Learn to relieve tension in your neck, shoulders & back muscles with this simple yoga technique. This is a great stretching exercise to do after a trapezius workout, after a long bike ride, or during a long period of sitting at a desk in front of a computer. The trapezius is the large stingray shaped muscle between your shoulder blades.Trigger points in the trapezius can lead to headaches and all kinds of neck pain and back pain. Jill shows us how to squeeze the shoulder blades together in sequence to free up the blood flow in the back muscles. This video is from the Quickfix Rx DVD available at www.yogatuneup.com
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KT Tape: Middle Back Pain
The middle back is a combination of vertebrae from the upper and middle sections of the back and muscles that run the entire length of the back. These muscles support the spine, flex and extend the torso, move the upper limbs and head, as well as function to keep your body in an upright position. Middle back pain can be attributed to poor posture, weakness in the muscles, overuse, or overly tight/knotted muscles. These conditions can cause muscle imbalance, muscle fatigue, pain, and tears. In some cases, spasms are associated with the pain. This is primarily due to poor nutrient circulation to the nervous system and can be addressed by increasing blood flow. Typical treatments for middle back pain include rest and ice, as well as massage, electrical stimulation (ultrasound), light and frequent stretching, alternating ice and heat, and strength training of the opposing muscle group (the abdominals) to relieve pressure from the back. Using this KT Tape application can relieve pressure from the painful spot and send correct signaling to the muscles that allow them to relax.
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KT Tape: Neck Pain
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Neck Massage: Do It While You View It
SelfMassageForAthletes.com. Massage away muscle pain and soreness from your neck while watching. Learn massage techniques that will help your neck feel better than you thought possible. From the author of “Self-Massage for Athletes” the #1 self-massage book in the world. For more information on the human neck take a look at Wickipediaa entry #1, entry #2
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