A day spent hunched over a keyboard, an evening of slouching on the couch, or a difficult night’s sleep can all lead to tension or pain in your neck. Our team at Pacific Empire Chiropractic in Chino can help identify the causes and provide solutions for your neck pain. Between visits with our chiropractor, there are several neck stretches you can do throughout the day to help prevent neck pain.

Ear to Shoulder Trapezius Stretch

• Start in a sitting position in a chair or the floor.
• Bend your neck so that your right ear moves toward your right shoulder.
• While bending your neck, your left shoulder may naturally rise. Try to keep your shoulders in a neutral position.
• Raise your right hand up and over your head. Allow your palm to gently rest on your left cheekbone. Apply slight pressure, but do not push or pull on your head.
• Take deep breaths for 30 seconds before releasing the stretch.
• Repeat the stretch on the left side.

Cervical Spine Extension Stretch

• Sit on a chair or on the floor with your arms at your side.
• Place your hands flat on the floor, or grasp the seat of your chair.
• Press down from your shoulders.
• Raise your chin toward the ceiling by extending your neck and tipping your head back towards your spine.
• Focus on your breathing and hold the position for 15 seconds.
• Rest for 30 seconds and repeat the stretch.

Cervical Rotation Stretch

• Sit or stand in a comfortable position with your arms at your sides.
• Rotate your neck to look over your left shoulder until you feel a slight stretch throughout your neck.
• To deepen the stretch, raise your left hand and place your fingers on your right cheek. Apply very gentle pressure without pushing or pressing.
• Hold the stretch for 10 seconds.
• Release the stretch and repeat for the other side.

Schedule a Visit With Our Chiropractor

While neck stretches can help prevent neck pain and for short-term relief, working with our chiropractor can provide lasting solutions. Give Pacific Empire Chiropractic in Chino a call today at (909) 464-9880 to learn how we can treat your neck pain using chiropractic care.