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Neck

Upper Trap Stretch

Side-bend stretch for the upper trapezius along the neck and top of the shoulder.

  • Mobility
  • Stretch

Standard dose

Sets
2 each side
Reps / hold
20–30 sec hold
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Sit tall and gently tip one ear toward the same shoulder.
  2. Optionally rest the hand of that side lightly on the opposite side of the head — do not pull hard.
  3. Keep the opposite shoulder down.
  4. Hold, then switch sides.