Gentle Neck Stretching Exercises
From Laura Inverarity, D.O., former About.com Guide
Updated November 16, 2010
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Four Neck Stretches
Daily living, poor posture, and injury often result in tight neck muscles. Learn these four gentle neck stretching exercises to decrease muscle tightness. The exercises can be performed while lying on your back (to provided assisted support) or in the seated position. Read on to review these four exercises.
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- Four Neck Stretches
- Flexion Stretch - Chin to Chest
- Extension Stretch - Eyes to Sky
- Rotation - Side to Side
- Lateral Flexion - Ear to Shoulder
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