Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Your latissimus dorsi (your "lats") is a broad, flat, triangle-shaped muscle that spans ...

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Stress is one of the common culprits of various health challenges including neck and upper back pain However to relieve stress and its associated physical symptoms it is important to understand the li ...

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while also working your shoulders and upper back. It’s all about slow, controlled movement to really engage the muscles. Start by getting on all fours, with your knees hip-width apart and hands ...

ITYs are a compound movement targeting your upper back and shoulders, but the benefits extend beyond the upper body. An ...

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When these trigger points form in the latissimus dorsi, muscle tension can cause discomfort in your upper or lower back, torso, and sides and referred pain in the arms and neck. MPS may develop ...