Stretching is often a quick fix for shoulder stiffness. To address the root cause, here are four targeted exercises that not only provide relief but restore function.

You want your arms and chest muscles to relax so they can stretch easily, Candy says. 3. Sleeper stretch This stretch lengthens the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles on the back of your shoulder.

When the deep stabilizing muscles of the shoulder ... Years ago, many teams encouraged pitchers to perform the sleeper stretch — a position in which you lie on your side and use your top ...