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Gentle Neck Stretching Exercises

by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.com

Updated February 06, 2005

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Flexion Stretch - Chin to Chest

1) Gently bend your head forward while bringing your chin toward your chest.

2) Stop when a stretch is felt in the back of your neck.

3) Hold position for 20 seconds.

4) Return to starting position. (neck in midline position)

5) Repeat above stretch 5 more times.

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