The Trap Stretch

  • Sit, stand or lie on you back with arms at your sides
  • Side bend- (laterally flex) the head to one side and tip the ear to the opposite shoulder in a pain free range of movement
  • With the opposite hand, slowly begin shrugging (lifting the shoulder towards the ear) and hold for 15 seconds then lower the shoulder to the floor.
  • Repeat the exact same neck exercise on the opposite side. It’s best to try and do 2 sets of 15 seconds each side at least twice each day but there’s no real sensible limit so it can be done as often as you can fit it in.