Where exactly should I feel this stretch?

You should feel a localized pull along the back and side of your neck, extending from the base of your skull down to the top of your shoulder blade.

How often should I perform this movement?

For chronic tightness, perform this stretch two to three times per day, especially if you work at a desk or computer for long hours.

Discontinue the stretch immediately if you feel sharp or radiating pain; a productive stretch should feel like a mild, dull tension.

Relieve neck stiffness and shoulder pain with this guided left levator scapulae stretch. Simple bodyweight instructions for immediate tension relief.

Sit or stand tall with your shoulders relaxed and your gaze fixed straight ahead.
Reach your left hand behind your back or grip the bottom of your chair to keep the left shoulder pinned down.
Gently rotate your head forty-five degrees to the right so your nose is pointing toward your right armpit.
Slowly tilt your chin downward toward your chest as if looking into your right front pocket.
Place your right hand on the back of your head and apply very light pressure to deepen the stretch.
Hold this position for thirty seconds while maintaining deep, steady nasal breathing.
Release the tension slowly and return your head to the neutral starting position.

Levator Scapulae · Strength