The exercises in this handout can help reduce pain and improve movement in your neck, shoulders, and trunk. These exercises retrain your muscles to help lessen stress on your neck.

Support your low back by sitting firmly against the back of a chair. You can place a towel roll or small pillow behind your lower back for more support. When you lie down, whether om your …

(For right side) With your right arm behind your lower back, look away from the affected side (bending neck so that the chin is pointing to the shoulder), and with the opposite hand pull …

Exercises for Chronic Neck Pain This strengthening and stretching program will help lessen your pain, and get you stronger and more flexible, so you can do the activities you enjoy with less …

Exercising every day will strengthen your neck muscles and should help prevent future neck pain. If your pain increases when exercising, stop doing it and seek medical advice.

A regular neck exercise program can help relieve stiffness and muscle tension. Tilt your head slowly back, far enough so you can look up. Hold posture for a moment. Return slowly to front …

The first neck exercise is called Cervical Flexion (bringing your chin to your chest) and Cervical Extension (looking up to the ceiling). You want to start by tucking your chin in and gently …