Shoulder Mobility Restoration

10-Minute Frozen Shoulder
Relief Guide

A gentle, daily movement routine to break through stiffness, restore shoulder range of motion, and relieve adhesive capsulitis pain — safely at home.

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10 MINS / DAY
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AT HOME
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7-DAY RELIEF

Why This Guide Exists

Frozen Shoulder is Treatable — at Home

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) causes the shoulder joint capsule to thicken and tighten, trapping the joint in a painful, restricted state. It affects 2–5% of the population and can persist for months to years if left untreated. Common causes include prolonged immobility, diabetes, post-surgery recovery, and rotator cuff injuries. The good news? Consistent, gentle stretching done daily at home is the most proven first-line treatment.

💡 These 5 exercises were carefully selected by our physiotherapy team to gently stretch the shoulder capsule, improve joint lubrication, and progressively restore full range of motion — without aggravating the inflammation.

Complete these 5 exercises every morning for 7 days. If you experience relief but want faster, deeper results, our home physiotherapy sessions are designed to accelerate your recovery — right from the comfort of your home.

5 Exercises · 10 Minutes · Daily

Pendulum Exercise demonstration
01
2 MINUTES

Pendulum Exercise

Uses gravity and gentle momentum to distract the shoulder joint, relieving compression and restoring natural movement without active muscle strain.

  • 1 Stand beside a table and lean forward, supporting yourself with your good arm on the surface.
  • 2 Let your affected arm hang down completely relaxed and free.
  • 3 Gently swing the hanging arm in small clockwise circles (10 rotations).
  • 4 Switch to counter-clockwise circles (10 rotations). Gradually increase the circle size over time.
⚠️ Never force the movement — let gravity do the work. The arm should swing freely with body momentum, not muscle effort.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Step by Step Guide for Pendulum Exercise
Towel Stretch demonstration
02
2 MINUTES

Towel Stretch

Passively stretches the posterior shoulder capsule and improves internal rotation — the most commonly restricted movement in frozen shoulder.

  • 1 Hold a rolled bath towel behind your back with both hands — good arm on top, affected arm below.
  • 2 Using your good (top) arm, gently pull the towel upward, guiding the affected arm to stretch upward behind your back.
  • 3 Hold the stretched position for 15–30 seconds.
  • 4 Slowly release and relax. Repeat 5 times per set.
⚠️ You should feel a gentle pull — not sharp pain. If pain is intense, reduce the stretch range immediately.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Step by Step Guide for Towel Stretch
Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch demonstration
03
2 MINUTES

Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

Targets the posterior rotator cuff and outer shoulder capsule to improve horizontal adduction — reducing tightness and deep shoulder ache.

  • 1 Stand tall and bring your affected arm straight across the front of your body at shoulder height.
  • 2 Use your good hand to hold the affected arm just above the elbow and gently pull it further across your chest.
  • 3 Hold for 15–30 seconds, feeling a pull at the back of your shoulder.
  • 4 Release slowly and repeat 5 times.
⚠️ Keep your shoulder relaxed and down — do not let it shrug upward during the stretch.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Step by Step Guide for Cross-Body Stretch
Wall Finger Walk demonstration
04
2 MINUTES

Wall Finger Walk

Gradually increases shoulder flexion (forward raising) using the wall as support, re-training the joint capsule to accept a greater range of elevation.

  • 1 Stand facing a wall, about arm's length away. Place the fingertips of your affected arm on the wall at waist height.
  • 2 Slowly walk your fingers up the wall, letting your arm rise as high as is comfortable.
  • 3 Hold at the highest reachable point for 10–15 seconds.
  • 4 Slowly walk the fingers back down. Repeat 10 times, aiming a little higher each session.
⚠️ Keep your elbow soft and your shoulder away from your ear. Never force your arm higher than is comfortable.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Step by Step Guide for Wall Finger Walk
Outward Rotation Stretch demonstration
05
2 MINUTES

Outward Rotation Stretch

Restores external rotation — the most functionally critical and often most restricted movement — by gently releasing the anterior shoulder capsule.

  • 1 Stand or sit upright. Bend the affected arm to 90 degrees with the elbow tucked close to your side.
  • 2 Holding a light resistance band with both hands, slowly rotate your affected forearm outward (away from your body) as far as comfortable.
  • 3 Hold at the end range for 5 seconds.
  • 4 Slowly return to the starting position. Complete 10 repetitions.
⚠️ Keep your elbow pinned to your side throughout — if the elbow moves away from your torso, you have exceeded your current range.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Step by Step Guide for Outward Rotation Stretch

Your 10-Minute Daily Plan

Pendulum
2 min
Towel
2 min
Cross-Body
2 min
Wall Walk
2 min
Rotation
2 min
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

Tick each day you complete your 10-minute routine 🎯

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