Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapulae Stretch
Corrective exercise stretches for upper trapezius and levator scapulae (Kendall).
cervical exercises Upper trapezius, levator scapulaeExecution
- 1Seated, bring ear toward shoulder
- 2Upper trap: look toward the opposite knee
- 3Levator: look toward the armpit
- 4Hold 30-60 seconds per side
Cues
- Keep the opposite shoulder down
- Gentle stretch, no pain
- Slow breathing
Common Errors
- Shoulder hiking
- Forcing the stretch
- Breath holding
Progressions
- 1Short holds -> Longer holds -> Add contract-relax -> Seated/standing
Related Patterns
forward head posturecervical sidebending restriction
