Out of all the tension-busting methods out there, physical therapists love recommending controlled articular rotations for the neck.

This is helpful because its actually creating stability and support with flexibility at the same time.

So working through these functional movements benefits you by giving you more lengthened, supple muscles.

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Youll walk away with more spaciousness in your neck and a longer sensation in your spine, says Alexander.

The CARs movement is helping to integrate those two worlds.

From that position, move into the side bending position while keeping that length.

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The most important thing is to maintain an elongated position and avoid collapsing in any way.

Watch it in action, below.

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