Neck Rotation Stretch

Stretching the neck from side to side like this can help ease neck aches, especially if you apply gentle overpressure with your hand.

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
  
  
• Turn your neck so that your chin moves towards your shoulder
  
  
• Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds

Variations

• When twisting the head, lift the chin slightly upwards to place more emphasis on Sternocleidomastoid

Muscles Stretched

• Upper fibres of Trapezius
  
  
• Sternocleidomastoid
  
  
• Splenius

Related Injuries

• Tight muscles in the upper back and neck