21 Easy Mobility Stretches to Keep You Limber From Head to Toe

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Mobility, like its closely related cousin flexibility, is key no matter what your 2023 wellness goals are.

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To counteract the damage of this daily wear and tear, try theseneck stretches.

Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Tight shoulders often accompany a stiff neck.

(Your rotator cuff alone comprises four different muscles.)

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Stretch by Brando Lakes / Photo by Brittany Posas

To prevent injury in your shoulder muscle group, try theseshoulder stretches.

Try these core stretches to keep your thoracic spine, hips, and abdomen healthy.

Something as simple as sitting all day can cause problems.

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Stretch by Vinita Chandra Mody / Photo by Grace Young

To prevent such a pain in your day, try these PT-approvedlow back stretchesto build a strong mobility routine.

The key: making sure your abdominals stay engaged and activated throughout the movement.

Hip Mobility Exercises

Sitting is also hard on the hips.

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Stretch by Elizabeth Lamontagne / Photo by Linda LaSorsa

Do thesehip flexor stretchesregularly to keep these key muscles long and limber.

Tip: For a deeper stretch, move your back knee closer to the chair.

For an easier stretch, rest your back foot on the ground.

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Stretch by Elizabeth Lamontagne / Photo by Linda LaSorsa

Knee Mobility Exercises

Knee stability is particularly important for preventing injury.

How do you know if you have good stability in this joint?

Do a squat in front of a mirror.

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Stretch by Elizabeth Lamontagne / Photo by Linda LaSorsa

To build strength and prevent injury while you workout, try theseknee mobility exercises.

To promote ankle stability and prevent injuries that could derail your wellness goals, try these ankle exercises.

Macaela MacKenzie is a writer and editor specializing in wellness.

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Stretch by Elizabeth Lamontagne / Photo by Linda LaSorsa

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Stretch by Elizabeth Lamontagne / Photo by Linda LaSorsa

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Stretch by Elizabeth Lamontagne / Photo by Linda LaSorsa

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Stretch by Vinita Chandra Mody / Photo by M. Murphy Studios

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Stretch by Vinita Chandra Mody / Photo by M. Murphy Studios

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Stretch by Vinita Chandra Mody / Photo by M. Murphy Studios

Courtesy of Stroma PT

Courtesy of Stroma Physical Therapy

Courtesy of Stroma PT

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Stretch by Brando Lakes / Photo by Brittany Posas

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Stretch by Vinita Chandra Mody / Photo by Grace Young

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Courtesy of Andrew Slane / Fiture

Courtesy of Andrew Slane / Fiture

Courtesy of Vinita Chandra Mody / Stroma Physical Therapy

Courtesy of Vinita Chandra Mody / Stroma Physical Therapy