How to Relieve Neck Stiffness: Top 5 Morning Stretches for Pain Relief

Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Tanushree Jain (PT), and welcome back to TanuWellness Physio & Pilates Expert! Waking up with a stiff neck can be frustrating, but incorporating these five simple stretches into your morning routine can help ease tension, improve flexibility, and set the tone for a great day. Stick around for a bonus tip at the end on combining these stretches with breathing techniques for maximum relief!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
01:26 Neck Side Stretch – Relieve Tension and Improve Flexibility
02:52 Neck Rotation Stretch – Enhance Range of Motion and Reduce Stiffness
04:29 Neck Forward Flexion Stretch – Loosen Tight Muscles at the Back of Your Neck
05:36 Neck Extension Stretch – Counteract Forward Head Posture
06:37 Upper Trapezius Stretch – Relieve Shoulder and Neck Tension
08:25 Bonus Section – Combining Stretches with Breathing Techniques for Maximum Relief

What You’ll Learn:

Neck Side Stretch: Target the muscles on the sides of your neck to relieve tension and improve flexibility.

Neck Rotation Stretch: Enhance your range of motion and reduce stiffness in the neck and shoulders.

Neck Forward Flexion Stretch: Loosen tight muscles at the back of your neck caused by looking down at screens or reading.

Neck Extension Stretch: Counteract forward head posture and lengthen the muscles at the front of your neck.

Upper Trapezius Stretch: Relieve tension in the muscles between your neck and shoulders caused by stress or poor posture.

Bonus Section – Breathing Techniques: Learn how to combine deep breathing with these stretches to maximize relaxation and reduce muscle tension.

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