Stretching Exercises for Stress Relief

J. Thompson

Right Ear to Right Shoulder Neck Stretch: Tilt your head, bringing your right ear to your right shoulder until you feel a stretch. Using your left hand, apply slight pressure. You will feel the stretch along the left side of your neck.

*All of these stretches can be performed seated at your desk, but you must maintain a proper, ergonomic (or aligned) form. This means your neck and spine should be in a neutral position, shoulders and torso relaxed, knees bent at 90 degrees with both feet flat on the floor. We recommend doing these stretches at least 3-4 times per week, repeating the cycle twice each session. Hold all stretches for 15 to 30 seconds.