Exercises with the neck are designed to strengthen your neck muscles as well as improve your range of motion. If you sit at a desk all day, you can perform several exercises during or after work to help reduce strain on your neck and increase your overall flexibility.
Side Tilt
This side tilt is designed to improve range of motion to your right and left side. Sit in a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. With your arms at your sides, slowly tilt your head to the right side, keeping your body in a static position as you do. Slowly return to your original position and repeat to the left side. Repeat this exercise five to 10 times.
Side Resistance Exercise
This neck exercise is designed to strengthen your neck and shoulder muscles. Stand up straight with knees slightly bent and both arms at your sides. Bend your right arm at the elbow and place your right hand on the right side of your head. From this position, attempt to bend your head down to your right shoulder. Resist this with your hand, holding for five seconds before relaxing. Repeat with your left arm.
Chin-to-Chest Exercise
This exercise is designed to work your neck muscles as well as your trapezoids. Sit on the floor with your legs extended away from your body and both of your arms at your sides. Bend your arms at the elbows, placing both hands behind your head. From this position, bring your chin down to your neck, holding this position for several seconds before returning back up. Repeat until fatigued.
Neck Rotation
This can improve your range of motion to your right and left. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and hands on your knees. With your back straight and your gaze forward, rotate your head to the left side. Continue to rotate until your chin is directly above your left shoulder. Slowly return to the center and rotate to the right side. Repeat until fatigued.
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