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- 01Stand or sit tall with the arm relaxed and the rib cage still.
- 02Elevate the shoulder blade toward the ear without tilting the head.
- 03Draw the shoulder blade backward, then slide it downward along the rib cage.
- 04Continue the circle by moving it forward around the ribs and back to the elevated position.
- 05Complete slow circles in both directions without bending the spine or forcing a painful range.
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