Shoulder stability exercises are used in physical therapy to treat shoulder pain. Also known as scapular stabilization exercises, they help to manage shoulder pain, restore functional mobility, and help you regain normal use of your arm and shoulder. The scapula, or shoulder blade, is the triangular-shaped bone on each side of your upper back.

Here we are going to look at the best exercises for scapular stabilization, starting with how to set the shoulder blade in the correct position so you can get the most benefit from scapular strengthening exercises.

Targeted strength and flexibility exercises can help protect your shoulders from injury and enable you to perform everyday tasks and recreational activities with ease and confidence.

In this article, we will be demonstrating and explaining our favorite evidence-based shoulder exercises. Principles of biomechanics, kinesiology, and electromyography will be explained as well and you’ll learn how to increase targeted muscle activation, improve scapular muscle activation sequencing, and challenge shoulder stability!

Stability in the shoulder builds a strong base to solidify shoulder movement and protect against unneeded stress. Here are some simple exercises that can be done at home to improve your shoulder stability and overall posture. The best thing about it, they only take a few minutes and can be done without weights.