Neck Pain or Tightness? Try these stretches…

Scalene stretch (middle, front (anterior) and back (posterior) scalene)                                                       

Part 1: Sit or stand tall, bring right ear to right shoulder, use your right hand to provide a little more pressure, touching the right temple.  Hold for 20-30 seconds, then switch.  Perform 3 times on each side (Stretches the middle scalene)

Part 2) Sit tall and bring your left ear to your left shoulder blade.  Place your left hand on the right side of your forehead to provide a deeper stretch.  Hold 20-30 seconds, then switch sides. (stretches the front (anterior) scalene)

Part 3) Sit tall, bring your left ear to the front of your right shoulder and look down, place your left hand on the back of the left side of your head and pull gently until you feel a stretch.  Hold 20-30 seconds and switch to the opposite side.  Perform 3x each side. (Back (posterior) scalene)