The rhomboid muscles often get overworked and stressed when sitting for long periods, especially when you work at your desk all day. This rhomboid stretch will help relieve upper back, shoulder, and neck pain.

The rhomboids  help squeeze the scapula (shoulder blade) towards the spine.

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