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Doing mild neck movements in the comfort of your own space can ease muscle tightness, enhance range of motion, and alleviate strain from sedentary habits or mental stress

Before starting, make sure you are in a quiet, comfortable space where you can sit or stand without distraction

Your safety comes first: if anything feels wrong — like sudden discomfort, spinning, site (kor.fromkorea.kr) or loss of sensation — halt the movement right away

Start in a neutral posture — spine aligned, shoulders dropped gently, chest open

Take a few slow, deep breaths to help your body relax

Try gentle ear-to-shoulder stretches to loosen tight sternocleidomastoid muscles

Gently lower your right ear toward your right shoulder without lifting your shoulder

Maintain the stretch for 15–20 seconds, breathing slowly, before slowly returning to neutral

Perform the same motion on the opposite side

Repeat the movement 2–3 times for optimal effect on both sides

Never push beyond a comfortable stretch or apply external pressure with your hand

Incorporate the classic "double chin" correction

Imagine your skull gliding backward over your spine without tilting down

You should feel a light stretch along the back of your neck

Keep the position steady for five seconds before gently returning to start

Do between five and ten smooth, deliberate tucks

This simple action rebuilds healthy alignment and reduces pressure on the upper spine

Gently rotate your head to the right, keeping your gaze focused behind you

Avoid any sudden movements or momentum — control is key

Hold for 10 to 15 seconds, then return to center

Mirror the motion on the opposite side with equal care

Do two to three repetitions on each side

Respect your body’s limits; mobility improves gradually, not through force

You can also do a gentle upward gaze stretch

Fix your gaze upward while keeping your neck perfectly still

Maintain the upward look for 3–5 seconds before releasing

Repeat three times

This motion targets the upper cervical joints gently, avoiding spinal compression

After completing these movements, take a few deep breaths and notice how your neck feels

Your neck should feel more fluid, relaxed, and free of stiffness

Incorporate them regularly — particularly after hours spent looking at phones, computers, or books

Regular, gentle practice yields better results than occasional forceful attempts

These movements are meant to be soothing, not strenuous

Always seek professional guidance if you have pre-existing cervical spine concerns

Using heat or a warm towel on your neck before mobilizing can also help relax the muscles and make the movements more effective