Expect to feel tension while you're stretching. If it hurts, you've gone too far. Back off to the point where you don't feel any pain, then hold the stretch. Chest stretch: This stretches the muscles of your chest, upper back and the back of your neck.Lace your fingers together behind your head, bringing your elbows back as far as possible. Squeeze your shoulder blades together until you feel your muscles stretching. Hold for 20 seconds. Relax. Repeat. Neck Relaxer: This exercise helps to relax the neck. Drop your head slowly to the left, trying to touch your left ear to your left shoulder. Repeat on the right side. Slowly drop your chin to your chest, turn your head all the way to the left, then turn all the way to the right. Arm and shoulder stretch: Press your hands away from your body to stretch your arms and shoulders. Lace your fingers together and turn your palms facing out. Straighten your arms in front of you
neck and shoulders. Hold this feeling of tension for 3 to 5 seconds. Then relax your shoulders downward into their normal position. Do this 2 or 3 times. 9. Head Glide: The head glide helps to stretch your chest, neck and shoulder muscles. Sit or stand upright. Without lifting your chin, glide your head straight back. You are know you are doing this exercise right if it gives you the feeling of a double chin. Hold for 20 counts and repeat 5 to 10 times. 10. Neck Relaxer: This exercise helps to relax the neck. Drop your head slowly to the left, trying to touch your left ear to your left shoulder. Repeat on the right side. Slowly drop your chin to your chest, turn your head all the way to the left, then turn all the way to the right. 5 11. Shoulder Roll: This exercise will help relax the shoulder muscles.