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trapezius

Triangular muscle running from high up in the back of the neck, across the back of the shoulder and down the upper spine. It is involved in movements of the scapula (shoulder blade) and also moves the head from side to side.
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com said that the trapezius muscle often becomes tense and painful.
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Holding one end in each hand in front of you, bend your elbows and pull the band straight back toward you tightening your shoulder blades This exercise strengthens your rhomboid and middle trapezius muscles, LEG PULLS: For core * This Pilates exercise is based on the plank position.
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Neck and shoulder pain is also very common and along with the headaches that accompany them can often be attributed to tight or weak trapezius muscles (they run down your neck and across your shoulders) combined with tight or weak pectoral muscles (chest).
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