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Trap Therapy Series- Seated Rows

October 29, 2019 Exercise of the week Keep Moving back pain forward head neck pain shoulder pain text neck trap exercises

To end our series, after showing you exercises to release tight trap muscles and alleviating “text neck”, we show you how to correctly strengthen your back muscles to help prevent overactive trap muscles and a forward neck posture.

Wellness Tip of the Week: Trap Pain- When to See a Doctor

October 24, 2019 Clinical Topics Keep Moving Wellness Tip of the Week neck pain shoulder pain trap pain

Usually trap or shoulder pain can be relieved by rest, ice, stretching, massage, or taping and muscle therapy. However, speak to your doctor or physical therapist if you experience severe pain or pain lasting more than a week, an inability to move the shoulder or neck, signs of infection, such as skin redness and fever, […]

Trap Therapy- Chin Tucks

October 22, 2019 Clinical Topics Exercise of the week Keep Moving chin tucks forward head neck pain shoulder pain text neck

Previously in the Trap Therapy Series, we’ve shown ways to release upper trap tension. This week, we demonstrate an exercise to strengthen the posterior (back) muscles of the neck to help alleviate pain due to lengthened and weak “text neck”!

Wellness Tip of the Week: Releasing Upper Trap Pain or Tightness

October 17, 2019 Clinical Topics Keep Moving Wellness Tip of the Week neck pain shoulder pain shoulder stretches trap pain trap tightness

Over-tight or over-used upper trapezius muscles may need more than an occasional stretch or massage. Therapies to help release chronic tension include dry needling, ice & heat therapy, kinesiology tape applications, or the addition of NSAIDs. Contact a Specht physical therapist for help if your upper trap or shoulder pain is not relieved by stretching […]

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Trap Therapy Series- Seated Rows

Wellness Tip of the Week: Trap Pain- When to See a Doctor

Trap Therapy- Chin Tucks

Wellness Tip of the Week: Releasing Upper Trap Pain or Tightness

Trap Therapy- Foam Roll Snow Angels

Tight Trap Therapy: Superband Depression Stretch

Trap Therapy Series: Lacrosse Ball Release

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