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- 01Lie face down and position the target arm across the body beneath the chest with the palm facing down.
- 02Settle the shoulder away from the ear and keep the upper trap relaxed.
- 03Shift the torso gently toward the arm or use the opposite hand to increase the cross-body position.
- 04Stop when you feel a mild stretch at the back of the shoulder without pinching at the front or numbness down the arm.
- 05Hold while breathing steadily, then release slowly and repeat on the opposite side.
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