Lateral Neck Stretch (Side of neck)
Updated: Oct 12
Stretches for stiff neck.
Always stretch both sides
Seated:
Stabilize shoulder down on right side by holding onto a chair or sitting on hand.
Place left hand over head above right ear and gently flex neck to the left by bringing left ear to left shoulder.
Lying Face Up:
Stabilize right shoulder by placing right hand under right buttocks.
Placed left hand over head above right ear and gently flex neck to the left by bringing left ear to left shoulder.
Standing:
(good to do in a shower, under warm stream):
Stabilize right shoulder down by gently pushing right hand behind back towards the ground.
Place left hand over head above right ear and gently flex neck to the left by bringing left ear to left shoulder.
*Rotating head in both directions slowly while moving the head towards the shoulder will stretch all tight muscles on the side of the neck.
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