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Levator Scapulae Stretch - Sitting

These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.

Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.

Purpose

To stretch neck muscles.

Steps

1. Sit upright in a chair and turn your head to the right. Place right hand on top of head.
2. Slowly bend neck toward right shoulder. Do not pull head, simply allow hand to support the head and neck in this position.
3. With the left hand, grasp chair and slowly lean the trunk toward the right and slightly forward until a stretch is felt.
4. Hold for 3-5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
5. Repeat using opposite side.

Tips

• Pull head slowly.