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Exercises

Sitting Neck and Hamstring Stretch

Exercise Classification: Beginner

Equipment: None

Description: 

  • Sit on the floor with one foot tucked and facing opposite leg. 
  • Grasps your tucked leg with both hands.
  • Sit up tall.
  • Slowly tilt the head to one side until resistance is felt.
  • Repeat on opposite side.

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Exercises

Lateral (Side) Neck Stretch

Exercise Classification: Beginner

Equipment: None

Description:

  • Stand with the feet shoulder-width apart. 
  • Slowly tilt the head to one side until resistance is felt. 
  • Hold and repeat on the opposite side. 
  • The stretch can be increased by extending the arm opposite to the direction of the neck stretch and reaching down toward the floor with the arm.

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Exercises

Gliding Neck Stretch

Exercise Classification: Beginner

Equipment: None

Description: 

  • Sit on the floor or in a chair.
  • Facing forward with eyes looking straight ahead, slowly slide your head back until you feel a stretch.
  • Slide your head forward until chin is in front of chest.
  •  Bring the head back so that the ears line up with the shoulders.

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