GITTLESON SHRUG

The gittleson shrug is a full range of motion scapular elevation and cervical lateral flexion strengthening exercise. This exercise may be completed in a seated or standing position. Start by holding a weight such as a kettlebell or dumbbell in the target shoulder’s hand. Begin to elevate the scapula by shrugging the shoulders while simultaneously bending your neck to the same side. Complete a repetition by slowly lowering the shoulder and bending the neck to the opposite side.

Muscles involved:

• upper trapezius

• levator scapulae

Related conditions:

• cervicogenic headaches

• upper trapezius myalgia

• upper cross syndrome

• text neck

• myofascial referral headaches

• upper trapezius repetitive strain

• acute torticollis (late stage rehabilitation)

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