Foam Roller Exercise for Neck Tension
Do you carry tension in your neck and shoulders? Do stress, long hours on your phone or computer or everyday habits leave your neck feeling tight and achy?
This gentle foam roller exercise uses small, controlled movements at the base of the skull and neck to help ease tension and bring more awareness to areas that feel tight or strained.
Use it on its own when your neck and shoulders feel tense or as a warm-up before a Pilates workout. Taking a few moments to slow down, breathe and move gently can help you notice and soften some of the unnecessary gripping through the neck and shoulders before you move on with your workout or your day.
Want to learn more about what may be contributing to neck and shoulder tension? Read: The Hidden Habits That Keep Your Neck & Shoulders Tight
LENGTH:
1 Minute
LEVEL:
All Levels
EQUIPMENT:
Foam Roller
Workout Focus
Neck mobility
Foam roller mobility
Benefits
Relieve neck stiffness
Stress relief & relaxation
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
This workout is intended for general fitness and educational purposes and is not individualized instruction. Physical exercise involves an inherent risk of injury. Please work within your own abilities and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or feel unwell. If you have an injury, medical condition or other concern about whether exercise is appropriate for you, consult a qualified healthcare professional before participating.
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