The key to relieving tension in your upper body?
Working the oft-ignored neck flexor muscles, which will improve your posture and reduce pain.
If its straight, congratulationsyoure in alignment.
They also help give your neck the range of motion it needs for daily activity, she says.
The remedy is to schedule frequent breaks and create movement.
Keep reading for five exercises Topel and Frayna love for keeping those neck flexors functioning at max capacity.
Hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds, and repeat two to four times.
Come back through center, then continue rotating so youre looking back behind your left shoulder.
Repeat two to three times.
Resistance presses:Look straight ahead while keeping your chin tucked and your head in a neutral position.
Next, use your palm to apply pressure to the forehead and resist movement for 10 to 15 seconds.
Repeat for three to four sets.
Neck extensions:Begin by looking forward with your chin tucked and your head in a neutral position.
Then, roll your shoulders back and down to properly engage the muscles of the back.
Repeat for three to four reps.
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Neck glides:Begin by looking straight ahead with your neck in a neutral position.
Slowly tuck your chin and glide your head backward.
Hold for five seconds.
Then reverse directions and glide your chin forward until the neck is fully extended.
Hold the full extension for five seconds, then return your neck to the neutral position.
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