3 Movements for a happy & healthy neck (before you begin, check your neck motion: rotate each direction and then bring your chin to your chest. Notice how far you move and how it feels):Now recheck your neck motion and notice if it feels different: is it easier, not so stiff, more motion?
Neck pain is a big drag! Neck stiffness is so annoying! How often have you tried stretching and neck strengthening exercises that send you into more pain and stiffness? I have totally been there! One of my favorite ways to relax the neck is to start getting movement into the shoulders, shoulder blades and thoracic spine. 3 Movements for a happy & healthy neck (before you begin, check your neck motion: rotate each direction and then bring your chin to your chest. Notice how far you move and how it feels):Now recheck your neck motion and notice if it feels different: is it easier, not so stiff, more motion? Susan McLaughlin is a physical therapist who specializes in the management of pelvic floor and orthopedic dysfunctions. She is the owner of ALIGN integration|movement in Salt Lake City, UT. Helpful tips and other self care strategies can be found at www.alignforhealth.com.
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