Simple exercises to relax the neck

Neck Pain

A neck pain can happen to anyone and its origin can have many causes such as poor posture or muscle tension. Neck pain is usually of little consequence, but if the pain is ignored it can turn into something more serious. They usually last a short period of time, maybe a few weeks ... but when the pain lasts more than six months perhaps it is time to go to the doctor to find out what exactly is happening.

Most neck problems can be solved for exercises that stretch and strengthen the neck and shoulder area. If the problem persists, do not hesitate to go to a doctor or a chiropractor to consult about your ailments and perform more intense exercises and even to take prescription drugs.

potential causes of tight neck

Girl with neck pain

Neck pain is usually a relatively minor injury, and relief can be helped with a few simple exercises and some stretching. Because the neck is connected to the back and shoulders, neck pain can be prolonged and affect other areas of the body such as the back and shoulders.

Neck pain can be caused by various factors such as overuse, injury, whiplash, poor posture, a tumor, muscle strains, or from sitting poorly at the computer with poor posture to view the screen or poor posture when you are studying.

Some symptoms of neck pain

You can become aware of neck pain in many ways such as noticing aches and pains. The pain can vary in intensity from a dull ache to a fairly severe ache. Numbness can also occur as well as muscle weakness.

Most neck problems usually last only a while. even the most chronic problems can be solved with stretching and simple and practical exercises, massage or acupuncture.

Exercises to get rid of neck pain and contractures

Woman with a contracted neck

These exercises for the neck are useful to get rid of neck pain, as well as for contractures, or force constriction in the neck ... they can also help you avoid possible neck problems in the future. What's more, these exercises are also suitable so that you can perform them anywhere and at any time, you can do them in the office, in the car or on a plane.

Before doing the exercises, it is a good idea to apply a little heat to the painful area, and when you have finished it is best to put a cold compress or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel. A) Yes You can also reduce pain and even inflammation in case you have something inflamed.

In addition to doing the exercises, it is necessary that you bear in mind that if your neck hurts because you do not have good postures or because you exceed its use and do not take care of it, even if you do exercises, it will very possibly return the pain. It is important that you are aware of the pain in order to avoid postures or bad habits that are causing you to suffer those discomfort and pain due to contractures.

If you have contractures and feel strong pain in those areas, keep reading because you are going to know some exercises that will help you relieve them and so that they do not happen again in the future.

1 Exercise

Exercise to relax neck

In this first exercise you don't need a lot of space, just a place where you can stand up. Stand up in an upright position and let your arms hang down at the side of your body. Relax your body and stretch your shoulders and neck, then relax. Repeat about ten times.

2 Exercise

Next you must take into account the breaths that are essential to oxygenate the muscles. Breathe deeply and slowly lift your shoulders and perform rotary movements and bring your shoulders back and then forward. Repeat this movement about ten times and you will begin to feel relief.

3 Exercise

In this third exercise you should move your head carefully and with gentle movements. You should pretend to bring your left ear to your right man and hold this position for five seconds, then return to the starting position of carefully placing your head in the center. Then do the same exercise by bringing your right ear to your left shoulder. Repeat each movement about ten times.

4 Exercise

Girl doing neck exercises

As you have been doing so far, this exercise should also be done slowly to avoid being too bothered by the pain. You will have to move your head down slowly until you can rest your chin on your chest, then move your head towards one of your shoulders as if you were drawing a crescent with your chin. Hold this position for a few seconds and return your head to the center. Perform the movement to one side and the other. Do this exercise about ten times.

5 Exercise

In this exercise you will have to raise both shoulders but without raising your arms and then slowly lower them. It is a way to relax the neck easily and in any place, you will notice a great relaxation after doing it at least 10 times.

6 Exercise

You will have to keep your body upright and straight, then push your chin forward so you can feel your throat stretch. Gently tense the neck muscles hold this pose for five seconds. Then return your head to the central position and slowly push back, keeping your head up. Hold the position for another five seconds. Repeat this about ten times.

All these exercises can be done anytime and anywhere, but remember that if the pain does not go away after having been doing these exercises for eight weeks, then you should see your doctor to find other solutions that suit you better. It is necessary that if you feel pain, you do not let it go for too long.


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  1.   Luisa said

    The recommended exercises give an excellent result, I suggest that you practice it they help relieve those annoying pains

  2.   yolanda said

    very good exercises. I practice them strictly as directed and I am better. I will continue to do them to make them a good habit. Thank you.

  3.   Mari said

    Excellent!!

  4.   Martin Velazquez said

    Don't ignore the recommended exercises; They are really effective, they are easy to do, they do not require a great effort. It is only up to us to carry them out daily and with discipline, that is, to give us a schedule to do them
    , be constant and you will see good results.
    He freed me from surgery.