The most common area affected?
Yourtrapezius muscles, aka the traps.
When you shiver and feel cold, you may tend to shrug your shoulders up, she says.
Check in with yourselfare you doing that right now?
There are a lot of connected muscles in that region that can be affected, says Taylor.
All from being cold!
Fortunately, there are a few ways to find relief.
How to alleviate trapezius tightness
1.
Be mindful not to pull too hard!
For a demo, start the below video at around 40 seconds.
Maret says to keep the opposite shoulder low.
Hold this position for a few deep breaths, and switch sides.
physical therapist
you might do this by pressing the ball between your traps and a wall.
Youll know when you get there!
Hover over any tender areas for 10 to 15 seconds.
The pressure from this therapeutic tool can help reset that brain-body connection while loosening up the stiff muscles.
Be conscious of your posture, mindful of your movement, and check in with how youre feeling frequently.
Feel your posture slipping throughout the day?
Also keep an eye out for your Achilles and your feet, she says.
Cold ankles and feet can lead to tightness, which can impact how you walk.
That not only affects your posture from head to toe, but can also result in heel pain.
So keep your feet (and other muscles) warm.
And, of course, double-check you check in with your physical therapist!
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