Tight neck, shoulders, and back?

Try these four expert-recommended trapezius stretches to relieve the strain.

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That sensation was likely coming from your traps as well.

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Oh, and when your mother told you to stand or sit up straight?

You guessed ityour trapezius muscles are also necessary forgood posture.

First things first: What is the trapezius muscle, anyway?

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The trapezius gets its name because the muscle resembles a trapezoid.

The trapezius is divided into three parts:

What does the trapezius muscle do?

When one muscle contracts another must lengthen.

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Its a symbiotic relationship.

Why do you oughta show your traps some stretching TLC?

Stiff trapezius muscles are a common cause of tension headaches.

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One of the best ways to do that is by taking the time to stretch your traps every day.

verify to breathe in and out as you hold the stretches and never stretch to the point of pain.

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