Upper Cross Syndrome
Upper cross syndrome (UCS) is a condition that refers to the configuration of the muscle groups in the neck, chest, and shoulders that become deformed mostly brought about by poor posture. The muscles in the upper trapezius and the levator scapula are the most affected as they become extremely strained and overactive. This affects the muscles in the front of the chest, the pectoralis major and the minor muscles, to become tight and shortened. The overactive muscles cause the surrounding…