Stress and poor posture during the day or during sleep are the most frequently cited causes for the pain and the tension that appears in the neck and in the shoulders – pain and tension that are so common that more than a quarter of the adult population has had at least one episode of neck or shoulder pain in their life. Fortunately, there are many ways to relieve pain and tension – here are some great, efficient, and easy to do exercises to make all that discomfort go away almost instantly:
- Stretches across the chest – this exercise consists of bringing one of your arms across your chest. Keep the arm that you are moving in a straight position and use your other hand to help the movement. Repeat the stretching exercise five times on one side, then switch to the other side.
- Releasing the tension in your neck – lower your chin towards your chest, tilt your head slightly to one side and maintain the position for about a minute, then repeat the exercise to the other side too. You will feel how the tension in your neck is released right away.
- Chest expansion with or without a rubber band – you can do this exercise by holding a rubber band behind your back and stretching your arms while expanding your chest. Still, if there is no rubber band at hand, you can use a piece of rope or perform the exercise without any aid.
- If your pain continues it is strongly recommended that you visit the best chiropractor Denver has for further evaluation and treatment.
