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trepezius stretching - beginner Neck exercise
  • Neck
  • beginner

trepezius stretching

neck lateral flexion stretch targeting upper trapezius, using hand to deepen stretch on opposite side

Starting position
standing, sitting
Joints
cervical spine
Muscles
upper trapezius, levator scapulae
Equipment
chair
Goal
mobility, stretching
Type
active assisted, passive

How it is done

Stand or sit on chair, move the neck to one side ( ear to shoulder touch). Try to bend further in same direction using hand and feel for the stretch on the opposite side of neck. Release the stretch to start position.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.