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1) NECK GLIDE (middle photo): Start with neck straight. Slowly
slide your chin forward. Hold for five seconds and return to starting
position. Do ten times.NECK EXTENSION (right photo): Without
arching your back, slowly move your head backward so you are
looking upward. Hold for five seconds. Return to starting position
(far left photo). This is a good exercise to do during work to
prevent neck strain.
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2) Practitioners in acupressure have various pressure points
located on the body. The points shown here related to chronic
pain. By pressing and holding for several seconds, acupressure
advocates believe a person can sense some relief of pain.
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3) Start by looking straight ahead. Slowly turn your head to the
left. Hold for ten seconds, then return to starting position. Then,
slowly turn you head to the other side. Hold for ten seconds.
Return to starting position. Do ten repetitions. This is a good
exercise to do during work, especially if you have to keep your
head in a steady position for extended periods, as in working at
a computer. Do this exercise every half hour to prevent neck
strain.
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4) Start by looking straight ahead. Slowly lean your head to the
left.Hold for five seconds, then return to starting position. Then,
slowly lean your head to the otherside. Hold for five seconds.
Return to starting position. Do ten repetitions. This is a good
exercise to do during work, especially if you have to keep your
head in a steady position for extended periods, as in working at
a computer. Do this exercise every half hour to prevent neck strain.
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5) Start by looking straight ahead. Slowly raise both shoulders
up. Hold for five seconds, then return to starting position. Do
ten repetitions. This is a good exercise to do during work,
especially if you have to keep your head in a steady position for
extended periods, as in working at a computer. Do this exercise
every half hour to prevent neck strain.
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6) Start by looking straight ahead. Slowly lower your chin toward
your chest. Hold for five seconds, then return to starting position.
Do ten repetitions. This is a good exercise to do during work,
especially if you have to keep your head in a steady position for
extended periods, as in working at a computer. Do this exercise
every half hour to prevent neck strain.
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