Stretches for a Healthy Neck

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Benefits of stretching

• Addresses muscle imbalances
• Improves flexibility
• Reduces risk of injury
• Improves performance

How to stretch

• Try to stretch when warm if you can. You will get a better result if you have done a little exercise.
• Stretch slowly, until you feel a pull in the muscle. Don’t bounce.
• Hold for at least 20 seconds and release gently.
• You should not feel any pain.
• If you experience pain with stretching or are in any doubt seek advice from a Chartered Physiotherapist.

1. CHEST STRETCHES

These exercises are designed to lengthen your chest (pectoral) muscles which have a tendency to get tight with desk based and physical work. Tightness in these muscles can be a precursor to neck pain. Lie on a foam roller or rolled towel positioned along the length of the spine. Make sure your spine is in a neutral position by having the back of your neck long and flattening your lower back in to the roller.