PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Behind-Back Wall Stretch

Upper Back
Beginner
Wall
Hold 30 sec, 3 reps
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Stand with your back to a wall.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Stand with your back to a wall.
  2. 2
    Place the back of the hand against the wall at hip height, thumb down.
  3. 3
    Slowly slide the hand up the wall as far as comfortable. Hold.
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Do
  • Move slowly
Don't
  • Do not force
Clinically used for
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