| Gentle stretching and exercise can help prevent neck | | | | for the fullest effect. " No, No, No - Gently rotate your |
| pain from occurring. Both stretching and exercise | | | | head towards the right as far as you can. Hold for a |
| strengthen and condition muscles, and relieve stiffness, | | | | count of three then return to the start position. Repeat |
| allowing for greater flexibility and range of motion. The | | | | the motion in the opposite direction. Perform five to ten |
| following exercises are easy to perform and can be | | | | sets, three times a day. If you have teenagers, this is |
| done anywhere, at any time. Six Quick and Easy Neck | | | | excellent conditioning for dealing with them. " Oh My |
| Exercises - A few words of clarification before | | | | Goodness! - Cup your right hand against the side of |
| revealing the details: These exercises are not cures | | | | your head. Push with your head against your hand, |
| for any pain or problems - they are intended to help | | | | while you push back with your hand to give resistance. |
| condition muscles to prevent neck pain resulting from | | | | Hold for a five count and relax. Repeat for the |
| the stress and strain of daily routines. Creaking noises | | | | opposite side. Perform five to ten sets three times |
| from the neck are ok, but if you experience any pain | | | | each day. " You Have Got to Be Kidding - Cup both |
| when performing these exercises (including pain down | | | | hands against your forehead. While moving your head |
| your back or in your legs) discontinue the activity and | | | | forward, press back with your hands for a count of |
| consult a healthcare professional. " Yes, Yes, Yes (or | | | | five, then relax. Perform five to ten sets, three times |
| What's that on the Ceiling?) - Slowly tilt your head | | | | each day. " Just Relaxin' - Cup both hands against the |
| back so you can look up. Maintain this position for a | | | | back of your head. While moving your head back, |
| count of three. Perform five to ten repetitions three | | | | press forward with your hands. Maintain for a count of |
| times each day. If others see you doing this, they will | | | | five, and then relax. Perform five to ten sets, three |
| either wonder what you keep looking at, or find you a | | | | times a day. These are just of a few of many |
| most agreeable person. " Tick Tock - With your head | | | | exercises that can help relieve neck pain. To develop |
| starting in a staring straight ahead position, slowly lower | | | | a comprehensive exercise program, consult a |
| it towards your right shoulder (do not try to touch your | | | | healthcare professional who, after a comprehensive |
| ear to your shoulder). Hold for a count of three and | | | | physical examination, will provide you with a plan that |
| return to the start position, then move it towards the | | | | targets areas that need to be conditioned and |
| left shoulder and hold for a count of three. Return to | | | | improved. |
| start. Perform five to ten repetitions three times a day | | | | |