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10/23/2014 at 1:25 pm #75398
AvatarGeorge McLaney
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Yacine, sorry you’re having this issue. A good first destination is Kelly’s old video on upper body mobility work: 

I’ve also found that these techniques beneficial in restoring full range of motion: 
Fixing shoulder tweak:

http://www.mobilitywod.com/2013/05/pro-episode-10-fixing-the-shoulder-positional-faulttweak/

Improving shoulder extension:

http://www.mobilitywod.com/2012/09/better-shoulder-extension-better-bench-and-dips/

Cleaning up the traps/ serratus: http://www.mobilitywod.com/daily/monday-january-6th-2014/

Sorting out neck soft tissue: http://www.mobilitywod.com/2013/03/tmjd-jaw-mechanics-and-head-aches-part/

I hope some of these videos help restore motion and relieve restriction. Let us know how you get on. 

Phil