#Trap Stretch

Traps are one of those muscles that typically only feel better for a little while after we stretch them. This can be a longer-term solution that gets to the root of the problem 💪🏼 ——— #neckpain #neckpainrelief #neckpaintreatment #neckpainexercises #traps #neckstretch #backpain #upperbackpain #chronicpain #stretching #stretchingtips

Stiff and tight trap or neck muscles? . Most likely you’ve tried to stretch, but it either doesn’t get better or just makes it worse . In this video I show you exercises to fix this, by working at your SHOULDER! . Watch the whole video to find out why!! . If you found this video helpful 👇🏼 . THEN SAVE THIS POST & FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT . Because I post tips & strategies showing you how to get rid of your pain, move better, and live healthier . #flexibility #functionaltraining #functionalfitness #workouttips #fitnesstips #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #strengthtraining

These are two of the easiest and most effective things you can do for your upper trap tightness in the comfort of your own home 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy

⁉️ Tight traps? - 🚨 Having feelings of pain, stiffness, or tightness in the upper trapezius muscle is a common complaint that I hear almost daily as a physical therapist - 📌 In my experience, most people stretch and stretch away at this muscle, which may provide temporary relief but then the same symptoms return shortly thereafter - ❌ Although there's nothing wrong with stretching it, you may want to actually work on strengthening it as well! ✅ - 🎯 Today we'll look at some solid options for strengthening this area, although it can also be helpful to work on the mobility of the opposing muscles (pecs, lats) and the spine in this region (cervical and thoracic) - 🎥 Exercises shown: - 1️⃣ Prone Bench Row 2️⃣ Prone Bench Y 3️⃣ Prone Bench T 4️⃣ Prone Bench ER to Press - 💯 Try these out for 2-3 sets of 8-15 reps on a consistent basis and feel the long term difference! - 🚨 Disclaimer: Although these exercises can be a great help, don't forget about the low hanging fruit ➡️ lack of movement, poor sleep quality/quantity, or chronic stress can also heavily contribute to pain or "tightness" sensation in this area, so improving those aspects can be crucial to fixing the problem if they're not well managed! - 🙏🏼 In any case, I hope this was helpful! - 📱 If you need an individualized plan to help you out with your neck/upper back/shoulders or any other injury/painful area, tap on the 🔗 link at the top of my page @dr.caleb.burgess to apply to work with me 1-on-1 - 👕 Wearing @rhone premium men's activewear ➡️ Use code DRCB15 for 15% OFF - 👟 Wearing @vivobarefoot shoes ➡️ Use code DRCB10 for 10% OFF - ⁉️ Questions? Comments? Send me a message or leave a comment below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Tight traps? Save this 🔥 Just won’t give up, no matter how much stretching you’re doing? Try this instead. In this move we’re actually loading the muscle and and then making it lengthen under tension (eccentric load) this provides some strength plus length. You don’t need a crazy heavy weight to reap the benefits here- pick something manageable and take it slow your first go. Aim for 12-15 reps and repeat it a couple times. Stay consistent for 3-4weeks and see how things change. #tighttraps #stretching #trapworkout #desklife #wfh #neckpain #shoulderpain

💥TRAP STRETCH💥 ..... This is the first of two stretches we’re highlighting this week. This trap stretch is great to perform at any point during the day. If the pain is really bad, we recommend taking a hot shower (or using a heating pack) first then performing this stretch! 🤟🤟 #scpfit #neck . . . . . #neckpain #chiropractor #sportschiropractic #richmondtx #katytx #houstonchiropractor #traps #stretching #stretch #tuesdaytip

Fix Tight Upper Traps in 1 Easy Exercise #neckpain #posture #wfh

Stretch Your Tight Traps Time and time again, I keep coming back to this stretch simply because of just how ridiculously effective it is at not only loosening up the shoulders and rear delts but MAINLY hitting those pesky tight traps. Tight traps are an absolute menace and they unfortunately are unavoidable given our daily routines. They constantly need work and very few stretches hit them as effectively as this! Now, this stretch has 2 steps: 1 - First you need to attack those rear delts by letting that band pull your arm across your body. Remember the band is doing all the work, just load up a ton of tension and relax into it, the longer you hold it the more it works! Even just hitting this position will do a ton for you if you have jacked up shoulders and rotator cuffs so I always try to make sure I do this one first before jumping into step 2. 2 - Now hit those TRAPS! All you need to do is continue spinning into the band as you wind up more tension and try to position your hand near your pocket and fall over the band. This will create that downward pulling angle you will need to start ripping on those traps. This small change in position will really relocate the stretch up the shoulder into the traps and neck. And once you get it, you’ll definitely feel it! All in all, both positions are super valuable and you should definitely throw this stretch into your warm up next time you’re hitting shoulders. And if you need some of these bands, check out our TWS Performance Bands and they are available on our profile / link and they come with all these tutorials so you can follow along with this content.

These are some of my favorite things to do for upper traps that are constantly tight. #physicaltherapy

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❌Upper Traps Feel Overactive and Tight?… ✅Here’s why and how you can fix it. — ➡️Many people deal with chronic upper trap tightness and have tried stretching endlessly… getting no improvement. —- ✅Many times it comes from an imbalance of the scapular force couple. This is an interplay of the Lower Traps, Upper Traps, and Serratus Anterior. —- 🎯This group of 3 muscles need to work together to create optimal movement around the shoulder. If there is an issue with this force couple (ex: lower trap weakness), then the upper trap can compensate and lead to a feeling of chronic tightness. -— In this video I’m walking you through 3 great exercises to begin addressing the root cause of your tight upper traps. — ✅📋Need a proven program to follow to fix your shoulders? Get started on my Shoulder Blueprint program in my profile link! —- #shoulderpain #uppertraps #shouldermobility #rotatorcuff #shoulderimpingement

🔹UPPER TRAP RELEASE🔹 Grab your lacrosse ball and try one of these variations! The first method (up against the wall) is a little less aggressive. The second method (leaning against a beam or door frame) adds quite a bit of spice and intensity! Releasing the upper traps can reduce: - neck pain - shoulder pain - tension headaches Save this one for later, you’ll thank me for it! As always, stay well friends! #physicaltherapy #pt #pta #therapy #health #wellness #lifestyle #mobility #mobilitychallenge #stretch #stretching #injury #rehab #recovery #selfcare #rest #relax #relief #massage #muscle #anatomy #workout #motivation #reels #reelsinstagram #foryou #explorepage #gym #fitness