Rehabilitation Exercises >> Upper Extremity: Level 1 Upper Extremity Exercises >>Retraining of the Lower Trapezius

Retraining of the Lower Trapezius

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 strengthen mid-back and shoulder girdle.

Steps

1. Begin on your hands and knees, sit back on the heels, and bend forward resting your forehead on the floor.
2. Pull your shoulder blades down and back. Do not squeeze your shoulder blades together.
3. Hold for 3-5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.

Tips

• A variation can be performed by lying on your stomach.