![]() ![]() When muscles become overstretched, they often become taut as a way of offering stability. In this case, dynamic opposing movements would likely require your muscles and bones to both shift independently and to work together to enable you to type, reach for your cell phone and manage your balance as the water surges underneath you. To understand what a movable shoulder blade may do to your levator scap, which is assigned to keeping it in the right position on your back, imagine standing on a surfboard in the ocean while holding and using your electronic equipment and other office supplies. One of the primary functions of the levator scap is to keep your shoulder blade in a position that supports a vertical alignment of your head on your neck, and to prevent forward head posture, a condition in which your head is too far forward. Poorly designed work furniture may contribute to chronic muscle tension and spasm, plus muscle weakness. This posture stretches the levator scapulae muscle and, if performed over a long period of time, it can cause inflammation and pain within the muscle. For example, sitting at a computer hunched over with your shoulders rounded. Levator scapulae syndrome is usually caused by poor posture of the shoulders. Poor posture with a forward head position puts this muscle under continuous strain causing overuse.To help reduce neck pain, stabilize your shoulder blade when you raise your arm. Working with your arms raised above your head for prolonged periods of time can also irritate the Levator Scapula.Use of crutches that are too tall and elevate the shoulder.Carrying a heavy bag with a shoulder strap. ![]() Holding a phone between the shoulder and ear.Working at a computer with the head turned for long periods.Chilling of the muscle during sleep from an air conditioner or draft from an open window.Sleeping on the stomach with the head turned/or sleeping in an odd position.Whiplash injury due to automobile accident.Sleeping on your stomach with your head turned.Holding a phone between the shoulder and ear for too long.Chilling of the muscle during sleep from a ceiling fan or air conditioner.Carrying heavy bags with a shoulder strap.Working at a computer with the head turned one sided prolonged time.Stress/anxiety : Many individuals who experience the effects of these trigger points also complain of shortness of breath (similar to that associated with panic attacks).Carrying bags with straps over the shoulder.Repetitive arm motions such as in swimming, throwing, or racquet sports.Altered shoulder biomechanics or poor posture. ![]()
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