Performance Therapy — Levator Scapulae

Five stretches for the neck and shoulder

Posted by Stuart Hinds on Jul 08, 2019

The more time spent with a forward head posture, the more likely it is that one will develop neck and shoulder problems. Most neck pain that is not caused by whiplash or other trauma has a postural component as part of the underlying problem. Sitting atop the body, the health of the neck is subject to the curvature of the spine and the position of the head above. Neck pain is often associated with trigger points, and these may develop as a result of postural issues or by way of over-compensation for an injury or trigger points elsewhere in the body...

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Tags: Levator Scapulae, Neck, Shoulder, Stretching, Trapezius

Taping for Levator Scapulae

Posted by Stuart Hinds on Feb 02, 2017

Stuart Hinds demonstrates the taping technique for Levator Scapulae trigger points. The levator scapulae is deep to the SCM and the trapezius. It is named after its action of elevating the scapula. It also helps bend the neck laterally.

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Tags: Levator Scapulae, Neck, Shoulder, Taping