Here are 3 easy neck exercises to relieve neck pain.

Prone Cobra Stretch

  1. Lie face down on the floor with a towel under the forehead.
  2. Pinch the shoulder blades together to bring hands off the floor.
  3. Gently lift the forehead an inch off the towel, keeping the head facing down.
  4. Hold for 10 seconds. Aim to repeat 5 to 10 times.

Chin Tuck

  1. Stand with both feet shoulder width apart and the upper spine against a wall or door jamb.
  2. Face forward and let the back of your head touch the wall, tucking your chin in.
  3. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times.

Back Burn

  1. Stand with your back against the wall, heels 4 inches from the wall.
  2. Pull the head straight back so that the head touches the wall without the chin pointing up.
  3. Keeping your arms in constant contact with the wall, bring both hands over head and then back down.
  4. Keep the abdominal muscles toward the spine to flatten the lower back against the wall throughout the entire arm movement.
  5. Repeat 10 times.
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