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UConnJulie · 06-29-2009, 07:42 AM

Foam rolling (lax ball or theracane would probably get the area better -- and get the Trigger Point Therapy Workbook if you don't have it).
Stretching.
Things like prone I, Y, T

And the most important part ... conscious avoidance of substituting your upper traps.
If you have not seen a PT for this, perhaps it is time. They can help you with muscle firing patterns.

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UConnJulie Queen of the Princesses! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,209	Foam rolling (lax ball or theracane would probably get the area better -- and get the Trigger Point Therapy Workbook if you don't have it). Stretching. Things like prone I, Y, T And the most important part ... conscious avoidance of substituting your upper traps. If you have not seen a PT for this, perhaps it is time. They can help you with muscle firing patterns. __________________ Life's a Journey ... Enjoy the Ride!