The Upper Back Pain Muscle (How to Release It for INSTANT RELIEF)

Dr. Rowe shows how to quickly release tightness and tension in muscles that cause the most pain around the upper back.
A big contributing factor of upper back pain and discomfort comes from a build up of stress, tension, and tightness in muscles that can lead to painful strain and inflammation.
This video will keep it simple by fixing weakness and tightness in the main muscles that cause pain in this area, especially the rhomboids and upper trapezius.
Each exercise works a little differently. To get the best results, go through them all and use what gives you the most pain relief.
As a bonus, all of these exercises can be done at home.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Rhomboids
3:31 Erector Spinae
5:35 Upper Trapezius
7:03 Levator Scapulae
8:03 Strengthening Exercise 1
10:02 Strengthening Exercise 2
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Dr. Michael Rowe
St. Joseph, Michigan chiropractor
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[@twistedpiston6949]

The angel exercise is what worked for me. This man is a hero. Literally just casually changing lives of people trying to find help.

[@alexcordero5809]

As someone that does hybrid weightlifting and calisthenics. This man has completely added tremendous help for my progressions!

[@xeritsukasa1215]

Wow, just in time. My neck and upperback in the scapula area started to hurt this afternoon. Thank you so much for this Dr. Rowe! Love and support from Japan!

[@DrRowe]

Hello and hope the exercises help you!

[@nitro_1986]

This is exact what I searching for. Good work.

[@djmajesticeclectic]

My condition with my back has gotten worse so the videos you are doing is the lords work. Appreciate all the help with relief.

[@CharlieNebaw]

Legit you have changed my life man. More than anyone I've turned to. I've had Ankylosing Spondylitis and your videos have helped me get the tools to find some relief. Thank You!!

[@omglobalpartners]

I’ve watched many of your videos for different pains and I must say your exercises @DrRowe really work well. I really enjoy the way you patiently and instructively explain how to do the exercises. Thank you 🙏🏽

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These exercises are awesome. Instant relief indeed!

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It's been awhile since I told you how much I appreciate your videos. This thanks is overdue, but very sincere! 😊

[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@just_kebaab]

I love how you explain whats the cause and show how to lessen the pain (even without the satisfying crack). Thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

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You are truly Godsent and a blessing for humanity. Psychic indeed! Thanks for all your videos and the hard work that go into putting them together.

[@nolungz561]

Been having this pain only for the last week all of a sudden. Thank you again

[@mashoutman]

I am 6'11" and have be struggling with upper back pain for years now. The pain is between the shoulder blades. I've been told that the muscle is actually pulling my ribs out of place. I am going to give these exercises a try when I get home after a hot shower. Thanks for posting.

[@rnavarre806]

Did the exercises help?

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[@stousdepopus]

This is exactly what i needed! Thanks a lot, really helped me!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@Th3Ruin3dKing]

So many nice exercises

[@bethoverton-]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I don’t live near you and can now get relief! ♥️

[@zensational.]

God bless this man.. such a rare gem to find Doctors who actually care about their patients. Most chiropractors are just a quick pop/Crack... and your bank account feels it more than you do. Thank you Dr. Rowe!

[@Lori10721]

You are amazing and I truly thank you !

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

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Thank you for genuinely helping. Most would try and profit. Profit will come. But this is truly saving people alot.

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[@leslievirag9929]

Thank you so much for these exercises to relieve upper back pain

[@DrRowe]

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[@flowergirl-yz3ki]

Great stretch. I felt relief that on the 1 st excercise. After doing these, I feel like my upper body is looser & opened up. Thanks for the way you teach these. It is so helpful.

[@DrRowe]

Happy to help and thanks for watching!

[@robinbjorge9329]

I develop this sort of pain while I sleep. I will try these exercises and see if I wake up pain free. Thanks so much!

[@karenpiraneo5426]

You are amazing, Dr. Rowe! I have been to Chiros and PTs and no one ever shows any of your wonderful stretches and exercises. Thank you so much!!!!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@NoahVillarreal]

Thanks!

[@DrRowe]

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[@dailyoung]

I'm a student studying 10+ hours a day and this helped me ease my neck and upper back pain instantly. I'll try to do more of these exercises regularly for strengthening the muscle. Thank you so much for your straight to the point and well-explained video!!

[@The1GOVNA]

Your videos have helped me so incredibly much. I live an hour and a half from the nearest town in Arizona, so seeing a chiropractor is difficult. Thank you so much for not only helping me find relief for odd issues I’ve been dealing with for years you also show us how to correct them long term. You’re the best!

[@DrRowe]

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[@DrRowe]

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[@DrRowe]

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[@itslethalbro]

Ty Dr. Rowe for another great upload :). My shoulders have been hurting me. I like to wake up in the am and do the 3:51 stretch after watching you.

[@RognvaldCloudrunner]

These really help me out! thank you for all your videos! oh yeahhh

[@Lovesall_pugmixes]

I’m so glad I found you

[@RawrLess]

I’ve been waiting for this video for months and months since 3 physical therapists didn’t do diddily! I hope to feel results thanks

[@DrRowe]

Hope the exercises help and please give us an update!

[@truthpetro79]

I did some of your exercises for shoulder tension relief and they worked great. I had a wonderful sleep that night. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@DrRowe]

Wonderful!

[@aruneemaabeeluck6470]

Thanks

[@DrRowe]

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[@LeviteSpiritShine]

I agree with WelderB1Family!!! I sooooo needed this!!!❤

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[@DrRowe]

I wish 😂

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[@tylermoore8795]

Orrr the majority people have back pain of some sort?

[@Reavertide]

Literally wearing a lidocaine patch for a muscle I've been struggling with for a week. Yes your psychic. Getting this notification this morning could not come at a better time.

[@terithompson9625]

My problem area 😅. These exercises are fantastic 😊

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❤ excellent 🎉

[@RH-beefhemoth]

I’m gonna try to predict your next video based off what’s me next week

[@benladen6497]

You are great

[@NexusDL12]

Those are great stretches thanks! What excercises do I need to do to strengthen those muscles now that I know how to stretch them?

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Thanks Dr that's a good session you've given us there. You might have to explain what a 'Field Goal' is though to a few of us 😉😉🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@liljoeii6091]

THAT IS AWESOME, THAT HELP. I go to a Chiropractor it wasn't helping and i would tell him.I thank you for your video

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@tinypwincesss]

i have chiari and hEDS and your channel is like hiring a PT

[@Nancy-xg9nc]

I found Dr Rowe after some pt....exact same exercises and some others. He's a great resource!

[@aqhasassy]

Ohhh that looks great. My upper back has hurt 50 yrs. I have a constant (permanent) knot under my shoulder blade, toward center. I do try & roll a tennis ball, back to wall. That helps but awkward. Thanks!!

[@IRSA1]

Excellemt !

[@peppie7]

This Guy is a God.

[@itslethalbro]

6:11, my fav stretch to the next level Dr. Rowe style. I have some big traps, but need to work on my other muscles. Pt 2. Precisely, what I need to do. Strengthen 💪

[@Nuit-xj2vr]

I'm a student sitting all day. So my scapula hurt so much! Thank you. Dr.Rowe! From S.korea

[@DrRowe]

Hello and thanks for watching!

[@johndelaney2957]

After been injured I've had pain in these areas since, stretching helps but with me the pain is mostly there. It was my left side, then switched to my right side, right side having spasms up into neck muscles pulling side of face to top of head. Happens regularly. I'll save this video thanks you for your videos much appreciated. 🇦🇺

[@jodieaydemir7868]

Right on time I’m having pain right now you are psychic 😃

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[@POTSSociety]

Thanks for this. I’ve done some variation of all of these but I think the biggest takeaway is “3 to 5 times.” That’s where the magic happens.

[@skych.1877]

i wish i can fix both my arm like when i was in highschool some of my mean classmate try to grab both my hand backward and then pull my leg and i fell down now coz of that i cant eveb play badminton properly coz both my arm hurt. im glad i still can type/write or even hold things but not sports activities

[@diyprodad1019]

Thank you again. Could you please do a video on tennis elbow or arm tendon pain?

[@DrRowe]

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[@janicelarenas6792]

These all sound great but I need to have reverse shoulder replacements on both shoulders due to large bone spurs in both shoulder so I can not do any of these. Any suggestions for me?

[@user-od5se2xj2c]

Can I do the floor exercise with chronic pain/sciatic from Cauda Equina Syndrome & L3/4/5 bulges/ severe stenosis?? Recently seen McTimoney Chiro 4 times for terrible Upper back/scapula pain in all the places you mentioned but the pain is still there! Please advise me. Your exercises are always brilliant & different. Thank you from the UK.

[@Amanda_downunder]

do u think degen of L5, and compressed neck bones can get better ? I also have scoliosis of thoracic. ty.

[@donrundy3767]

You are a beautiful BLESSING your videos is really help me out a lot my pain was unbearable and I also Cut out carbs and seed oils and taking vitamin D3 K2 and fish oil and Thank you for saving me from paying for physical therapy

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@tallesttreeintheforest]

got any tippety tips for pectus?

[@nathanielb6455]

Can you do a video for flat feet? Thatd be appreciative. Or link me to one if youve done it, already.

[@leannegorman7110]

Can I do that if I have anterior pelvic tilt?or will it hurt the arch?

[@MicheleJane]

Is this safe to do after rotator cuff surgery 10 months ago?

[@SirBaconator]

Hi, thank you for the video! My current situation is very unique- every time i move my left arm, my collarbone makes a clicking sound and u can actually feel the ligament moving in/on the collarbone. The pain runs all the way from my collarbone to my upperback/shoulderblades. I did an MRI + Xray and it shows that the ligament is inflamed + my collarbones are not identical on both sides (the painful side has less gap and is higher than the other) My doctor only recommended that I stretch a lot and gave me some pain medications which arent helping. I've been having this issue for over a year now and it does not seem to get better... I cannot exercise/go to the gym anymore because it is always painful. Please help. Thank you again!

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You exude positivity & kindness. I did chuckle over the sexual driver episode!

[@averymaples8472]

Oh how I wish I could do this. I had left shoulder reverse replacement 2 weeks ago. My upper back is screaming at me. My husband has tried to massage the area but it has not helped.

[@shahyan9904]

Assalam o alaikum! Severve axonal injury of ulnar nerve fiber in the medial cord .partial axonal injury of upper trunk and posterior cord or significant evidance for renervation in right arm .plz sugest me exercises

[@GodAlwaysWins]

Will this work if rhomboid is strained? It hurts when I try.

[@fatzmybug]

Spooky?...damn how did you know. My back has been acting up just now and this video popped up

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[@karensteele-hart9782]

Elder version /downward facing dog in yoga. If elders do it on a chest/like for blankets elder s don't have to get onto knees, Namaste

[@denigrif3]

It's the twisted spine..scoliosis ..that makes the upper back so uncomfortable! The spine gravitates toward the shoulder..ugh

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[@SonuyosKool]

In my case it is overstretched because when I sleep on my left side, it becomes stiff due to my heavy weight and now it pains.

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[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@anticlickbait]

That's the muscle it hurts on winter for me. Idk why 🤨 I hope this exercise will help to relieve it. Probably the small scoliosis is a bit of the guilt.

[@Far-East-Beast]

Some times after sneezing I get a really sharp pain in the area shown in the thumbnail

[@BrandyWiseNL]

Sunscreen factor 50 while I stretch outside 🌞😀

[@ThisIsNotMyHome]

That muscle is also referred to as a twatwaffle

[@jannaicannon5837]

Thanks!

[@DrRowe]

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