How do I ease shoulder impingement pain?

That sharp catch when you raise the arm, reach overhead or sleep on one side is often shoulder impingement - the tendons getting squeezed in a space that has become too tight, usually because rounded posture and a tight chest have narrowed it. The instinct is to stop moving the shoulder, but total rest only stiffens it further. What the joint actually wants is room.

Gravity Stretching opens the tight chest and shoulders and unloads the upper spine, creating more space around the joint so the pinch can ease. Supported, gentle movement lets the shoulder travel a comfortable range without grinding into the sore spot, and we work with the whole body - when the chest and back release, the shoulder stops being crowded. the lianas carry the load, so the joint never has to brace.

Tell your trainer about the shoulder beforehand, go slowly, and let the range return over a series of sessions. To the edge of comfort, relax, step back, repeat - never through pain.