I think the upper trap is misunderstood. The upper trap is a huge cause of headaches and neck pain we all know this. The uppermost fibres actually do not really elevate the scapula, test it and you’ll see they hardly activate. Neck hinging and poor posture cause wasting of the upper trap. The UT essentially extends the head under horizontal load and works with lower cervical extensors to hold the pine in correct position
Okay so here is my story and what I’ve learned from this video. Yesterday I started sprinted and what I heard was a tear coming from the back left part of my neck - assuming the upper trap. I workout 5-6 times a week at the gym and have neglected stretching my upper body. I have been trying to pull my shoulders back and chest out to be more conscious of my posture. I believe being too conscious of it caused a pulled neck muscle bc I was using my mid and lower trap to pull on my upper trap. Plus the neglect of stretching was a recipe for disaster at some point. Does that sound like a possible scenario? I just watched your how to strengthen weak muscles video prior to this! Thank you for your videos. I will go back to the mobility method and make it part of my daily routine 🙏🏼
The muscles wouldn’t pull the head forward. The forward head position tends to be due to the spine and more specifically the better bones of the vetebrae. In some conditions (such as osteoporosis) where the bone density reduces this causes a change to the bony structure and tends to cause forwarding (kyhphosis) of the spine
Our position is just a product of all the stimuli on our body. This will result in specific muscles shortening over time and others lengthening. I think it is important to make sure we are using and moving all our muscles and joints through all of the ranges.
Amazing video, you two are amazing!
Thank you so much!
amazing episode, don´t understand how it doesn´t have a million likes!
haha we appreciate your support! You're definitely welcome to share with any of your friends and family! :)
I think the upper trap is misunderstood. The upper trap is a huge cause of headaches and neck pain we all know this. The uppermost fibres actually do not really elevate the scapula, test it and you’ll see they hardly activate. Neck hinging and poor posture cause wasting of the upper trap. The UT essentially extends the head under horizontal load and works with lower cervical extensors to hold the pine in correct position
Thanks for sharing!
Great Info! Jen, Where is your top from? love it! Thanks!
Hi Amy! It's from Fabletics. Fabletics.com/DocJenFitYT
Okay so here is my story and what I’ve learned from this video.
Yesterday I started sprinted and what I heard was a tear coming from the back left part of my neck - assuming the upper trap.
I workout 5-6 times a week at the gym and have neglected stretching my upper body. I have been trying to pull my shoulders back and chest out to be more conscious of my posture. I believe being too conscious of it caused a pulled neck muscle bc I was using my mid and lower trap to pull on my upper trap. Plus the neglect of stretching was a recipe for disaster at some point. Does that sound like a possible scenario? I just watched your how to strengthen weak muscles video prior to this! Thank you for your videos. I will go back to the mobility method and make it part of my daily routine 🙏🏼
Thanks so much for sharing! Would be great to incorporate more regular exercises that address your restrictions!
Great show, If you have not been aware of the items mentioned in the video. Could the muscles be pulling the head forward as one gets older?
The muscles wouldn’t pull the head forward. The forward head position tends to be due to the spine and more specifically the better bones of the vetebrae. In some conditions (such as osteoporosis) where the bone density reduces this causes a change to the bony structure and tends to cause forwarding (kyhphosis) of the spine
Our position is just a product of all the stimuli on our body. This will result in specific muscles shortening over time and others lengthening. I think it is important to make sure we are using and moving all our muscles and joints through all of the ranges.
I still don’t understand how to fix the problem.
Hi Ruth, maybe you can also check our full podcast episode for this.
docjenfit.com/podcast/episode42/