Shoulder and Neck Pain: 3 Simple Exercises to Counteract It

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Shoulder and neck pain are widespread. Almost everyone suffers from it at some point in their life. The causes are diverse: stress, lack of exercise, but also poor posture can lead to tension and pain in the shoulder and neck area.

In this blog post, we show you 3 simple exercises that you can easily do in between to prevent and combat shoulder and neck pain.

1. Shoulder Circles:

• Stand up straight and let your arms hang loosely next to your body.
• Now circle your shoulders 10 times forward and 10 times backward.

2. Neck Flexion:

• Sit up straight and place your hands on the back of your head.
• Now slowly bend your head forward until you feel a slight pull in your neck.
• Hold the position for 10 seconds and then lift your head back up.
• Repeat the exercise 5 times.

3. Shoulder Stretch:

• Stand up straight and raise your right arm above your head.
• Now bend your elbow and reach for your right elbow with your left hand.
• Gently pull your right arm to the left side until you feel a stretch in your right shoulder.