Try these 3 stretches that target your SCALENE muscles in your neck
How many of you clench your jaw, are a shallow breather or purse your mouth when focused on a task? These actions can cause added strain to some of your neck muscles, including the SCALENES, which can lead to neck, upper back and pain referring into the upper limbs.
Try incorporating these 3 simple stretches to address the Anterior, Middle and Posterior Scalene muscles.
Follow the instructions below to stretch the RIGHT side of your scalenes:
ANTERIOR SCALENE
* place your R hand behind your back aiming towards your left back pocket of your pants
* tilt your head back and to the L as you aim the right side of your neck up towards the ceiling
MIDDLE SCALENE
* with your R hand hold onto the seat of your chair or sit on your hand
* sit up straight
* use your L hand over top of your head and place it on the R side of your head
* using L hand, gently pull head over to your left, bringing your left ear towards your left shoulder
POSTERIOR SCALENE
* place your R hand behind your back aiming towards your left back pocket of your pants
* use your L hand over top of your head and place it on the R side of your head
* using L hand, gently pull head down as if you were smelling your L armpit
***Repeat these 3 stretches on the other side of your neck to stretch the LEFT side
Let us know how it goes once you try these stretches out!
If you find yourself still feeling tight in the neck, upper back or upper limbs, feel free to check in @361clinic and we can help you figure out what’s going on and treat the issue.
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