Neck tight? Experiencing pain in your shoulders? Losing mobility and range of motion?
We develop and hold tension in our upper traps and neck for a variety of reasons that range from sports injuries, to extended periods of sitting at work, school and home.
Take 10 minutes after your workout or at the end of your day, and try these 4 simple mobility and flexibility exercises to help relieve that tension. Check out the descriptions and video below for more details!
- Shoulder Rolls – Make large, slow circles forward and backward with your shoulders. Exaggerate the motion but stay relaxed. Perform 10 – 15 reps each direction.
- Massage Upper Traps – Place a lacrosse ball in the meat of the space between your neck and shoulder. Find an area that feels tender and perform 10 slow lateral arm raises on each side.
- Massage Inner Shoulder Blade – Place a lacrosse ball in the space between the shoulder blade and the spine. Find an area that feels tender and perform 10 slow lateral arm raises on each side.
- Neck Stretch – Bring your right arm behind your back. Gently drop your left ear toward your left shoulder. Slowly lift your chin up to stretch the front of your neck. Then, begin to drop your chin down toward your chest to feel the stretch roll toward the back of your neck. Take up to 90 seconds to perform this stretch, then switch sides.
Take the time to take care of your body.
Happy stretching!
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