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This short video shows m. levator scapulae in the context of “Scapular dyskinesia.” The muscle is located at the side and back of the neck, starting from the cervical vertebrae and attaching to the upper part of the scapula. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
The muscle is located at the side and back of the neck, starting from the cervical vertebrae and attaching to the upper part of the scapula. The clip places this within “Scapular dyskinesia” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Scapular dyskinesia.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.