Shoulder pain? Try these 5 yoga poses

             Written by: Mantasha

19 Jan 2026

Long hours on phones, laptops, and poor posture tighten the shoulders. Over time, this leads to stiffness and pain that won’t go away on its own.

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comfortably and gently roll your neck in slow circles. This releases tension that travels from the neck into the shoulders.

Neck Rolls Sit or stand

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Lift your shoulders up toward your ears, then roll them back and down. Do this a few times. It helps loosen tight muscles quickly.

Shoulder Rolls

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Stretch your arms forward and cross one over the other, bringing palms together if possible. This pose opens the upper back and relieves tension in the shoulders.

Eagle Arms

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Sit back on your heels and stretch your arms forward on the floor. This gently relaxes the shoulders, neck, and upper back.

Child’s Pose

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Raise one arm overhead and bend it behind your back. Bring the other arm from below to clasp if you can. This deeply stretches the shoulders and chest.

Cow Face Arms

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Shoulder pain eases with slow, regular movement. Try these poses daily, listen to your body, and let the tension melt away over time.

Move Gently, Not Forcefully

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