Wall Angels – Postural Neck and Back Pain

The wall angel is a simple exercise to open up your shoulders and strengthen the postural muscles of your back. It will also help improve shoulder rotation, normalize activation of muscle patterns in the upper back, scapular mobility, front of the shoulders and chest areas.

Start by standing tall with you butt, shoulder blades and head touching the wall. Keep your head up and your chin slightly tucked in and lower back from over arching. Bring your forearms up against the wall with the elbows bent. Then slide them up and down in the comfortable range making wall angels for 10 repetitions doing 3 sets each day.

If you’re unsure about the exercise or have any uncertainty about what you’re doing, consult your local Physiotherapist before continuing.