Do you feel that
 

you unconsciously contract your scalene ?

Like you notice it sometimes, but you feel it's always ?

I unconsciously contract my neck muscles including scm and scalenes. I have to check them and release them throughout the day, when I lay down, etc. Since I started focusing on doing so, my neck tension has come down quite a bit.

I don't know what the deal is with this involuntary clenching. At least I can let it go when I put my mind on it.

Any further thoughts?