If you've ever experienced the agony of a tensed and tight trapezius muscle, you know how debilitating it can be. It affects the whole upper back. The throbbing pain, the tightness in your head and

Wave goodbye to neck and shoulder tension! Try these 5 simple exercises to unwind and feel the stress melt away. Your body will thank you! 🧘‍♀️💆‍♂️ #NeckAndShoulderRelief #StressFreeLiving

A stiff neck and tight shoulders are very well known issues for many of us. The good thing is that if this pain is caused by stress, bad…

Kristen Bos | Doctor of Physical Therapy on Instagram: "Stubborn tension at the base of your head/skull?? 🔥 Let’s fix that! 👏🏻 I often find this pain due to tightness in a muscle in the neck called the upper trapezius. This results in the pulling, tension and discomfort you are feeling in your neck and head. The goals of this exercise from the postural restoration institute are to help you expand into this muscle and give that muscle a break. Trust me it’s a great one that I use often…

If you have muscle knots in your shoulders and traps, these 7 stretches will help you release tension and relieve pain, in less than a minute!

This month's muscle of the month is the Levator Scapulae! It can definitely be a real "pain in the neck" if it gets pissed off. As usual get a concise look at this muscle, it's attachments, function, and dysfunction.

Do your neck and shoulders feel tight all of the time? Click here to learn tips to relax those muscles and give you relief.

Kristen Bos | Doctor of Physical Therapy on Instagram: "Stubborn one sided neck tension?? 😣 🔥 LET’S FIX THAT 👏🏻 If you experience this discomfort it’s highly likely that the position of your ribcage is connected to this issue! The ribcage provides the base for our head to sit on, and so many muscles that attach to the neck/head start at the ribcage. So the positioning of the ribcage has a direct effect on the load placed on our necks throughout the day. In this exercise we are…

Release Technique w/ Maggie Valentino | CMT | FST on Instagram: "🌟 Ready to relieve neck tension and create space on your neck? 🌟 If you've been feeling tightness and discomfort in your neck, this DIY technique is for you! Using gravity and gentle traction, you can effectively release tension and promote relaxation in your neck muscles. No props needed—just your body and a few minutes of your time! #NeckTensionRelief #DIYTechnique #ReleaseTechnique #MuscleRelaxation #NeckPainRelief…