Levator Scapulae Syndrome?

[SLYNCH]

Hey mate,

Common occurrence as you said with oly and crossfit. We could delve into why but let's just look at what you could do to feel better.

• the pain you are feeling now is likely myofascial in origin and therefore the "self massage" work is indicated
• the lack of cervical lordosis indicates that like most humans your posture (think positioning) is poor

So in short the answer is always restore position. And then restore load tolerance.

So first start with watching this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGWdasfPi2I.

You need to get position. Spend more time on yoga, range of motion. For example.....watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVVUtV5W85I

Cheers let me know what you think

[turkandjd]

Hey SLYNCH!

Thanks for the tips! I actually started PT to work on some positional exercises. My therapist noted that I had rounded shoulders so we are working on some thoracic spine exercises along with some neck stretching.
I just started doing some work with the lacrosse as shown in the video at my Crossfit gym and does improve my stiffness and ROM, but seems to come back a few hours later. Do I just keep at it? What's your opinion on getting some A.R.T done? And would you recommend I stop all heavy lifting? My chiro said Crossfit was fine but just reduce the load, but I'm hesitant since it appears to aggravate it if I go too many times per week. Been out for the past week but has felt like eternity!

Thanks again!

[SLYNCH]

Keep at it! For reference, I would expect 6-9 months of consistent daily work to really change position. Should be taking all joint to loaded end range at least once daily.

In terms of heavy weight. Very subjective to what is heavy. I would say lift whatever as long as form is near perfect. So for example only snatch and OHS what you can and to what depth you can handle without sacrificing form. This could mean just the hang power snatching the bar from the knee or hip and a 1/4 or 1/2 depth OHS.

Position is key. Prioritise that and in 12 months you will not know yourself