The Spinal Warm-up / Trap Opener

             Position Instructions:

• Gently massage the muscles and joints at the base of your neck and top of your shoulder blade.
• Let your head and neck hang forward loosely.
• Gently roll your head from side to side as you continue work upward into the muscles and joints at the base of your head.
• Breathe slowly and deeply throughout the process.
• Take your time with this one. Enjoy the relaxation.
  
  Major Muscle Areas Involved:
• Trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, splenius capitis and cervicis, levator scapulae and the occipital muscles.