Lateral Neck Flexion Stretch

This stretch can be very useful for people who suffer from tight, aching muscles in the upper back and neck, such as those who work at a computer.

Teaching Points

• Look straight forward and do not let the chin drop down
  
  
• Move your ear towards the shoulder
  
  
• Don't let your shoulder lift up
  
  
• Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds

Variations

• When stretching the right side, further the stretch by using the left hand to apply gentle pressure to the right side of the head

Muscles Stretched

• Upper fibres of Trapezius
  
  
• Scalenes
  
  
• Levator Scapulae

Related Injuries

• Tight muscles in the upper back and neck