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Myofascial Neck Release

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Starting Position

Place a foam roller under your neck and lie on your back with your arms relaxed, back flat, knees bent, feet hip-width apart and shoulders relaxed. Allow the weight of your head to relax onto the roller.

Action

Breathe steadily as you turn your head side to side. Repeat several times and enjoy the stretch and massage on your neck.

Special Instructions

You can adjust the position of the roller up or down to find tight or sore areas of the neck and perform this exercise to help release them.

Muscles Released: Neck

 
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