Neck pain can be caused by many things. Often a tight levator scapulae muscle can cause neck pain because many of the muscles in the neck area go down into the shoulder as well. My favorite stretch for this area is a levator scapulae stretch. Watch more neck pain relief stretches here.
This neck pain relief stretch is great for the neck, shoulder, it can help relieve headaches, and it can help correct posture. This neck stretch is also performed in real time, so it’s easy to follow along if you want.
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