The Sternocleidomastoid SCM is a complex motion and “heavy-lifter” when it comes to moving around your head. Dysfunction leads to migranes, TMJ, and tensions headaches. Here’s how to diagnose, strengthen, and mobilize the SCM.
Muscle Energy Techniques provides techniques for testing joint range and then increasing the range of motion through contract and release stretching with a therapist. In this short book, MET demonstrates how to test, strengthen, and lengthen some of the most important muscles in the human body. This review discusses some of the techniques provided, and provides additional detail on alternatives.
Levator Scapulae. A small muscle that causes big neck and shoulder pain. Learn how to test function, treat the pain, and build strength and flexibility.
Scalenes? If you have pain caused by a crook in your neck, help may arrive from mobilizing your Scalenes. Learn how to test, stretch, and strengthen them.
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