3 Reasons You Have LEVATOR SCAPULAE Pain (and how to fix it)
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- A simple levator scapulae stretch won’t do much to ease that pain in your neck. Instead, it’s time to understand the root causes so you can recover effectively.
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One of the worlds best personal trainers is trapped in a dungeon somewhere im just glad he gets his videos out
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This comment is on point
Honestly wow, I have been having pain in my neck and through messaging the muscles would help but at times I think it made it worse. This video immediately gave me both understanding and relief! Thank you so much!! 🙏🏾
Nice!
I am 63 years old and these are the first exercises in 55 years that are giving me real pill free results. Thanks bro!!!
So awesome. Loved hearing that Rusty!
@@PrecisionMovementCoach When I was young I did a lot of martial art training about 20 years of it. After that I started going to chiropractors because they were in my family however my favorite doctor gave me soma + codeine and I became addicted and never fixed the problem and then a car accident. They wanted me to do a spinal Frankenstein thing that involved a lot of morphine so I past on that and retired. I have recently recovered from hypothyroid and I am looking for this type perspective which reminds of some Tai Chi training I had when I was young. All of these neck, shoulder and therasic muscle structures need to be woken up safely. Thanks again for showing a good way to get started!
I thought my shoulder and neck pain was coming from my trapezius muscle. Glad I found this video, which put the blame where it should be, on my forward head and rounded shoulder posture from years of desk and computer work. I had no idea the stress it was putting on my levator scapulae. I'm now committed to fixing this problem and this video has given me most of what I need to do that. I'll check back in later when I get the relief I need and can tell of my improvement. Thank you.
Excellent! Check out this material that will also help you out if you are doing lots of desk work: www.precisionmovement.coach/?s=active+office+worker
I feel like crying. I've been trying to relieve it with pressure on the area all morning. I have been playing video games for so long with my head forward like that. Just in the last couple of weeks been waking up with this exact pain. These little movements and stretches which take no time at all are saving my life at the moment. If I could subscribe a million times I would.
We are so glad that you found these exercises. Keep up the good work! This program can also help you out: www.precisionmovement.coach/spc-live - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Changing work/leisure posture, in addition to these exercises (minus the shoulder stabilization exercises) helped me greatly after about 3 -4 weeks.
That is an awesome course of action!
I'm so lucky to run into this video. Tried this first time today and my neck/shoulder is already much better!
Awesome! Try these exercises out as well: ua-cam.com/video/D67to97uhyQ/v-deo.html - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Thank you so much for this video. I am a pianist and I’ve been feeling this kind of pain for a long time. Thanks to you I discovered that my problem was putting my sheet music too far from my eyes so I had to move my head forward to see the sheet music better, which caused pain after hours of practicing.
Glad it helped!]
We are so happy that you found us and made that connection.
Keep us posted on your progress :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Should be watched by everyone with a forward head posture job. Wish I had watched it a long time ago. Just very simple and effective.
Better late than never :)
Thank you so much for this... No one else has made a video on this. It's really helped me a lot!
That's great to read :)
Ha! I thought that was music for your video, not outside noise! Great video, very helpful!
Happy to help!
Really loved this. I've been having levator scapulae pain when doing pullups very consistently and couldn't tell why. I think my daily posture has been bad and when performing the pullups I probably put my head in a forward, compromised position too. Thanks for the vid!
You are welcome :)
the chin tuck is usually what works for me but needs a towel to pull the head. the push and pull tech is really helpful thanks!
A lot of good info, nice delivery, no frills but engaging, nice work
Thanks!
Had terrible lev scap pain for years - though only just found out what they are. It's worse on right side, where the shoulder is depressed, giving me pain down the side of my neck, and a terrible band headache. I also have kyphosis, giving me chronic tension in head, neck, and upper back.
The pain is so bad I have to lie with my chin tucked into my chest all day. I used to stand all the time but no longer have the stamina to.
My latest NHS physio just admitted, after months of useless graded exposure exercises, that he doesn't know how to treat me.
I've done chest, trap, and lat stretching. I've strengthened the lower traps, external rotator cuffs, and rear delts. I've strengthened the deep neck flexors. I'm currently doing overhead shrugs and scapula wall slides for the depressed shoulder, and prone thoracic extension exercises for the hunchback. Should I add anything else into my routine?
Did you try out the material in the video?
Thanks for replying.
I've done the kneeling thoracic extension exercise before but have been doing prone extensions instead. I can do the kneeling version too/instead if think that will help.
I've done lying neck flexion, with plates for resistance, to work the deep neck flexors. I haven't tried the lying exercise in the video but will start it today.
Any other advice?
Have you tried a chiropractor?
hey there! have you found any relief yet?
boy do i relate its so frustrating.
You are an absolute legend! The exercises provided in this video have allow my right levator scapulae muscle to fire for the first time in years. I did a few reps before bed last night and woke up with my neck and shoulder feeling more relaxed. Thanks!
That is so great to read. Thanks for sharing :)
So stoked when you mentioned tongue posture! It's everything!
I see we have another biomechanics nerd in the house. :-)
you're always there to help and make me feel better
You know it!
@@PrecisionMovementCoach feeling better today! you're the man!
Holy crap the first lil stretch absolutely gave immediate release. Thank you so much!!
You are welcome!
Thank you You are the man after so many years looking for the cause of my neck problems and shoulder blade thank you so much
Happy to help :)
love the drums in the back ground. adds a nice touch
I'm glad that you like the tunes.
Thanks for making so informative and useful content like this 🎉
You are welcome!
this is a great one! love the drumming in the back makes it epic like you are doing a battle against time
:)
I hope one day I see an exercise for people who have one shoulder a little lower than the other one (with
Sternoclavicular join clicking with certain movements).
Here you go:
ua-cam.com/video/Dmyb1ytb3Sg/v-deo.html
:)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Never seen that first stretch before.. super helpful
You are welcome!
That drummer adds a bit of Enter the Dragon to this video haha
Alex Howe -- I'm glad you commented on that. For a second I thought I was adding a mental drama to this! :)
I switched tabs while watching this, trying to find out which website I had active that caused the drumming sounds 😂
@@LinkEX gotcha!
it looks like something that works! because most bloggers recommend light stretches and massages (like for the kids)
It does work!
Did you try it out?
Let us know how it goes :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
One of THE best videos !!!!
Thanks!
I get pain here semi regularly if I use my phone too much, I've added holds at the top of pushups and dipping the scapula as you described and it's works well 👍
Good stuff!
wow, 3rd reason is 100% me. Rock climbing shoulder injuries have taught me to stay shrugged down; which resulted in levator sapulae pain. It sure seems like no matter what I do, I'm gonna hurt somewhere lol.
Rock climbing is definitely a sport that has a higher degree of activity-induced soreness.
The ROM Coach app assessment and recommended routines can help you to do it with a minimal amount of pain:
www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Excellent video, thanks for the help!
You are welcome :)
Nice video. I was told myofacial chronic something bs. Feels like so many muscles overcompensating and others too weak or frozen. Slowly been using resistance bands and all the techniques in the video with good results
Well said!
The first one omg Thank you so much
You're welcome!
Great info. Where’s the video you mention at the end? #3 is me for sure :(
Thanks for following along!
You can find all of the resources we mention in the video description :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Glad I found this. My lavator is all messed up. I do windows for a living. Yet not sure I can blame the job or posture. No matter will apply this info and see if I improve
Hey!
We are so happy that you found us.
It's hard to say the exact contribution from work and posture but both are related.
How did the exericses go? How are you now?
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
I have winged scapula and when i do exercises for serratus anterior i feel pain in my neck , scm and scalene.
There is a lot going on with respect to your neck and scapula. I'd like you to try out the material in this video: ua-cam.com/video/suyVkfC4OXs/v-deo.html. When you do, be as relaxed as possible, especially in your neck. it is possible that you are much too tense when you are practicing any movement. There could also be some nerve issues that can be cleaned up by following this course: www.precisionmovement.coach/scap-control/
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Thank you so much ! Very useful
You're welcome!
Hello, thanks to you I think I'm getting close to the roots of my problem, I am glad I found your videos.
Doesn't the kiphosis most likely lead to a disturbed scapulahumeral rythm due to the atrophied/stretched back-muscles like you mentioned? I really don't know how to get them working again properly, my scapula muscles are very disbalanced
That's awesome and thanks for sharing that.
Kyphosis is a major issue as you have outlined.
The Shoulder Pain Solution program was designed with people like you in mind.
www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt
Take a look and let us know if you have any more questions :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Thank you for replying.
I have another question:
On your homepage I read about scapular dyskinesis Type 1 Inferior dysfunction.
Do the pec muscles, the anterior deltoid get tight because of the anterior tilt or are they causing the anterior tilt due tobtheir tightness?
I'm asking because my left anterior deltoid is weak, like my left pecs
That is a "chicken and egg" question if you follow my meaning and they likely influence each other in both directions :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
I did one of those yawning arm stretches overhead and immediately after i felt a sharp pain in the levator scapulae area. It hurts when i turn my head to the right or up. What can i do for relief?
Did you try out the exercises in this video?
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Very nice information thanks Sir.I have Rounded shoulder and my upper back very stiff so suggest me any videos please. just found your video and subscribe.. thanks again.
If you can master this exercise (and you can) for hunchback, you'll get a lot of benefit: ua-cam.com/video/iLOryGxlssI/v-deo.html
Can an injury cause this? I got hit playing football, and I’ve had the pain and limited movement you’ve described.
Potentially, yes.
Check this out next and let us know how it goes:
ua-cam.com/video/GvXzLb_K8Q4/v-deo.htmlsi=2FA7sqX1cYx9cZcM
:)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Does this levator scap pain that I've had for many years have to due with sleeping on my side?
It could be.
Does this cause clicking sound on the ear when moving my head?
It's hard to say what that could be due to from our vantage point.
I don’t see the video you said you were linking to at the end… It ends up going to some pelvic tilt thing. I am looking for help with my levator scapula and Serratus. Thank you
Sorry for any confusion...this is an old video and we have updated our site.
Check out the first 4 articles here:
www.precisionmovement.coach/?s=neck
This article here:
www.precisionmovement.coach/serratus-anterior-exercises/
And also the Neck Restoration routine in the ROM Coach app:
www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt
Let us know if you have any more questions :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach ty!! really need this right now. Much appreciated...
One morning I had left side stiff neck , which i tried to crack and after that very moment, i have pain in my shoulder and neck ,when I try to rotate my neck . Also the pain does not radiate to my hand or anywhere else , also i can stretch my neck but it pains . Can this be levator scapulae? pain?
Potentially yes.
Please try out the Neck Pain 1 ROM Coach routine for more ideas on how to address the root cause of your issue:
www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Thank you for such informative video..
Could very tight levator scapula lead to tight lats?
You are welcome and potentially yes.
I don't see a specific video link at the end of the video, just a link to a playlist of 22 other Precision Movement videos. Can you point to the Serratus Anterior video you mentioned?
Check this out:
www.precisionmovement.coach/serratus-anterior-exercises/
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach Thanks!
Very good explanations, Tank you. what if one(F) doesn't have forward head or the #2&3 reasons, but has LEVATOR SCAPULAE Pain that radiates up and down? 45 degrees Side bend and back bend are nearly impossible, but rotation is fine but triggers pain. Winged scapula is on the same side. So what is the potential cause? should I wait til pain subsides to re-start exercises? Every time I start exercises for winged scapula my levator scapulas turn into a rock with pain radiating down the shoulder blades and up side the neck. Often I get dizzy, so I quit. thank you
I'm glad to read that you are trying to narrow down the root cause of your issue.
Check out this search for "neck" on my channel for more ideas:
ua-cam.com/users/ericwongmmasearch?query=neck
This article on scapular winging will also help:
www.precisionmovement.coach/winged-scapula-exercises/
It is likely that a combination of the material will help you out.
This program can direct you in even more specific ways:
www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-control/
@@PrecisionMovementCoach THank you very much! I will check the links!
Couldn’t find the attachment you referred to at the end of the video? Great stuff as I’m dealing with lavator scapula issee
Sorry about that! You can find it at the end of this article: www.precisionmovement.coach/levator-scapulae-stretch/ - Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach thanks. Enjoy your videos. Where are you physically located?
You to❗️Ontario💪🏻 - Team PM
I’m in ottawa
Drummer boy or not I needed this bad
Glad it was helpful!
How to get perfect posture
By addressing any muscle imbalances and behaviour that causes them. Check out these articles for more information: www.precisionmovement.coach/?s=posture
Hello, I’m a pole dancer and my neck is stiff and I’m having a muscle spasm on my levator will these exercise help? I’m scared to try it since I’ve been trying to stretch it out and it seems like it gets worse afterwards but I’m still trying anything that might help
These exercises should help as they are not stretches but activation exercises designed to get other muscles to participate in certain movements where your levators are overactive.
Stretching may give you temporary relief but the muscles return to their original state after about 20 min.
These exercises should also help:
ua-cam.com/video/D67to97uhyQ/v-deo.html
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
I injured my levator scapule doing shoulder presses :c
Yikes!
Hope this helps.
Also, check out the Neck Restoration 1 ROM Coach routine:
www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Great video! I am fed up with pt-s who suggest stretching, because that is not a permanent solution. What do you think how long should I do these exercises till I see improvement? 1-2 months?
Thanks for following along!
You should notice improvements after 1 - 2 months for sure :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach Great thanks! Im doing other shoulder pt routine (YWT exercise and elastic band stuff for middle, lower traps and rotator cuff) what do you think, is it a good strategy? (Sure together with your exercises.)
@@dr.peteristvanthernmd2880 that sounds like a good plan. Keep us posted on your progress :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
3:05
-Hey! Nice soundtrack for your video!
-No: my neighbor is killing me today…
Ha!
Would you recommend the thoracic spine exercises with the foam roller at 6:20 to someone with severe scoliosis (40-45 degree curve)? I want to try this but am trying to avoid cobra type spine arch movements.
It's probably too aggressive for them.
I have a question...if i do a deeper chin tuck (more to the chest) on the floor and lift the head off I would just overdo my occipital - neck extensors and overdo my tired levator scapulae, right ? And no activation for deep flexors...many other videos yt do the maximal chin tuck with maximal lifting the head off and I consider this not what we want .
Correct :)
Are you teaching in a school lol could appreciate the timpani playing in the background 😂
Ha...there's a music studio next door.
I awoke one morning feeling like I had my ribs broken during the night. On further examination and research, my latissimus dorci along with my scapul and trapezius muscles have all been affected over the last 2 1/2 months. The pain has been so severe at times, suicide was contemplated. I've ridden a bicycle as a courier for 20 years, always carrying a backpack. Please help me. Kevin.😮😮
We are here for you!
The Shoulder Pain Solution program was designed with people like you in mind. It is comprehensive, progressive, and can help you to assess and address the root cause of your issues once and for all.
www.precisionmovement.coach/shoulder-pain-solution-yt
Take a look and let us know if you have any more questions,
Thanks for reaching out to us. We appreciate the trust and are here if you ever need advice or assistance :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Been having major issues with this area for 3 years. Also serratus anterior. I am unable to draw a full breath most of the time. I can breath in with no pain but just not quite catching a full breath. Frustrating!
We hope that these exercises help you out!
Davis, you may want to learn more about inspiratory muscles both primary and accessory..ie: your breathing problem may relate to more than the SA you mentioned. ,
www.physio-pedia.com/Muscles_of_Respiration
I'm going to try these exercises for a week. I get pain when I'm doing bench press even with perfect form and I think it may have to do with my levator scapulae mobility. Is there anything else you recommend?
These exercises may also help: ua-cam.com/video/D67to97uhyQ/v-deo.html - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I feel the most tightness, slight pain, during the chin tuck and especially laying flat on back, only my left side. Is this the stretch routine I need?
This routine can definitely help you out. Also, check out the Neck Restoration 1 video in our new ROM Coach app: www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt - Coach Joshua, Team PM
I got weak deep neck muscles and so my levator scapulae compensates at 1 side. I'am strengthening them for a couple of weeks. How long should it take before they are strong enough en my levator scapulae gets more rest?
It's hard to say how long it will take for you to fully address the root cause of your issue. You should notice changes after a couple of weeks.
Also, check out the ROM Coach Neck Pain 1 routine:
www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
@@PrecisionMovementCoach oke. Just be patience. I got the problem for two years and no therapist saw my week deep neck muscles until a few weeks ago. I just want it to go away because it has impact on my life. Thanks for your help.
Can you please tell me the name of the roller you're using?
I'm pretty sure that it is this one: www.elitefitness.co.nz/blue-grid-foam-roller-30cm
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
If you do stretches for a very tight levator scapulae, when is it supposed to stop hurting to stretch & being tight especially when I wake up? 😅 Been doing it each side 1 min long twice a day for almost a week and it's still so stiff and tight. Will it ever get less tight with time??? (In addition to other exercises)
Stretching is not going to help you to resolve the root cause of your issue.
You may experience temporary relief after stretching but it is mainly because the muscle tissue has been distorted. It will return to its previous state in about 20 min.
Check out the Neck Restoration routines in the ROM Coach app:
www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt
This approach is active, will help you to restore the tissue quality that you are lacking, and enhance the nervous system activity that you require to properly address the root cause of your issue.
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Is that muscle separate from the suboccipital muscles? I've had pain and tightness at the base of the skull causing dizziness for a year. I've done a million chin tucks. Never helps. Maybe it's my levator scapula?
They are in the same neighborhood and the activity of one affects that of the other. Here's another article that you can check out: www.precisionmovement.coach/active-office-worker-neck-exercises/
Precision Movement by Eric Wong I clicked on this link and in that video you talk about how neck pain can lead to lumbar pain as swell, what can I do if that’s happened to me
My pain goes down into my top forearm
That is not uncommon and should subside with time and practice.
Also, check out the Neck Pain 1 and Total Shoulder Mobility 1 ROM Coach app routines;
www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Question: I have quite a severe pain in my right upper back area (I think it’s me levator scapula) when laterally flexing my neck to the right and also pain in the same area when tucking my chin. Could this levator scapula?
It definitely could be. How did the exercises go?
@@PrecisionMovementCoach I can do them, but it hasn’t made the pain any less when I then flex my neck to the right and I can only go to a certain point without it being agony. Im pretty sure I have had this pain since wrestling with friends a couple months ago😂 it doesn’t seem to be getting any better at all. Not sure what to do!
I'm curious what your shoulder mobility is like...it could be the root cause of your issue. This course should be able to help you out: www.precisionmovement.coach/get-shoulder-control
@@cobijones3924 You should do an MRI of cervical, and optionaly thoracic spine first. You might have a disc herniataion, and is best to stop any exercise before making shure.
Do you have a video/s on the scalenes or TCM and how that can affect this same issue?
Not specifically but here is a more detailed article that supplements this video: www.precisionmovement.coach/levator-scapulae-stretch/
Great video. Thank you!!! Where can I find the link you were talking about at the end of the video for Serratus Anterior?
Here you go! www.precisionmovement.coach/serratus-anterior-exercises/
Can wearing a heavy backpack cause this?
100% it can because of how your body has to compensate for the additional weight and the placement of the backpack. Regular use backpacks should not exceed 15% of your body weight.
@@PrecisionMovementCoach thanks! I started a course a few months ago and sometimes can be carrying more on my back than I am used to due to text books.
Could a motorcycle accident induce this issue?
Yes.
@@PrecisionMovementCoach thought so, was diagnosed with a sprained trapezius after a motorbike hit and run. but the pain in my neck (literally) feels isolated more along the Levator scapulae (and the migraines that come with it)
Hi Coach E, can this exercise fix my neck curve?
Tell me more about your neck curve...why do you need to fix it?
@@PrecisionMovementCoach I feel like a hump at my lower neck coach.
Check this out: www.precisionmovement.coach/hunchback-posture/
hi thanks for the videos they are very informative and helpful to me..i have watched many videos of coach eric and they super effective
i had two questions :-
1. lets say when in lying-on-bed posture i push my arms back, in order to try joining the blades, there is this horizontal muscle in my back which gets compressed (i do not know its name) and feels like a popping sound should come out but it doesnt..its too stiff and i do not overdo it, but want to in order to pop tht stiffness out
so my question is how do we take care of tht musle..i mean is there a video tht can relieve tht stiffness..i also get pain in sitting posture whn i am to rotate the head and upper back 180deg backwards turn, a muscle near one blade get pain each time
2. when in sitting posture, say i try put my fingers beneath my chin and my face is facing 45deg upwards..i try to rest the head on those fingers (as in let go of the head and push the finger upwards gently) i get this pain in my back neck muscle..is there video referencing tht aspect..
Thanks in advance
Glad that you like the videos.
Check out the Neck Restoration 1 ROM Coach routine to help further address the root cause of your issue:
www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Whats that noise???
Ha...a drummer in the next studio.
Two or three fingers wide??
I don't understand your question.
@@PrecisionMovementCoach when you mentioned the size of lavatory scapulae
I thought the drum sounds were cool. Like I'm learning from a warrior priest. Thanks for the vid
Glad you like them!
Into my cellphone to much
Time to cut back :)
@@PrecisionMovementCoach yes i said that same very thing😫😩😁
E. W. So how many x’s a day can I do those first 2 exercises chin tuck with stretch and supine chin tuck on floor. You said 3 to 6 reps but didn’t mention how many times a day. T. Y. And thanks for taking the time to help others! Levator scalp pain S U C K S .
Start with once per day and go from there.
@@PrecisionMovementCoach , T. Y.
The culprit, cellphones.
And cracks in the sidewalk ;)
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:)
That chin tuck stretch really helped. Thanks.
Amazing righttt
Feels soooooo goooood
Great!
Very helpful! Thank you!!!
So glad!
@@newts1964 I didn't do this consistently, but yes I definitely did have improvement!
I did a couple months of PT and still continue my exercises from working with that person, but honestly…I get way more relief from doing this video and your 5 serratus exercises video! Wow!! I was starting to feel hopeless. Thank you.
It's great to read about your progress! Keep up the good work :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Thanks for mentioning the drumming! Nice background tension music...Thanks for these exercises..different than anything and I can feel the pain exactly where it hurts. Nothing else gets this like these moves...
Rock on!
That chin tuck and lift stretch was exactly what i needed! Thanks!
You are welcome!
The second exercise really activates my weak scm muscles and hard to hold for too long. My neck starts to shake a bit. Is this normal?
Yes that it normal especially if the muscles are weak. Back on on the hold time and gradually progress to longer times.
I've had left levator scap syndrome for 2 years. Recently retired firefighter. All the years and long hours of wearing an airpack I guess. I also catch myself leaning into my left elbow when driving or watching tv. My left shoulder is higher than right. I'll try these along with everything else im doing already. Thanks for the videos!
Good luck!
Hey, did you fix it yet?
@@michaelgennery4351 work in progress. Much better these days. The longer I avoid contributing factors the better it gets. Also had several sessions of graston a few months ago. It wasn't immediate but that seemed to help a lot
A very detailed video. I will try the techniques and report back in a few weeks :)
We're waiting for the results, BlackShadow86 :-)
@@RicardoBirdlegs Sorry for the delay. LEVATOR SCAPULAE has stopped straining and life is normal again!
I performed the exercises here daily and increased the neck exercises by approximately ten (10) seconds per day - getting it up to 90 seconds.
Once it felt secure (after a week), I began to add exercises to it, core strength exercises. Following this, I began weights again and it's now fixed!
The trick is to do these exercises here and build on them daily :-) Increase the load, strengthening the surrounding muscles (shoulder, back, chest etc) and it will eventually go away.
How are you now?
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
All I can concentrate on this video is the sound of... someone practicing the tympani in the background?
There's a drummer in the studio next door...
Here because I've torn mine from overhead pressing. Lol
Yikes...I hope that you recover ASAP.
@@PrecisionMovementCoach Physio next Wednesday
Same bro, just did it yesterday, seen you on candytoes, wouldn't have known what I done to my neck if i didnt see your comment
Think the over head press did something to me too 😂🙄
I tore it on the last set of 10 reps with 80kg, first set of 5 :/
Fast forward to now and I'm doing sets of 12 pain-free, albeit with a much shorter grip, more or less shoulder width.
Just wanted to say thanks so much for all the terrific content your provided for free, you rock :)
I suffer from neck and scapulae tension from time to time and my physio said I need to look out for my posture a bit as well. I got some elbow pain on both arms and my physio thinks it could also be caused be the tight shoulders / traps so lets see if releasing those ereas with massage plus your exercises help.
So your videos on these topics are highly appreciated, I'll give these exercises a try, best wishes from Germany :)
Hi and thanks for commenting!
We really appreciate you stopping by and sharing your story.
Let us know if you ever need mroe advice or assistance :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Sir can levator scapulae pain happen because of practising neck bone cracking ?
Potentially yes.
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
What's up with gladiator music?
Dealing with the levator scap is no joke. Gotta get ready for BATTLE. And there’s a drummer in a unit in the same building.
Hi Eric, so if you have levator pain, I should try your above exercises first. Then strengthen your serratus in that order? I didn’t see your link to postural dysfunction which is what I have. This might be a reason my levator pain/dysfunction isn’t getting any better, the missing piece would be the serratus muscle? The levator keeps screwing with my cervical spine, adding in some other muscles making me feel imbalanced, almost dizzy.
That is a good progression to follow.
Our ROM Coach app (www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt ) contains two routines that may be useful to you. They are called Neck Restoration and Upper Body Posture. You can find them in the Routines section of the app after you create an account (it's free!).
Check it out and let us know if you have any more questions :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Thank you Eric!
Hello. Glad to find this video. My scapula and shoulder pain is worse than it's ever been. I also have a deep sickening ache in my collarbone area. Going to engage in these exercises and hope for the best. Thanks.
Good plan and keep us posted on your progress! - Coach Joshua, Team PM
Eric this is very good. Do you advise doing these exercises AT THE TIME OF discomfort, or is this more of a "maintenance" type set of exercises? Thank you.
You can try it at both times.
Oh my gosh, I didn't think it was this muscle that was really the culprit until I started stretching it! Now I know! (The drums are hilarious!)
Glad that you figured it out.
Thanks for stopping by and glad that you enjoyed the music :)
- Coach Joshua, Team PM
Do you recommend doing these instead of or along with stretching the levator?
Instead of :)
My neck is constantly stiff..are you recommending to do these exercises instead of stretching the levator?
Yes :)