30 times, or for up to one minute (if you prefer to use a timer instead of counting to yourself).

Tips & Warnings

• Do not strain yourself when you do physio ball shoulder exercises. If the activity hurts or feels uncomfortable, stop.

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