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Here
are
some
neck
exercises
you
can
do
at
home
to help
relieve
neck
pain.
Acupressure
Point |
Top |
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| 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. |
Neck
Rotation
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Top |
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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. |
Neck
Side Extension |
Top |
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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 other side. 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. |
Neck
Stretch |
Top |
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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. |
Neck
Forward Flexion
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Top |
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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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