 This SMR exercise addresses one of the 16 muscles attached to your shoulder blade, the levator scapulae. If you have trouble with neck pain or shoulder pain when you lift your arm, then this exercise is for you! It is similar to the Levator Floor Press, but some people find this movement more effective. Keep in mind that the lats and the pectoralis minor muscles is involved in everything you do that involves the shoulder blade. You will likely benefit from loosening knots in the levator scapulae, but be sure you stretch out the pec minor or your issue is likely to come right back. |
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For written instructions, click here. For video instructions (3:49), click here. (Updated video coming soon!) Click here to see the rest of the SMR Techniques. |
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