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This video covers neck pain that can be caused by prolonged forward head posture often associated with use of phones or tablets. I discuss specific muscles that are tightened and how to stretch them as well as how to strengthen the weakened muscles.
Chapters:
0:00 - What is Text Neck?
0:59 - Simple Prevention Tips
1:37 - Muscles Impacted by Text Neck (SCM, Suboccipitals, Levator Scapula)
2:40 - Weakened Muscles (Deep Neck Flexors & Rhomboids)
3:23 - Why Stretching Alone Isn't Enough
3:55 - SCM Stretch Demonstration
5:19 - Suboccipital Stretch & Manual Release
5:52 - Levator Scapula Stretch
7:12 - Strengthening the Deep Neck Flexors
8:21 - Strengthening the Rhomboids
9:27 - Wall Angels for Posture
10:44 - Necklace Lines & Gua Sha Tips
By Dr. Amy ForthThis video covers neck pain that can be caused by prolonged forward head posture often associated with use of phones or tablets. I discuss specific muscles that are tightened and how to stretch them as well as how to strengthen the weakened muscles.
Chapters:
0:00 - What is Text Neck?
0:59 - Simple Prevention Tips
1:37 - Muscles Impacted by Text Neck (SCM, Suboccipitals, Levator Scapula)
2:40 - Weakened Muscles (Deep Neck Flexors & Rhomboids)
3:23 - Why Stretching Alone Isn't Enough
3:55 - SCM Stretch Demonstration
5:19 - Suboccipital Stretch & Manual Release
5:52 - Levator Scapula Stretch
7:12 - Strengthening the Deep Neck Flexors
8:21 - Strengthening the Rhomboids
9:27 - Wall Angels for Posture
10:44 - Necklace Lines & Gua Sha Tips