How To Use Muscle Energy Techniques For Neck Pain Relief The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey podcast

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How to Use Muscle Energy Techniques for Neck Pain Relief

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Ever wake up with a mysterious pain in your neck and wonder which muscle is to blame?On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, takes you on a personal journey to solve his own "pain in the neck"—literally.

From upper traps to scalenes to the elusive splenius cervicis, Rick unpacks how fitness professionals can identify and address the most common neck muscle strains. You'll discover why poking and prodding isn’t enough, and how simple, self-administered muscle energy techniques can bring real relief—without even laying hands on your client.

Want to understand what's really happening under the skin, or learn how to help your clients regain neck mobility safely?

Tune in for hands-off solutions, anatomical detective work, and practical advice that could change how you handle neck discomfort—yours or your clients’.Curious? Your neck will thank you!

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