You are here:About>Health>Back & Neck Pain> Back Exercises> Desk Exercises> Neck Stretches - How to Stretch Your Neck - Neck Rolls
About.comBack & Neck Pain
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg
Neck Stretches - Related

Stretch-at-Your-Desk SeriesMassage Your Own Shoulder Muscles - TrapeziusMassage Your Own Neck - Levator Scap Muscle

Neck Stretches - Related

Trapezius MuscleLevator Scapula MuscleUseful Work Distractions

Neck Conditions

Cervical Spine - NeckNeck ArthritisLoss of Cervical Curve in the Neck

Related Sites

OrthopedicsPhysical TherapyArthritisFibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue SyndromeAlternative Medicine

Neck Stretches and Neck Rolls - How to Stretch Your Neck

From Anne Asher,
Your Guide to Back & Neck Pain.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board

Begin the Neck Roll with Your Head Facing Straight

Start a neck roll with your head straight.
Start a neck roll with your head straight.
(c) Anne Asher 2007 Licensed to About.com
Previous | Next >>
The start position for the neck roll: Your head is straight, and your gaze is forward. Before you begin the movement, notice any tension that may be present in your muscles, especially the trapezius, which is located on top of your shoulders.
  1. Begin the Neck Roll with Your Head Facing Straight
  2. Roll Your Head to One Side
  3. Roll Your Head Back
  4. Roll Your Head to the Other Side
  5. Return Your Head to the Start Position

Previous | Next >>

Updated: December 4, 2007
About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information.
Dealing With Heart Disease

Heart Disease BasicsCommon SymptomsTreatment OptionsReducing Your RiskWomen and Heart Disease

 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
More from About, Inc.: Calorie Count Plus | UCompareHealthCare
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Corrections | Privacy Policy		©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.