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Levator Scapulae (highlighted in red) Muscle Tightness and Dysfunction Levator Scapulae massage is effective in treating painful, tight muscles. Levator Scapulae massage can involve manual massage as well as the use of a massage ball. Other options include active and passive stretching, accupressure, and trigger point injections ( by trained professionals). #levatorscapulae #levator #scapulae #sportsmassage #promuscletherapy #shoulders #muscle #recovery #massagebenefits #massagetime #massage https://www.instagram.com/p/CDyUHS-D0Rd/?igshid=1t5xcxti98aij

HEADACHES, NECK OR SHOULDER PAIN? ⠀ LEVATOR SCAPULAE ⠀ [ANATOMY, PATHOLOGY & TREATMENT] ⠀ The levator scapulae muscle resides at that back and side of the neck. Levator means to lift in Latin, so as the name implies, its goal is to lift the scapula. It comes up by tendinous slips from the transverse processes of the atlas and axis and from the posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the third and fourth cervical vertebrae. It is embedded into the vertebral border of the scapula, amid the medial angle and the triangle smooth surface at the root of the spine. ⠀ Levator scapulae muscle trigger points can lead to referred pain on the lateral side of the neck (headaches) and in the shoulders as you can see on the red marked zones in picture 6. You may feel burning between your shoulder blades after sitting at your computer without elbow support. ⠀ What causes levator scapulae muscle pain? ▪️Stress ➡️ Relax those shoulders! ▪️Head forward posture ➡️ Remember to sit up straight, lower your shoulders and bring your head back! ▪️Holding a phone between your ear and shoulder ➡️ Get a headset! ▪️Wrong training habits ➡️ ❌Shrugs! ▪️Bra straps that are too tight ➡️ Have your bra fit by a person trained to get a good fit! ▪️Any position where your head is turned to one side ➡️ Do you turn to see your computer screen? ⠀ On the pictures you can see how I approach the levator scapulae muscle for: 1️⃣a trigger point technique: make sure you hold the pressure as long the patient tells you the pain or the radiation goes down or the pain is not radiating anymore but at least for 1 minute and finish the technique then with a Ponçage. I usually hold the pressure until i feel a myofascial release under my fingers! ⠀ 2️⃣a fascial release technique for the complete levator scapulae: make sure you perform the technique from proximal to distal or distal to proximal along the muscle stomach. ⠀ 3️⃣a release technique between the fascia of levator scapulae and trapezius. ⠀ #Physiotherapy #SportsPhysiotherapy #Osteopathy #LevatorScapulae #Muscle #Anatomy #Pilates #Treatment #Massage #Yoga #CrossFit #Medicine #Chiropractic #Triggerpoint #Fascia #Headaches #NeckPain #ShoulderPain (hier: Geneva, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtEircpvml/?igshid=q6usihnvvaxg

Neck pain 🆘 Smart phones, tablets, desk tops. With so many of us using technology, it’s no wonder that neck stiffness is on the rise. The levator scapulae muscle, which runs along the back and side of the neck, is the most susceptible to straining. 📋 Check out our latest BLOG & learn how your aching neck. New blog on website! #generationfit #neckpain #levatorscapulae #neckexercises #neckstretches #deskjob #headache #posture #spinehealth https://www.instagram.com/p/Bph1KE8nFUd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5kfvgzuaa20e

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