Static stretch
Side neck stretch
Side of neck and upper shoulder
- Setup
- Chair or standing; optional hand holding the chair
- Focus
- Neck, Shoulders
Step by step
- Keep one shoulder relaxed and low.
- Tilt the opposite ear toward the opposite shoulder without turning the face.
- Pause gently, return to center, and switch sides.
Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.
Review source: NHS flexibility exercises — Neck stretch