PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Upper Trapezius Stretch

Neck
Beginner
Bodyweight
Hold 30 seconds, 2 reps each side
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Sit tall. Place right hand on top of your head.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Sit tall. Place right hand on top of your head.
  2. 2
    Gently guide the head toward the right shoulder to stretch the left upper trap.
  3. 3
    Hold. Switch sides.
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Do
  • Anchor the opposite shoulder down
Don't
  • Do not pull aggressively
Clinically used for
Neck PainTension HeadacheTech Neck

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