If you have poor posture and you are sitting for extended periods of time, this can cause tension in your trapezius. The trapezius muscles run from the skull to the vertebrae of the upper back, and often tenses when you are stressed.

It also contracts during many types of daily movements, such as working at the computer or driving. Stretching this large muscle holds it loose and pliable, relieves tension and preserves or restores neck and shoulder health.

The trapezius muscle may be famously known as a source of stiffness across the head of the shoulders. It frequently becomes contracted and tight if you sit for extended hours at a desk. However, the trapezius, which includes a broad area of the back of your upper back, and neck serves multiple functions.

It supports to move and stabilize your shoulder edge in many simple actions, such as shrugging the shoulders, stretching the shoulders back, and raising the arms overhead. To stretch your higher trapezius, stand and bring your right arm backwards your back. Stretch your wrist with your left hand and tilt head to the left. Happen with your left arm backwards your back.

To develop the middle and lower parts, cross your right arm across your left hand. Before starting a stretching routine, warm up with light aerobic exercise, including dynamic movements of your shoulders and arms. Hold stretches for 10s to 30s and reproduce two of four times. Stretch only to the point of tightness, not to the point of pain.