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An Exercise to Help Lower Trapezius Strength and Improve Neck Pain

22 Wednesday Oct 2014

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Here is an exercise option for the last article I reviewed and posted.  I have combined two exercises together Scapular Depressions + Chin Tucks to improve neck pain.  I have posted two Youtube videos to this post.  The Scapular Depression Exercise helps to draw the shoulder blade to the ground by activating the lower trapezius muscle.  The Chin Tuck exercise helps to strengthen the deep cervical muscles and place the head in better alignment during the first exercise.  I prefer combining the two exercises together to get a the most out of the exercise.  I would recommend completing this exercise 2-3 times a day for 12 repetitions and holding each repetition for 5 seconds.

Scapular Depression Exercise

Chin Tuck Exercise

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Neck Pain Stretches and Exercises

19 Monday May 2014

Posted by firstascentpt in Exercise/Stretch Video

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I created this video in 2011 while completing my clinical affiliation at Bauer Physical Therapy. This was intended for people with neck pain. The exercises can be completed by people who spend a lot of time sitting at work or at home.  I hope you enjoy and let me know if you have any questions.

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