The suboccipital muscles are a group of four paired muscles that are positioned deep in the suboccipital region of the neck. They are found at the base of the occipital bone, hence their name. Most of these muscles are attached to the occipital bone at the inferior nuchal line.💡 The suboccipital muscle group includes the following muscles: 🔸Rectus capitis posterior major 🔸Rectus capitis posterior minor 🔸Obliquus capitis superior 🔸Obliquus capitis inferior All these muscles provide postural

🏆 Chronic tightness in the levator scapulae and suboccipital muscles is a common issue for people with poor posture, repetitive overhead work, or high stress levels. These muscles often become overused and develop myofascial adhesions, contributing to headaches, neck stiffness, and limited range of motion. Therapies like dry needling, IASTM (scraping), cupping therapy, and chiropractic adjustments can be extremely effective. Dry needling targets the deep trigger points in these muscles, releasi