Neck Exercises for Work From Home

Work from home might be imposed on most of us due to the lockdown, but it is becoming apparent that at least for some of us, this new reality would be staying even beyond the lockdown. Bad posture during long working hours is resulting in many professionals having neck pain.

No neck pain treatment is complete without neck exercises. Neck exercises are categorized under two main categories of exercises that are stretching and strengthening exercises.

So here are some exercises that you can try

Neck Rotation Exercise

Stand or sit straight looking in the forward direction.
Now rotate your neck in the clockwise direction. Complete 10 rounds.
Do the same in an anti-clockwise direction 10 times.
Step 2 and step 3 combinedly make one 1 set.
Complete 3-4 sets

Caution: Don’t move your neck with a jerk. It can cause issues.

Neck Side Bend Exercise

Tilt your head to the right, bringing your ear close to the shoulder. You may use your hand to pull your head farther into the stretch.
Hold this position for 20 seconds.
Bring your head back to the center, and then tilt it to the left, again holding 20 seconds.
Complete 3-4 sets

Neck Extension Exercise

Sit, lie or stand on the floor with both your arms stretched down by your side
Push both shoulders down and Tuck the chin into the chest.
Extend the head back slightly while elevating the chin to the ceiling, still keeping the arms down and back
Hold that position for 15 seconds then rest for 30 seconds.
Repeat the exercise 7-8 times.

Chin Tuck Exercise

Sit Straight and place your fingers on your chin.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, gently push your chin back toward your throat until you feel a stretch at the base of your head.
Hold this position for 5 seconds
Bring your chin forward again.
Repeat this exercise for 7-8 times.

Neck Glide Exercise

Sit straight and slowly slide your chin forward.
Hold the position for 5 seconds.
Return to starting position.
Repeat the exercise 10 times.

Neck Release Stretching

Sit straight in a cross-legged position
Support your head with both of your hands
Apply gentle pressure with your hand to increase the stretch
Hold the position for 30 seconds
Then slowly lift your head up and release your hands
Take rest of 20 seconds then repeat
Repeat the process for 5-6 times

Back Neck Stretching

Stand with your legs parallel and hip-distance apart
Now, reach both hands behind your back and hold your left wrist with your right hand. Here, you also need to straighten your left hand by gently pulling it away from yourself.
To increase the stretch in your neck, slowly tilt your head towards your right shoulder.
Stay in the position for 30 seconds and repeat the same on the other side.
Repeat this 7-8 times

Every one of us is different, and your specific neck condition may require unique exercises that are different from the ones in this program. If you feel that these exercises are not helping you out then immediately consult your doctor. But in general, if you are feeling tightness in your neck, you should try these exercises to help improve your overall flexibility and neck mobility.

Along with these exercises following the changes in your lifestyle can help you to get rid of this neck pain