Neck Stretch #1
Do this 2-5 times per day.
BEGIN: By straightening your spine, head lifted, shoulders relaxed and down.
1.
LOOKING: Slowly turn your head to look over your left shoulder, keeping
nose level all the way around. Slowly return to center. Breathe. Now
repeat, looking over the right shoulder this time. Alsways return to
center, relaxed and neutral.
2. TILTING: Find your center,
neutral position and relax. While maintaining a forward gaze, slowly
tilt your head to the side, as if reaching your ear to your shoulder.
No excessive stretching - it's more like letting your head hang gently
over to the side. Check to be sure your back is still straight and your
shoulders are down and relaxed (sometimes the opposite shoulder will
come up). Then, triple slowly, extend through the top of your head and
lift it straight up again, still maintaining that forward gaze. Repeat
to the other side.
Repeat both a few times. If you are at a
computer or phone for a long time, make it a habit to do these several
times a day! Use pop up reminders if that helps!
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getting a ball - they can save your body!!!)
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