Perform the "Sweet Release " neck stretches in an extended head and neck position. These exercises may also be performed seated in a chair.
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Position 1 Instructions:
- Sit in a comfortable position.
- Turn your head gently to the right until you feel a stretch.
- Now turn your head to the left.
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Position 2 Instructions:
- Laterally flex your head to the right until a stretch is felt.
- Repeat the complete cycle with the addition of very gentle assistance from your hands.
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Position 3 Instructions:
- Let your head fall forward and gently press your fingers into the area where your head and neck join.
- Work down your traps and back up toward your head.
- (Take some time here)
- The upper neck is the area of the spine with the highest concentration of mechanoreceptors.
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Position 4 Instructions:
- Let your neck fall gently backward.
- Do not apply excessive force in extension, especially if you have degeneration disease in your cervical spine.
- Breathe slowly and deeply from your diaphragm.
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