Neck Ranges of Motion

Sit comfortably in an upright position. To begin, gently tilt your head forward toward your chest. You'll feel a stretch in the muscles in back of your neck. Relax and return to the starting position.

Next, gently tilt your head backward. You'll feel a stretch in the muscles in the front of your neck. Relax and return to the starting position.

Next, gently turn to the right and look over your right shoulder. You'll feel a stretch in the muscles in the left side of your neck. Return to the starting position.

Next, gently turn to the left and look over your left shoulder. You'll feel a stretch in the muscles in the right side of your neck. Relax and return to the starting position.

Next, gently tilt your head toward your right shoulder, making sure not to turn your head right or left. Imagine you're putting your right ear on your right shoulder. You'll feel a stretch in the muscles in the left side of your neck. Relax and return to the starting position.

Next, gently tilt your head toward your left shoulder, making sure not to turn your head right or left. Imagine you're putting your left ear on your left shoulder. You'll feel a stretch in the muscles in the right side of your neck. Relax and return to the starting position.