Benefits of Shoulder Capsule Decompression in Manual Therapy ⸻ 1. Pain Reduction • Manual decompression relieves pressure on irritated joint structures (e.g., capsule, synovium, rotator cuff tendons). • Decreases nociceptive input from capsular tightness, reducing pain especially in adhesive capsulitis or impingement syndromes. 2. Improved Joint Mobility • Techniques like long-axis distraction, posterior or inferior glides, and capsular stretching help restore physiological joint play. • Especia

Episode 602: Posterior Shoulder Stretch [Shoulder Pain?] . Here is a great way to stretch that posterior shoulder cuff/capsule that often gets tight, particularly in the dominant arm of overhead athletes. This tightness leads to limitations in shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction. . With cross body stretching, people will often allow the shoulder to dump forward, defeating the intent of stretching the posterior shoulder region. This exercise is great because it will allow the head