24/09/2025
👍Also having regular breaks from sitting to keep traps relaxed and neck tension down.
Here are some safe, effective exercises and stretches to relieve trapezius and neck stress/tension. These are gentle enough for most people, but always best to stop if they cause pain:
🔹 1. Upper Trapezius Stretch
Sit or stand tall.
Gently tilt your head to one side (ear toward shoulder).
Use your hand to lightly guide the stretch — don’t pull.
Hold 20–30 seconds each side.
🔹 2. Levator Scapulae Stretch
Sit tall and turn your head about 45° to the right.
Gently bring your chin down toward your armpit.
Hold 20–30 seconds, then switch sides.
🔹 3. Shoulder Rolls
Sit or stand tall.
Roll shoulders up, back, and down in a slow circular motion.
Repeat 8–10 times, then reverse.
🔹 4. Chin Tucks
Sit or stand with your back straight.
Gently draw your chin straight back (like making a “double chin”).
Hold for 5 seconds, repeat 10 times.
Great for posture correction.
🔹 5. Doorway Chest Stretch (helps traps relax by opening the chest)
Stand in a doorway, arms at 90° on the frame.
Step one foot forward and gently lean through the doorway.
Hold 20–30 seconds.👌
