Acupuncture & the Levator Scapula muscle

The levator scapula’s principle action, as its name suggests, is to elevate the shoulder blade up and forward. A common, often sub-conscious physical response to emotional stress is to engage this muscle in a self-protective reflex, elevating the shoulder blade to protect the cervical spine.   However, when stress is chronic, the levator never gets to relax, and can develop […]