Stretches to Ease Neck Pain



Neck pain can be a debilitating and uncomfortable condition that can have serious impacts on your daily life. Fortunately, there are stretches that can help to ease the discomfort associated with neck pain. Here are five easy stretches you can do to help alleviate neck pain:

1. Neck Rotations: Start by sitting or standing up straight with your shoulders relaxed and your chin tucked in slightly. Slowly rotate your head from side-to-side, letting it move as far as is comfortable for you. Do this for 10 to 15 repetitions on each side, taking breaks if needed.

2. Shoulder Rolls: Stand or sit up straight with your arms at your sides and shoulders relaxed. Roll both of your shoulders forward in a circular motion, then roll them back in the same fashion for 10 to 15 repetitions each way.

3. Chin Tucks: Sitting or standing up straight, tuck your chin down towards your chest while keeping the rest of your body still and upright. Hold this position for 5 seconds before releasing and repeating 10 times total.

4. Upper Traps Stretch: Stand or sit up tall and cross one arm across the front of the body so that it rests on the opposite shoulder blade area (the upper trap muscle). Gently pull down on this arm with the opposite hand until you feel a stretch along the upper trapezius muscle area, holding for 30 seconds before switching sides and repeating two times total per side .

5 . Side Bends: Standing upright with feet shoulder width apart, raise one arm above head while bending sideways towards other side until you feel a stretch along outside of ribcage area (the intercostal muscles). Hold this stretch for 30 seconds before switching sides and repeating two times total per side .

By incorporating these simple stretches into a regular routine, many people find relief from their neck pain over time without having to resort to medication or more invasive treatments such as surgery or injections .

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