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Neck stretch - Stretch Of The Month - exercise therapy - Brief Article
Men's Fitness, Jan, 2002
Unless you're a football player, a boxer or Carrot Top, you're probably not at high risk for a traumatic neck injury. But that lack of athleticism doesn't exclude you from those unexpected cricks that make driving dangerous and working out a bitch. To keep neck pains at bay, perform this stretch on a daily basis, as recommended by the American Physical Therapy Association.
* Sit straight on a sturdy chair, feet flat on the floor, arms resting on the armrests.
* Keeping your shoulders level, but relaxed, pull your chin back while keeping the top of your head parallel to the ceiling,
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* Slowly bend your head toward your right shoulder while pulling down with your left shoulder, exhaling as you do so. Hold the stretch for five to 10 seconds. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
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