5-Minute Fitness: Pain in the Neck

Try these simple moves to help relieve everyday pain and stiffness.

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Neck Extension
1 Sit in chair, facing forward.
2 Slowly tilt head backward, looking up at the ceiling.
3 Keep chin tilted up as far as you can without pain.
4 Hold position for 5-10 seconds.
Repeat 10 times.

Neck Rotation
1 Sit in chair, facing forward.
2 Keeping chin level, turn head slowly to the right.
3 Hold for 15-30 seconds.
4 Repeat on other side.
Do both sides 2-4 times.

Forward Neck Flexion
1 Sit in a firm chair, with back straight.
2 Bend head forward.
3 Hold for 15-30 seconds.
4 Return to starting position.
Do 2-4 times.

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