Fix neck pain and upper trapezius tightness FOR GOOD with the exercises in this video! Effective stretches and exercises you can do at home to eliminate tightness and pain in your neck and upper shoulders. Led by a physical therapist to help you get maximum benefit and pain relief. ============================ EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO 🔗 LINK TO DR JARED’S FOAM ROLLER: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/drjaredfoamroller 🔗 LINK TO DR JARED’S THICK EXERCISE MAT: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/drjaredexercisemat ============================ WATCH THESE VIDEOS NEXT: ✅ FIX YOUR NECK AND SHOULDER MUSCLE KNOTS: https://youtu.be/xAcDV8w6W7Y ✅ MELT AWAY UPPER TRAP TENSION: https://youtu.be/4px5_RzXmqU ✅ 5-MIN FOLLOW ALONG FOR FAST NECK PAIN RELIEF: https://youtu.be/T64es5lGZr8 ============================ 🤕 WHY DOES MY NECK AND UPPER TRAPS HURT? Most neck and upper trapezius pain is caused by poor posture and muscle imbalance. When you sit with forward head posture or rounded shoulders, your upper traps become overactive while the lower traps and serratus anterior become underactive. This imbalance creates tension, fatigue, and that constant “tight” feeling in your neck and shoulders. 🔁 WHY DOES MY NECK PAIN COME BACK AFTER STRETCHING? Stretching may temporarily reduce tension, but if the underlying muscle imbalance isn’t corrected, the tightness returns. When the upper traps keep compensating for weak stabilizing muscles, they remain overloaded. That’s why you need strengthening and activation exercises to fix the problem at its source. 💪 BEST EXERCISES TO FIX TIGHT NECK AND UPPER TRAPS The key to permanent relief is improving posture, restoring thoracic mobility, and strengthening the muscles that properly support your neck and shoulders. The exercises in this video are designed to reduce overactivity in the upper traps while activating the lower traps and serratus anterior to create balanced, pain-free movement. 📋 EXERCISES IN THIS VIDEO Shoulder Rolls Thoracic Extension Mobilization Y Raises Wall Slides Chin Tucks TIME STAMPS IN THIS VIDEO 0:00 Fix Neck And Shoulder Tightness 1:38 Traps Relaxation 2:31 Thoracic Mobility 3:58 Lower Traps 5:18 Serratus Anterior 7:07 Don’t Miss This 7:38 Deep Neck Flexors 💬 Let me know in the comments how these exercises feel and which ones work best for you! 👍🏼 If you found this video helpful, please hit that LIKE button to support the channel and help others find this content! ✅ SUBSCRIBE to Tone and Tighten and make sure to click the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON and the notification bell so you’ll know every time I post new content! DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is not medical advice or a treatment plan and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. Don’t use this content to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or to replace the advice they give you. Consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained in this content. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless T&T Digital Media, LLC and its officers for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. T&T Digital Media, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Use of this content is at your sole risk.
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