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What are some good neck stretches to relieve tension?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Neck stretching: Try the horsey, gradually raising your head all the way up and then down like a horse and the turtle, . Make your chin move all the the way back and then all the way forward holding each place about 3 seconds.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 12/2/2016

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