You need to address spinal mobility to restore extension if it is limited (most likely). If you are "hunched" forward, it limits the ability of the scapula to tilt posteriorly and prevent impingement. All the rowing and pulls in the world won't help if you don't have good thoracic spine mobility.
You need to gain extensibility in the coracoid muscles (pec minor, coracobrachialis, short head of biceps) and simultaneously gain strength in lower trap if the coracoid muscles are stiff. If they are short, you need prolonged stretching for 30 minutes, 6 times a day (not a typo) to add actual length. Figure 8 clavicle straps work well here as does active correction of posture for extended periods (this part sucks BTW...very challenging).
Have the ART guy work on the coracoid muscles, rhomboids, and levator scapula. They downwardly rotate the scapula. You need upward rotation.
You most likely have some pelvic issues that are feeding this scenario as well. Probably anterior tightness. Have 'em check and help you with a corrective program.
Just stretching won't help. You need to improve extensibility on one side (the front) and increase stiffness on the back side.
Hope that helps a bit.
Bill
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