Forward Neck Flexion Stretch

Performing a stretch such as this on a regular basis can help to ease muscular aches and pains in the neck and upper back.

Teaching Points

• Start facing straight forwards and with your arms in front of you
  
  
• Keep the elbows straight and clasp your hands together to stop your shoulders from elevating
  
  
• Bring your chin down to meet your chest
  
  
• Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds

Variations

• Perform sitting on a chair and gripping the chair between your legs to keep the shoulders down

Muscles Stretched

• Upper fibres of Trapezius
  
  
• Splenius muscles
  
  
• Levator Scapulae

Related Injuries

• Tight muscles in the upper back and neck