# Stretch for Pain Relief Upper — user reviews > 37 indexed App Store user reviews of Stretch for Pain Relief Upper by StretchAwayMusclePain, rated 4.00/5 from 5 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-for-pain-relief-upper/id437425532/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-for-pain-relief-upper/id437425532.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (12 of 37) ### 5/5 — love this app *2012-11-04, version 2.0* this app is the best.. after only a week.. feeling 98% better .. 2 weeks no more pain ... 100% worth the effort.. thank you :) ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2012-09-29* The videos are excellent and easy to understand. I suffer from neck pain and welcomed the chance to learn how I can improve my office layout to promote better posture. My rating is A+ and I hope the developer will continue to add new exercises as well. ### 5/5 — Great app *2012-09-03* This app provides a great stretching routine that is easy to follow and has great results. It has easy and clear video's that you can follow. I have been following it for a week and no more headaches, it's great!!! ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2012-07-25* What an awesome app! It is so easy to go to a physiotherapist or a biokineticist to solve your neck pain problems. They only do a brief history and then make a diagnosis which will cost you a lot of money and time. This app makes all that go away as soon as you decide that you want to take charge, stop taking pain pills, sort out your posture and get into a regular stretching routine. This app enables you to treat yourself by providing you with the relevant information, how to establish where you measure up on full neck & shoulder mobility and clear animations on stretches. ### 5/5 — Effective and educational *2012-05-09* This app contains all the stretches my physical therapy advised me to do, plus more. The videos are are well done and insure the correct posture and placement of limbs for each stretch. The educational information is wonderfully. The videos explain not just how, but why each stretch is important, what muscle groups it effects and where the pain is received from each exercise. ### 5/5 — Simple and fast. *2012-05-07* I love how simple is to understand and to actually reproduce the stretches explained on the videos. The pain goes away almost immediately. Very recommendable. Aloha!! ### 5/5 — Awesome! Like magic *2012-05-01* It's amazing how a few simple stretches can instantly make things better. The app is easy to understand and follow and the tutorials are amazing to watch and get the full benefit of the stretch exercise. Riding horses takes a toll on the body. These stretches along with the others in the stretch away series can better help me keep myself in good working condition so I can excel in my riding while staying comfortable after a hard ride. Awesome app! Thank you ### 5/5 — Could save you a lot more in physio and chiro fees *2012-04-26* This app is fantastic, it has great depth and detail. I expected a good app but this is much better. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2012-03-31, version 1.4* All of the stretch away apps are great. This one really explains how to stretch not only your neck but your upper body as well. I love the details about the stretches AND the muscles. ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2012-01-23* This is an excellent and well produced App. Easy to understand, pleasant to listen to, and works well on the iPad. Well done! ### 5/5 — Nothing short of amazing! *2012-01-22* After just 2 days I already notice a difference in the level of discomfort and pain in my neck and upper back. Sometimes simple things can have truly remarkable results! I recommend this to anyone who wants rid themselves of inflexibility in their neck and shoulders. ### 5/5 — Remarkable!!! *2011-11-14* I have done various neck and shoulder stretches and physio-therapies to help with my chronic neck pain, but nothing has helped as much as this app! The stretches are explained in simple and clear terms and they are terrific. I now do the "Maintenance" routine daily, and it only takes me 10 to 15 minutes. My pain is reduced by 80% and my energy has never been better. My only suggestion to the makers is to add a choice of whether or not there is audio with the daily routines. But this is truly a 5 star app and I highly recommend it! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Stretchaway Pain for Neck *2012-05-06, version 1.4* APPALLING service, no support. I was unable to download the videos, so I tried the two emails provided AND the app support link. NONE OF THEM WORKED. Pls Pls do NOT purchase this app, you are going to waste your money!! ### 2/5 — Thorough, But Needs Audio Cues *2017-06-02* Very informative. Many exercises and instructional videos. The physical therapist really knows her stuff. However, audio cues for starting and stopping all stretches needed. Additionally, movies stretch only one side and need to be replayed to stretch the other side. This should be updated to stretch both sides in one sitting. ### 3/5 — I've kind of past these stretches now *2015-04-05* But , I got it two years ago when I had some muscle imbalances. It did help me. Lately I've been experiencing sound problems. It spent a long time trying to figure it out , but can't. 😒 ### 3/5 — Quite good *2011-08-25, version 1.3* Not as many videos as I'd like for the price but stretches seem to work, will try for a few more days to see if they relieve neck pain. Overall - could be useful but well over priced. ### 4/5 — Great for people who sit at a desk *2015-02-20* Forgot to mention this is great for office workers. ### 4/5 — Helpful *2013-02-11, version 2.0* This app really helped with my chronic neck pain. I still have issues 2 weeks later, but it is much better for now. ### 4/5 — Great stretches! *2012-07-04* I stretch all the time and was looking for some fresh stretches for some of the more difficult areas to stretch. The StretchAway apps are great and have added some variety to my routine. I bought all 4 apps. My only complaint is that there is a lot of overlap between apps... Meaning the same stretches show up in multiple apps. I feel a little cheated but looking at the bright side, if one stretch is really healthy for a number of areas, that means less stretch time required! ### 4/5 — good app *2012-01-15* Easy to use and very simple, beats going to physical therapy, if you forget how just open the app. Hopefully you can make apps for other stretches in the back, chest and throughout the body also. ### 4/5 — It works! *2011-11-24, version 1.4* After suffering massive headaches for weeks, I tried this app's stretching program and saw results within only two days! The headaches are significantly reduced in frequency and severity. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Finally pain relief *2024-07-27* Best App ever. I have a “tech”neck , using ipad phone and computer the whole days. Developed constant neck pain and a sort of beg. “Hunchback”. Exercises are easy , bringing relief and improvements. Buy this Appp instead of painkillers or large amounts of coffee. Highly recommended Update : I am using this app for years , it helps me to function and to,stay pain free. EVERYTIME I skip - I come back to it . Better than any pain medication! ## Most praised reviews (9 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Finally pain relief *2018-03-06, version 2.8.9* Best App ever. I have a “tech”neck , using ipad phone and computer the whole days. Developed constant neck pain and a sort of beg. “Hunchback”. Exercises are easy , bringing relief and improvements. Buy this Appp instead of painkillers or large amounts of coffee. Highly recommended ### 5/5 — Quick relief *2016-09-13* After a car accident years ago, I worked with Mary and also used her 2 apps Pain Relief Stretch System to relieve my neck and shoulder vulnerability. I was happy that it didn't take months and years and I didn't have to spend hours exercising to feel improvement. Mary rocks! Every bit of knowledge she shares helps. I recommend her apps if you can't personally work with Mary. Thank you Mary, you rock! ### 5/5 — Esthetician *2016-06-21* Because of the direction I received on StretchAwayMusclePain, I was able to do what I loved and that was massage at my job. I was in so much pain that I could’t perform my duties as an Esthetician without extreme pain in my mid back from 26 years of massage. My body was worn out! Thanks to this app, I can do the stretches wherever I am. I am able to perform my duties in a new way I never thought possible! Thank you StretchAwayPain! ### 5/5 — Dr. *2014-09-25, version 2.8.7* Helpful. ### 5/5 — Effective app *2014-01-03* Clear and informative. I found it helps reduce pain and increases mobility. ### 5/5 — Useful info and graphics *2013-07-10* I am usually very picky on which apps I leave a review on. Although the app is not designed like it is from a major software company, It has all the elements to make it useful and easy to navigate. It contains all the information and graphics that I can help improve tension head and neck aches. ### 5/5 — Wow wee *2013-04-28* I thought I knew how to stretch.....these amazing techniques are, well, amazing. Last summer I underwent shoulder surgury, SLAB repair. I hated the fog from painkillers. Living on Maui we are not accustomed to fog. We are accustomed to surfing all year without a wet suit. I am happy to report I am back in the water with a clear head. After every session you will find me on the beach dutifully working my way thru these routines. ### 5/5 — Just do it *2013-01-29, version 2.0* This is totally taking control of your complete physical well being!! Trust me if you make time for these stretches it'll pay off BIG time! I love it! Thanks! ### 5/5 — Fantastic stretching instruction *2012-12-02* Like Mary says in her apps- most people do not understand the importance of stretching, even the professionals. If you have pain you need these apps. I am a professional orthopedic massage therapist. I specialize in pain management and I recommend these apps to nearly all my clients. Mary gives you detailed stretching instructions for many common pain situations. She includes videos and diagrams showing which muscles you need to stretch and why. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*