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8 lat stretches for overhead mobility and shoulder pain relief

Ease shoulder tension, boost flexibility, and move more comfortably with these gentle lat stretches recommended by Hinge Health physical therapists.

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Published Date: Oct 24, 2025
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1. Standing child’s pose

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2. Child’s pose

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3. Child’s pose with side bend

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4. Seated cat cow

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5. Cat cow

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6. Kneeling lat stretch

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7. Downward dog

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8. Elevated down dog

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Table of Contents
8 lat stretches for shoulder pain relief 
1. Standing child’s pose
2. Child’s pose
3. Child’s pose with side bend
4. Seated cat cow
5. Cat cow
6. Kneeling lat stretch
7. Downward dog
8. Elevated down dog
Personalizing your lat stretches 
Benefits of lat stretches 
How Hinge Health can help you
References 

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