This week's Stretchy Sunday's Stretch is the Neck Stretch! The Neck Stretch is another one of those stretches you can do anywhere and is great for you:)! We all can benefit from doing the Neck Stretch on a daily basis and when you fell like you need it. Let's get to it!:
Neck Stretch - Right to Left:
Start standing straight with your head facing forward and shoulders rolled back and down. Bring your right ear to your right shoulder while keeping your head facing forward for about 5 seconds. Now bring your left ear to your left shoulder for about 5 seconds. Repeat on the right and left side about 5 - 8 times.
Neck Stretch - Up and Down:
Start standing straight with your head facing forward and shoulders rolled back and down. Move your head down until you are facing the ground for about 5 seconds. Slowly, bring your head back until your are looking up for about 5 seconds. Repeat for about 5 - 8 times.
Neck Stretch - Circles:
Start standing straight with your head facing forward and shoulders rolled back and down. Move your right ear to your right shoulder and from there move your head in a circular motion from right, back (looking up), left and front (facing down) about 4 times. Then switch and start from the left, back (looking up), right, and front (facing down) about 4 times.
BE CAREFUL!:
When doing any Neck Stretches you always want to move slowly because you can actually cause a minor injury by going to fast. Also, if your neck is already in pain please listen to your body and only go as far to one side as possible.
Benefits:
- Increased flexibility and range of motion.
- Improved circulation.
- Better posture.
Get stretching peps and have a great day!
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