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Stretch the Impossible Knot in the Side of Your Neck

By Cody Weisbach, PT, DPT

Most musicians I’ve worked with have had a knot in the muscles on the side of their neck that just won’t go away.

Stretching can help, as long as you get in the right position and don’t irritate the neck more.

Here’s how to do it properly.

Often, stretching alone isn’t enough. Pair this stretch with the neck and shoulder exercises below to really make a change.

  • Chin Tuck on Wall
  • Wall Slide
  • Shoulder Blade Squeeze on Stomach
  • Sidelying Shoulder Rotation

Whenever you're ready, there are 4 ways I can help you:

1. 5 Minute Morning Mobility: A 5 minute mobility flow to release the tension in muscles that matter so you're body is ready for all the playing you'll do that day.

2. 10 Minute Evening Recovery: 10 minutes of gentle stretching the most important areas for musicians. Includes nerve glides and proper finger tendon stretches. It's the best thing you can do for your body.

3. The Musician Specific Strength Program: The best thing you can you can do to prevent injury is get stronger in the muscles that matter. This program will transform your body so it never limits your music. It's comprehensive and provides maximum benefit for the minimum time possible.

4. Personalized Coaching: If you need the peace of mind of a personalized program built by a musician's health expert, I offer 1-on-1 coaching to a very limited number of clients. Start your transformation here.

If Your Music Education Didn't Teach You How to Take Care of Your Body...

The Musician's Maintenance Starter Kit Will. Learn the muscles that matter for musicians. Learn a safe, simple exercise for each muscle. Transform how your body feels while you play in just 5 minutes per day

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Dr. Cody Weisbach and Play Move Recover, LLC DBA Musician’s Maintenance recommend that you speak with your doctor or physical therapist before participating in this rehab program. The videos in this program are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. No information in the program videos is to be taken as medical or health advice. You agree, upon purchase, to release Dr. Cody Weisbach and Play Move Recover, LLC DBA Musician’s Maintenance of any and all liability and responsibility from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries, or damages. You agree to use this program at your own risk. Seek medical advice if you have any concerns about your individual needs.

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