Neck Exercises
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LOOKING UP AND DOWN
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Begin by sitting upright in a chair with your head and back straight
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Slowly tip your head forward so that you are looking down towards the floor
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Hold this pose for 3-4 breaths
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Slowly return to the starting position and then rest for a count of 5
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Next, tip your head backwards so that you are looking upwards to the ceiling
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Hold this pose for 3-4 deep breaths
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Slowly return to the starting positions and then rest for a count of 5
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Perform 5-10 repetitions of this exercise daily
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LOOKING LEFT AND RIGHT
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Begin by sitting upright in a chair with your head and back straight
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Slowly turn your head to the left and hold for 3-4 deep breaths
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Slowly return to the starting position then rest for a count of 5
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Next, turn your head to the right and hole for 3-4 deep breaths
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Slowly return to the starting position then rest for a count of 5
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Perform 5-10 repetitions of this exercise daily
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TIPPING LEFT AND RIGHT
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Begin by sitting upright in a chair with your head and back straight
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Slowly try to touch your left ear to your left shoulder by tipping your head. Don't raise your shoulder to your ear. Hold this pose for 3-4 deep breaths
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Slowly return to the starting position then rest for a count of 5
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Next, try to touch your left ear to your right shoulder by tipping your head. Don't raise your shoulder to your ear. Hold this pose for 3-4 deep breaths
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Slowly return to the starting position then rest for a count of 5
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Perform 5-10 repetitions of this exercise daily
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SHOULDER ROLLS
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Begin by sitting upright in a chair with your head and back straight
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Slowly raise your shoulders and roll them in a backwards circle. It should feel like you are trying to bring your shoulder blades together in your back
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Perform 5-10 backwards shoulder rolls on a daily basis
If you become dizzy or experience any weird feelings while performing these exercises, discontinue the exercise. You may perform these exercises twice per day.