Neck Nods

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Neck Nods

Use this SMR exercise AFTER you do the Side Roll and the Pecs Knead (or one of it’s alternatives). 

This SMR exercise addresses one of the 16 muscles attached to your shoulder blade, the levator scapulae. 

The Neck Bridge and Neck Press address lower areas of this same muscle.

If you have trouble with neck pain or shoulder pain when you lift your arm, then this exercise is for you!

Keep in mind that the pectoralis minor muscle is involved in everything you do that involves the shoulder blade.

You will likely benefit from loosening knots in the levator scapulae, but be sure you stretch out the pec minor or your issue is likely to come right back.

You should do this movement at least once every 2 weeks. (more often is better)

For written instructions, click here (requires a ‘Weekend Warrior’ membership)

For video instructions (5:51), click here (requires an ‘Athlete’ membership)

Click here to see all of the Secondary SMR Exercises.
Be sure to post your questions and comments below. We want to provide the best instruction to help you recover from your workouts.

**All information is provided for educational purposes only. You should consult your doctor before attempting any exercises you read on this page or any page on this website.** 

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