How to do it
Keep your jaw relaxed throughout each position of the stretch.
- 1
Stand or sit with good posture.
- 2
Slowly turn your head to one side until you feel a gentle stretch.
- 3
Tilt your head backward and then forward, maintaining the side turn.
- 4
Hold each position for a few seconds.
- 5
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Ensure you perform the stretch slowly and without any jerky movements to avoid straining your neck.
Common mistakes
- ✕Losing the side turn while tilting the head
- ✕Tucking the chin during the backward tilt
- ✕Rotating the torso along with the head