3 Neck Exercises For Quick Relief

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Neck Relief With Isometric Contraction

Your neck muscles can become tight and sore when they are used repetitively without enough recovery time. Take a moment to press down firmly on the top of your shoulders and rub in a circular motion. If you feel tenderness, you may benefit from the following exercises. Please consult with your doctor before doing these to ensure your safety.

  • Raise your shoulders as high as possible, tightening your muscles gradually until you reach a strong yet comfortable level. Hold the tension for six to eight seconds and then slowly release your shoulders back down. This method can be done anytime to quickly relax the muscles.
  • shrugClasp your hands behind your head, tilt your head back and push against your hands. Slowly increase the pressure to a comfortable level and hold for six to eight seconds. Release slowly, remembering to breathe deeply and slowly.

neck extensor contraction

  • Next, slowly tuck your chin down while pulling your head backward. Focus on tensing the muscles at the front of your neck to a comfortable level for six to eight seconds. Then relax gradually back to a neutral level.

neck retraction