Compare the range of
motion on the left and right - aim for symmetry.
Hold stretches for 30
seconds and repeat 1-5 times on each side.
Trapezius
Sit or stand up tall, with good posture.
Tip ear toward shoulder, keeping chin slightly tucked (not pointing toward
ceiling).
Clasp hands behind the back and shrug
shoulders downward. Tilt ear toward shoulder as above.
Repeat on the other side.
Levator Scapulae
Sit or stand up tall with good posture.
Turn the face 30-40 degrees and tilt the head downward. Ensure that the neck
maintains a smooth "C-shaped curve".
Repeat on the other side.
Sternoleidomastoid/Scalenes
With tall posture, stretch one ear toward
the ceiling. Keep the neck long, and try not to tip your head back.