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Stretching the back of your shoulder is an exercise that stretches the back part of your injured shoulder joint.

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Review Date: 06/29/2011

Tracy Ann Wright, PT, Roswell, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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