Stretching exercises for levator scapulae pain
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This trial compares two stretching techniques to relieve chronic neck and shoulder blade pain caused by tight levator scapulae muscles. It may help you if you have had this pain for at least 3 months and have trouble turning or tilting your head.
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Who can take part
- You are between 24 and 59 years old
- You have had neck and shoulder blade pain for at least 3 months
- Your pain level is at least 4 out of 10
- You have trouble tilting or turning your neck to the side
- You do not have conditions like nerve problems, fractures, pregnancy, fibromyalgia, cancer, or a recent neck injury
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