2) Stop when a stretch is felt in the front 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.
Gentle Neck Stretching Exercises
by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.comUpdated February 06, 2005
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
1) Gently bend your head backward so that your eyes are looking up to the "sky".
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