@dr.dan_dpt: As a PT that works with a lot of professional dancers, these symptoms look very familiar. The levator scapular attaches to the upper 4 vertebrae in the neck and when it’s tight and problematic it limits how well those joints can move leading to symptoms. Even though the symptoms are largely at the joint level, addressing the muscle has been the thing that leads to the best long term results. Manual therapy to restore normal movement to the joints and to release the tension in the muscle paired with shoulder strengthening and postural awareness has been my one two punch dealing with this pain. I’m a huge Dancing With The Stars fan and this moment had my PT brain fully activated. I’m rooting for you @MauraHiggins !! #physicaltherapy #dancersoftiktok #dancingwiththestars