How to Fix Levator Scapulae Pain FOR GOOD

Dr. Rowe shows how to quickly relieve levator scapulae muscle tightness and pain.
The levator scapulae muscle is a common cause of pain in the upper back and neck, especially at the top of the shoulder blade.
What causes this pain is tightness and weakness in the levator scapulae, and the muscles that support it. To get quick relief, this video will be broken up into two separate parts to fix this.
To get the best results, make sure to go through both parts (and exercises) and use what offers you the most relief.
As a bonus, all of these exercises can be done at home and may give quick pain relief... even in as little as 30 SECONDS!
Watch now and get rid of levator scapulae for good!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Stretching Exercises
2:50 Self Massage (for Knots and Spasms)
5:31 Levator Scapulae Raise (Strengthening Exercise)
7:12 Shrugging Lift Off (Strengthening Exercise)
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Dr. Michael Rowe
St. Joseph, Michigan chiropractor
If you are looking for effective neck, back, or sciatica pain relief, contact us at 269-408-8439 or visit us at www.BestSpineCare.com
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Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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[@DrRowe]

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[@beththomas4153]

I seem to be having tightness in my sternocleidomastoids (had to look up the anatomy). My head is on swivel all day at work. How can I treat this front region of the neck?

[@tracyd1233]

These really did help! Thank you so much!

[@JoOstgarden]

Scalenes! Chronically in pain after shoulder surgery. I suspect it is the position I am forced to sleep in because my arm is still in pain from bicep tenodesis.

[@dthompson9568]

Thank you I am going to try it

[@mrmrabcabc123]

Thank you

[@shirleyjust3305]

I am a 80yr old woman who has not been out of pain in my right arm for 40yrs. Have seen many chiropractor's in my life time and they all told me it was due to the top vertebra being crocked. I stubbled upon your video on You Tube and decided to try this stretch It was almost immediate in relief, in 3 days I feel like I am 40yr again. God bless you for your generosity.

[@DrRowe]

Wow, so glad you found this video and are getting a lot of relief!

[@cattycorner8]

That is what I found! the pain down my right arm and even into my hand has abated.

[@The-Next-Level]

I never thought that I would come to appreciate a move called the armpit sniffer so much.

[@DrRowe]

Sniff check and a neck stretch combo. Double win :)

[@bookkeepingsmes2089]

So true, and so many varieties! 💜

[@zackwilloughby9185]

I never thought I'd miss Dr. Rowe's long hair

[@The-Next-Level]

@@zackwilloughby9185 I love him, in all of his forms and phases. 💚 I accept and appreciate him fully, as he is. He's simply wonderful.

[@MrJFoster1984]

As long as you only perform it on yourself 😂

[@blazejon]

I f*cking love KZbin. Over the last 6 months this has helped so much. I'm now 100% pain free for the first time in forever.

[@DrRowe]

Keep at it!

[@lune96]

How did the algorithm knows I'm in pain right now bruh

[@ahmadshraim1876]

I was legit feeling that pain exactly like the background pic

[@LillyMunster85]

No lie, had this issue for almost a week, didnt look it up, but yet here I am.

[@dacrazyfarm]

For real... This is a godsend... Funny thing, I go to PT and they don't say anything about this!!!

[@tritun5154]

Move your eyes around D randomly while watching KZbin so your phone doesn’t read what your thinking by your eye movement

[@Red_Twizzler]

Because KZbin is Google is KZbin is the internet

[@rabina1100]

Thank you , I am a massage therapist and I recommend all my clients to watch your videos !!

[@DrRowe]

Thank you so much for sharing, I appreciate it!

[@abdulazuzadel4768]

put that ball into a sock, if you don't like chasing ball all around and buy book " healing through Trigger Point Therapy" by Devin J. Starlanyl znd John Sharkey. bought this book more than once, because people borrowing it are reluctant to bring it back.

[@gitasong]

​@@abdulazuzadel4768 The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Claire Davies is also excellent.

[@shannonmclart]

God bless you... MONTHS of PT and OT and trying... then this pops up. You're amazing. Thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video and I hope the exercises help!

[@13chase2]

I have had pain and headaches due to this muscle for over 15 years and no one has been able to help. This is incredible and life changing for me. Thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video, and thanks for watching!

[@mutanTarzan]

I’m 42 and always had a tight right shoulder (exactly this muscle) . Like many others in the comments, I am a regular at chiropractors, massage therapies etc. Have been following your videos for a while and cannot believe the immediate relief the last exercise gave me. You are incredible.

[@yangsung]

I've always had terrible pain and stiffness in this area on my left side side since I was 18, I'm 35 now. I've been to so many chiropractors over the years and without any significant relief. Immediately felt so much pain go away after doing this. Thank you so much!!

[@DrRowe]

That’s great to hear!

[@katherinejoseph1416]

Me too

[@R67K]

Yeah me too. Seems to be a common issue when you do a lot of keyboard and mouse work for me. But i found out that my left chest muscle and my shoulde were completly stiff and rotated into the chest. Even if i did streches and sports. Only really hard preassure with the ball and excercises to strenghten it help. Still working on it. But in combination with the hip streches, it prevents me from feeling like someone that is disabled. Good luck!

[@adamM12321]

Was it ever to a point it was giving you tension headaches and migraines?

[@yashwanthaelgani500]

So how do u feel now? Full recovery?

[@tarunsharma7789]

This video can change millions of lives, Thank you Doc.

[@DrRowe]

I hope so! Thanks for watching.

[@bhoff19751]

I've been been dealing with this problem for wayyyy too long. I've been maniacal, hunting down information and training in an attempt to fix my problem. I am a huge gamer nerd, IT professional. Other videos have brought me relief here and there. This is the first video that targeted my problem 100%. I just got done with all my reps and I feel like a human being for the first time in years! Thanks Doc!

[@katalepsis74]

It's exceedingly rare for me and frankly many others to do more than simply click "like" on something such as then commenting or, rarer still, actually subscribing. However, this video is a shining example of what helpful internet content should provide others in terms of not only short and even long-term impact but, all-combined, the most important thing of all...RWV (real-world value).

[@donisa808]

I swear you are connected to me spiritually lol Anytime a body part has an issue here you are with a video less than 24 hours later ☺️ Thank you😭💕

[@DrRowe]

We just get lucky sometimes on topics :) Hope the exercises help!

[@donisa808]

@@DrRowe I definitely know this will help because you help me heal my hip pains. Thank so much again. Keep them coming

[@niclastimmerby6946]

Dear Dr. Rowe, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude from Sweden. I have been suffering from severe neck pain ever since I experienced a herniated disc over five years ago. Your exercises, especially those in this video, have helped me tremendously in managing my pain and allowing me to focus on my daily activities (and even sleep through the night) without being completely consumed by discomfort. Thank you once again for your immense generosity! Warm regards, Niclas (51 years old)

[@ericheydemann9556]

OMG . You have only changed everything about my life. I've tried pills, potions, poultice, acupuncture and massage. For over a decade, been told my nonfunctional arm is because of neck injury creating grinding sounds in my shoulder and neck so loud that sometimes I'm unable to hear people speak. Doing neck decompression while doing these stretches had a neck pop that shot down the spine , across the shoulder to my elbow. Then passed out. 45 minutes later neck and shoulder grinding gone while feeling Life and blood flowing in. Why don't they teach stretching in grade school ??

[@RoadToJoy]

This is officially the one that helped me for good! I spent so long trying to figure out what was wrong and doing so many different stretches. Come to find out all I needed was this one. I am forever in debt to you my good sir!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video and it's helping!

[@vrea77]

You and me both neck pain su*ks

[@sula1529]

I hope so too

[@VelvetyMoon]

How are you doing 11 months later? 😊

[@RoadToJoy]

@@VelvetyMoon Thank you for asking! I'm doing much better! While doing a lot of the methods that are suggested in these videos and working on my posture I have made great progress. My job consists of sitting at a desk so the discipline of telling myself "Hey! Get up, stretch, move around a bit in between tickets" that is the ultimate challenge. My body does not ache as much now. I hope everyone is able to find some joy and peace with these videos.

[@darbybrowning4233]

I wasn't even having any pain and this really helped relieved the stress I didn't realize I was carrying in my neck and shoulders. It feels so much lighter!

[@xXxCrazyPandaxXx]

The universe is funny. I'm literally dealing with excruciating pain in this area right now. This is awesome. Lol

[@DrRowe]

Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.

[@tommywallbanger]

This guy is my new favorite KZbinr. I have a bunch of his videos saved. Great advice he gives. Makes the world a better place.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the channel, and thanks for watching!

[@angelisivaraman4989]

I’ve been having right upper back pain for weeks and weeks now - it wakes me up at night! The armpit sniffer and the Y-shaped strengthening exercise seem to really help :) thank you so much!!

[@albertalyons4222]

Thank you for ALL of your videos. You’re definitely a blessing. Great techniques and to the point.

[@DrRowe]

Thank you, and I hope these ones help you!

[@mrs.quills7061]

He really is! And to offer these things for free, I wish nothing but a happy and easy life for him honestly. Man is saving so many people from bills and a life of pain doing this. 👏

[@ankit_kujur]

I cannot thank you enough SIR, the pain I was feeling was unbearable but after doing your exercises I feel much better.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@justkdijah]

My doctor recommended this video because of the pain I have been having. I felt some relief after following your directions in this video. THANK YOU!

[@Meg-kt2bo]

These are WONDERFUL for someone like me who sits at a computer all day and you end up hunching your shoulders forward! WOW! Feel the burn!🔥

[@DrRowe]

Hope the exercises help you for a long time to come!

[@ryanpjk-sproule3813]

This actually helped wtf

[@middleground8388]

Ive been suffering from what I perceived as neck strain, for the last several months. After doing these exercise, I have found immediate relief! Thank you!

[@LouisYungling]

YES! I’ve been dealing with this pain for a long time and you were right, I received immediately relief. The exercises are effective and I feel both physically and mentally better. THANK YOU!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video, and thanks for watching!

[@andrewholmes210]

Thanks for the excellent description and demonstration of these simple but effective exercises, love your work!

[@richardraget171]

Thank you Doctor Rowe for including the strengthening-Shrugs.....🎉🎉🎉 Great Full-Range-Rows around Back & Forth to music in slow motion Feels Amazing, nothing forced, just Keep Everything moving.❤❤

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@DickiPici]

As always great explanation. Thank you!

[@CloverCreationsEventsLLC]

This is so good.. im glad I came across this. Thank you

[@Apr1cotBunny]

I think you are telepathic, sending you a virtual hug and many thanks! ⭐

[@DrRowe]

Ha, maybe... thanks for watching!

[@aves_valentina]

Almost every time after intense pole training I have soreness and then pain, often it's rolling into a headache for the whole next day. Those exercises are just a GAME-CHANGING for me, thank you so so much!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jimrustle]

That's God telling you what you're doing is a sin.

[@claudea79]

Excellent video, well explained and narrated! Thank you!

[@Khousemama]

Thank u . I've been dealing with pain for 3 years and have never felt instant relief or any relief like this from these suggestions. Such a blessing!! Thank u

[@MaryGadsby]

I’ve been suffering with neck pain for a couple of months now (i think I overdid it drawing too many hours a day) and I’ve been trying your videos daily. Well, Bingo, this seems to be the one I need, I did the video and already have 80 percent relief and can move my neck with a lot less pain. I’ll be repeating this several to many times day. I love self-help and your channel is so wonderful for sharing so much information

[@ok_listen]

Ooh I needed this! I have this pain since 9 years..

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video, and let us know how the exercises work for you!

[@mckaylatsao]

Hi, Dr Rowe, I am an RMT student and have been troubled with my lev scap pain for the past few weeks, wish I have had come across your videos earlier! And I am glad this actually helped relieve my pain. Thank you so much!!

[@mmorgan7918]

AMAZING STRETCHES! Im so grateful that I found your channel. Thank you!

[@E_420]

My back was so tight that I could t even take a full breath in. I did the back exercises once and I can already tell a huge difference. I’ve used many of your videos for psoas muscle and others already but this one gave me relief I didn’t think I could get without a doctor. Thank you so much, do what this guy says he KNOWS what he’s talking about it helps so much 😭

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video and it's giving relief!

[@sharongarrett4356]

Good to know, as psoas is my other issue. Will check that one out!!

[@nikoss450]

Doc your videos helping sooooo many people, 👏👏👏 love from Greece 🇬🇷

[@DrRowe]

I hope so!

[@barbbroad7130]

Amazing video! Thank you!

[@donnawinberg5667]

thank you! These are really great exercises and stretches! VERY helpful

[@m.scotsimpson5725]

Immediate relief to an extremely painful shoulder problem!!!!! And I am so thankful that you share!!’🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@patrickgans2]

Thanks! These stretches and lifts are feeling great!

[@DrRowe]

Thank you, Patrick, for supporting us! - Dr. Rowe -

[@paulaclayton3729]

Really great stretches

[@nathanulbik8282]

I’ve been dealing with this pain for 3 weeks and this is the best advice ever. Thanks man

[@gomezgios]

I have Legg Calve Perthe's Disease and you have no idea how much of a blessing your channel is! This has been a nagging problem for me since childhood and I just want to say THANK YOU ❤

[@DrRowe]

Glad the exercises are helping you, and thanks for watching!

[@GrowthGuided]

Thank ya for this one. Definitely need some love on my lavatory muscles

[@yonathanlapidot8598]

I have come across this video by accident..and MY GOD how is it I couldn't find this in the past.....??? I have extreme neck pain for the last two years...after MRI, chiropractor, CT, and physical therapy nothing worked. stopped working out, got fat and learned to live with the pain. + a lot of money for doctors and clinics. THIS stretch just opened my range of motion in my neck by just 30 sec each side!!!!! I don't know you, but thank you good sir. I'll come back here after 2-3 weeks of doing this daily and let you know. Again, this pain relief is UNREEL. Awesome.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you're getting relief!

[@lesliewaggoner6797]

Thank you so much!!! Targets my pain and gives so much relief!!

[@cjespers]

So much relief from Dr.Rowe's videos. Best channel on youtube? Thanks for all you do.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the channel, and thanks for watching!

[@justinsimpson2335]

Your videos are a blessing! It’s like you knew that I was having this problem this week.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the channel!

[@deidrehernandez2965]

My levator has been in spasm for over a year. Pain is worse some days than others but is never gone. I went though your video and THE PAIN IS GONE! 🥹 Thank you! I’m already doing your QL strengthening. I will be doing these as well!

[@solodolo7444]

Thank you so much for this I appreciate it literally brought tears of relief from doing these.

[@muzon1433]

Very authentic exercises... Started today on 12 Dec 2023.. with comments on this again after a week's trying 👍

[@Mysterious_Moon]

Holy moly! Scapula pain from a volleyball injuries when I was in HS. These are amazing movements that target the sharp nerve pain I get on both shoulders. I can feel the scar tissue crunching and breaking apart lol.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video!

[@gatoraddison]

This one is a winner. Once again. Thank you so much. Have a blessed day.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@AJDeAngeloFilms]

excellent and very informative. Thanks for the easy stretches. Feeling great instantly just like you said!

[@DandelionChill]

Again, these are absolutely superb moves, thank you! I love how I know many of these exercises in a basic form but you give them such a perfect twist that they work way better!

[@Silbervogel910]

Strengthening Exercises 1. Shoulder Shrugs (both sides) 3-5 Sets 10-15 reps. 2. Crawling up the wall with fingers 10 reps. 3. Crawling up + lifting hands to the back 10 reps. 4. Reverse Hitchhikers (or V-Shapes) with backlift 10 reps.

[@brandoncraig9077]

All I can say is thank you for what you do… I am in so much pain and just had it seize 2 days ago, then your clip shows up and changes my world! Thank you!! 😊🤗

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@claudcon1]

Soooo beautiful, so healing and so much appreciated 💗🙏💗

[@cerealchild166]

Thank you Dr. Rowe!! I just did these stretches and they really helped me!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@JamesFraney]

Amazing stuff. Had a stiff neck for days that even a 60 minute deep tissue massage couldn’t fix. Followed the steps here and it’s really loosen up those tight muscles. Subscribed!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped, and thanks for the sub!

[@peggyallen5465]

Thank you so much, I have been battling this pain for years! Going g to start tonight and looking g forward to relief!!😃👍You such a great, sweet Doctor and thank you so much for caring!!

[@DrRowe]

Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.

[@jesterjester1020]

I felt an insane stretch for the first time in 20 years. Thank you very much for your help doc. I appreciate you.

[@PiscesSpices2523]

Just watched this video and followed the exercises. Instant relief. Thank you so much. I'll be practicing this for sure.

[@heatherjohnston5427]

Thank you for this series of video's! I can't even express how much pain relief they offer and then the strengthening is a game changer as well. When my back goes out I am in agony for what seems like months. These videos are even better than going to physio and can be done at home. Thanks very much for your commitment to health! (from Ontario, Canada)

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video, and I hope the exercises help you for a long time to come.

[@chrisspence5316]

Long term neck and shoulder pain sufferer, often with restricted movement as a result and now I am in my late 40s it has really started to make life miserable - your videos are clear and very easy to follow and I am looking forward to longer term improvements now I have found the exercises I need to be doing to help. Thanks Dr Rowe!

[@DrRowe]

Glad the exercises helped you!

[@amyh9949]

You just helped me tremendously…dealing with this localized pain for close to 20 years and these will help so much when I’m flaring

[@PaulaMacNeill-oo3nr]

Very helpful to relieve muscle tightness!

[@marysharp9635]

Thank you Dr Michael…I appreciate being able to practice these exercises to my upper back and lower neck…I enjoy the stretches and strengthening sessions.😊

[@DrRowe]

Glad the exercises are helping you!

[@jake_6226]

Injured myself in the gym and this is the first time I've been relatively pain free for over a week, thank you so much

[@DrRowe]

Glad you’re getting relief!

[@heehee6514]

Mate it's actually so sore, I can barely move my neck down its like something keeps pull it it back up

[@clarkparker4860]

Wow this was an instant relief, for pain that has been following me for years. I will be doing this regularly from now on. Thank you kind Sir!

[@beverlyannvalle9104]

Thank you so much for this video. It helps me a lot. Been feeling this pain for a long time now, good thing i watched your video.

[@veerpalkaur-ef9so]

Hi sir ... Wish you love and health for what you do for humanity..✨✨✨🙏🙏🙏🙏. I request you to make a video on bloating relief.

[@DrRowe]

Thank you, and thanks for the suggestion!

[@robertmajor4904]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@DrRowe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kuhleal]

Thats the one, chief! This guy and his channel always come to my rescue. My neck and shoulder have been painful for the last week and the first stretch gave me quick relief. Pretty sure he's a wizard.

[@mn4021]

I LOVE these videos!!!! Have helped me with my inner hip and now my upper back!! Thanks

[@annababukhan1801]

Dr, Rowe, have you thought about writing a book, and putting all this information in it.? 🙏🌞💜

[@DrRowe]

That's a good idea, maybe one day!

Thank you for the video!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@alyssaboone9515]

Dr Rowe, I love how you communicate concisely and clearly - probably the best on KZbin - your videos are now my favorite hands down. I was in a rock climbing accident and have had nerve pain in my arm from whiplash, and your videos are healing more than my chiro, p.t., and massage therapy. I love how you teach us how to do it ourselves at home. Now I’m in control of my recovery. Thank you!!

[@cardora1967]

THANK YOU for helping me .God bless you .

[@zinbx]

Always good work 💯

[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@FutileGrief]

Thanks!! The last exercise I think it's helping at last

[@rebeccapriest3366]

Thank you so much for all your hard work 🙃

[@josephcampana8102]

Thank you guys for sharing this content. I have been dealing with pain to this exact area and your exercises really did bring me immediate improvement. It was serendipity to have seen this video when I did. Your work is appreciated

[@DrRowe]

Glad you're getting instant relief!

[@timetested]

Wow, this is amazing. Been having issues on and off with this chronically for years now, this is something I can finally and instantly feel relief and strength. Thanks again.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you're getting instant relief, and I hope it helps you for a long time to come!

[@rianchantal8903]

Great tips!! Thanks so much!! Please continue to share!!

[@DrRowe]

Will do and thanks for watching!

[@user-jq2pq1ml1d]

All your exercises help.. what a great wonderfel doctor you are❤

[@GreatestXchange]

This is a great video.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@mercyshaver5264]

Impeccable timing 👌 👏. Thank you 😊 🙏

[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@susieinthecountry4434]

for me, way to much using my mouse on my desktop. Thanks Dr. Rowe!

[@klengsta]

This was sooo helpful!! And gave me instant relief! I’ve been having ongoing pain and couldn’t find anything to help. Thank you so much!

[@EstelaSunga-xi1fy]

A very helpful exercise!

[@johnschettini4176]

Awesome I’ve been feeling pain there for years. It usually seems to happen when I get stressed out mentally. This video was immediately helpful , thanks so much!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewwood2057]

Amazing. So much relief from this. I have degenerative disk in neck and this helps more than anything I have tried. Especially love the strengthening exercises to help keep at bay. Appreciate your videos. Thanks for all you do!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it's helping you, and thanks for watching!

[@iuhnew]

@Matthew Wood, I had degeneration C6/C7, causing numbness and tingling in arm and fingers especially when I tilt my head back, is there anything you would do beside the exercise here? since you had disk degeneration as well. Can you share?

[@matthewwood2057]

@@iuhnew KST (Korean specific technique) chiropractic is the only other thing I do when I have painful issues. It takes a couple weeks to get under control but then maintenance is important. I have degenerative c3/c4 .

[@christinadiederich4021]

I just received an idea today that I have levator scapulae syndrome? After two neck surgeries and many physical therapy sessions I am very happy to have this come up to try to fix my pain. So far I like what I have seen in your videos! I will keep you posted!

[@davidbent7056]

I’m a truck driver and it’s the most pain I feel on my right side Thank you so very much

[@DrRowe]

Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.