Gentle exercises to remove neck tension

These are simple exercises you can do when you have a few minutes to spare to help remove neck tension. Relax while doing each movement slowly and repeat 5 times.

Side to Side

Move your head from side to side while keeping it level.

Shoulder to shoulder

Incline your head from shoulder to shoulder while looking ahead.

Semi-circular

Move your head in a sweeping movement from side to side, lowering your chin towards your chest.

Forward and back

Move your head slowly forwards and backwards as if nodding.