Technique
Lie on your back with a lacrosse ball positioned under your trapezius muscles. Roll slowly over the muscles, pausing on tight spots to release tension.
A self-myofascial release technique that uses a lacrosse ball to target the trapezius muscles to improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension in the upper back and neck area.
Lie on your back with a lacrosse ball positioned under your trapezius muscles. Roll slowly over the muscles, pausing on tight spots to release tension.
Begin lying on your back with a lacrosse ball positioned under your trapezius muscles.
Return to resting position after completing the SMR traps with lacrosse ball sequence.
Roll slowly, pause on tight spots, breathe deeply, control pressure
Rolling too fast, not pausing on tight spots, applying too much pressure, poor positioning
Increase pressure, add variations, or perform longer sessions.
Reduce pressure, use softer ball, or perform shorter sessions.
Apply moderate pressure to avoid injury. Stop if you experience pain or discomfort. Avoid rolling over bones or joints directly.