Getting sore neck muscles is a common experience for anyone starting a new workout program or pushing themselves a little too hard. If you're feeling this kind of neck pain, incorporating some simple neck stretches into your routine can help relax your neck and provide much-needed pain relief. Buy a worksheet with these neck pain relief stretches at https://www.askdoctorjo.com/5-sore-neck-stretches-worksheet

To get started, an upper trap stretch, levator scap stretch, and scalene/sternocleidomastoid (SCM) stretch are excellent ways to help loosen up a sore and tight neck.

For additional benefit, include a chest/pec stretch and a chin tuck in the routine - both of which can be a great help in stretching out the muscles in the neck and shoulder area.

Related Neck Videos:

Neck Pain Stretches & Exercises:
https://youtu.be/2NOsE-VPpkE?list=PLPS8D21t0eO_Ny9ors3aP4K1P_91a2-yw

Neck Spasm Stretches:
https://youtu.be/Gn9lSUG0mcI?list=PLPS8D21t0eO_Ny9ors3aP4K1P_91a2-yw

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5 Sore Neck Stretches:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LzOSdaI7cQ
https://www.askdoctorjo.com/5-sore-neck-stretches

00:00 – Sore Neck Stretches
00:40 – Upper Trap Stretch
02:10 – Levator Scapulae Stretch
04:00 – Scalene/SCM Stretch
05:18 – Chest/Pec Stretch
06:42 – Chin Tuck

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