Neck home care handout
Name or code:________ Date:________ Practitioner:________
Home relief stretches
Side-bend the neck, bringing the ear toward the shoulder, 20–30 seconds per side. Tuck the chin back 10 times.
- Sternocleidomastoid:Pinch and release lightly with two fingers; avoid pressing the carotid artery · Side-neck stretch
- Levator scapulae:Thumb presses the upper corner of the shoulder blade · Diagonal stretch with the head lowered
Notes
Not yet reviewed by a qualified practitioner. For educational reference only.
When to see a doctor
Numbness or weakness in the arm, or neck pain after an injury: see a doctor.