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Bend gently. Move freely.

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Illustration showing seated side stretch

Static stretch

Seated side stretch

Side body and shoulder

Setup
Stable chair
Focus
Shoulders, Torso

Step by step

  1. Sit tall and hold the side of the chair with one hand.
  2. Reach the other arm overhead and lean gently away from the anchored hand.
  3. Repeat on the other side.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: Mayo OR-Stretch seated sequence — side-bend steps