Neck Stretches

• Stand with the feet hip-width apart.
• Let the arms hang down by the sides.
• Look forward.
• Tip the head to the right, trying to touch the right ear to the right shoulder.
• Feel the stretch in the left side of the neck and shoulder.
• Tip the head to the left, trying to touch the left ear to the left shoulder.
• Feel the stretch in the right side of the neck and shoulder.Each time, hold the position for 10 seconds.
• Repeat this three times on each side.

Shoulder Rolls

• Stand with the feet hip-width apart.
• Let the arms hang down at the sides of the body.
• Breathe in and lift the shoulders up toward the ears.
• Move the shoulders back, squeezing the shoulder blades together.
• Exhale and drop the shoulders back.
• Move the elbows forward, feeling the stretch at the back of the shoulders.
• Repeat this 10 times.

Pendulum Stretch

• Stand with the feet hip-width apart.
• Lean forward and look at the ground.
• Place the right hand on a table or chair for support.
• Let the left arm hang down.
• Swing the left arm gently in small circular motions, letting gravity do most of the work.
• Continue for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Change the direction of the motion.
• Repeat this, using the other arm.

Cross-Body Arm Swings

• Stand with the feet hip-width apart.
• Inhale and lift the arms out to the sides, squeezing the shoulder blades together.
• Exhale and gently bring the arms in toward each other.
• Cross the right arm under the left, keeping both arms straight.
• Inhale and swing the arms back out to the sides, squeezing the shoulder blades together.
• Exhale, and gently swing the arms in toward each other again.
• This time, cross the left arm under the right, keeping both arms straight.
• Repeat this 10 times.

Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch

• Stand with the feet hip-width apart.
• Stretch the right arm out straight.
• Bring the right arm across the body, so that the hand points to the floor on the other side of the left leg.
• Bend the left arm at the elbow.
• Hook the left forearm under the right arm, supporting the right arm above the elbow.
• Use the left forearm to pull the right arm further in and across the body, stretching the back of the right shoulder.
• Hold this for 20 seconds, then repeat the stretch on the other side.

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