Anatomy

The Levator Scapulae (in yellow) is a deep muscle hidden beneath the SCM and the Trapezius.  As the name suggests its action is that of elevating the scapula, which it literally picks up from the superior angle. Our posture tends to elevate the scapula by default, as stress loads the

The Sternocleidomastoid (coloured in blue) is the muscle that decides whether it’s a Yes or a No! As you flex your head to say Yes the SCM activates, it does the same as you slightly rotate from one side to the other to say NO. Personally I get a sense

The Scalenes, a muscle composed of 3 strips found the lateral sides of the neck (in purple), are to me one of the most important muscles of the upper body. This may seem strange, but the reasons are truly fascinating. As well as being responsible for movements of the neck