Lots of people have been asking for ways to stretch the neck recently. So here’s a simple approach. Although releasing tension in the neck is often much more about stretching the shoulders, back and chest.
- Find a comfortable seated position. You can sit on a chair or even stand if that’s more comfortable.
- Tip your right ear towards your right shoulder.
- Reach your left hand to the ground, to the edge of the chair or just simply down – stretching through your left fingers will deepen the stretch.
- Try a few small subtle movements and see if they change the feeling of the stretch.
- Try tipping your nose down towards your right knee.
- Try lifting the back of your head slightly up.
- Try sitting up a little taller or lifting your chest forward.
- Try pulling your shoulders back and down – then relax slightly.
- After a few breaths, switch to the other side.
- Afterwards, shrug your shoulders back and forth a few times.
Simple seated neck stretches
