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Reduce Nagging Pain in the Neck!
By Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.
The next time you are learning Torah and find yourself
sitting in a chair, try this isometric stretch to loosen
tight neck muscles. It's a simple and effective way to reduce
nagging aches and pains that wind up making the tops of your
shoulders and the sides of your neck feel stiff. Repeat this
move throughout the day or whenever you begin to feel
tension.
1. Sit upright on the chair or bench. Place your feet firmly
on the floor. With your left hand, hold onto the leg of the
chair, below seat level. Place your right hand on your head,
slightly toward your left ear. On an exhalation, press your
head against the pressure of your hand without moving your
head. Do not pull your head to the side yet. Continue to
maintain this pressure while you take three slow, deep
breaths.
2. Breathe once again. This time, as you exhale, gently
stretch your right ear to the right shoulder. You should feel
a deep stretch in the left side of your neck. Tuck your chin
slightly to feel it more. Make sure that both shoulders stay
level as you stretch your head to the side. Firmly hold the
left leg of the chair to anchor your left shoulder down. Hold
this stretch for six breaths and repeat on the other side.
(c) 2005 Dr. Reuven Bruner. All Rights Reserved.
For more information contact him at: POB 1903, Jerusalem,
91314, Israel; Tel: (02) 652-7684; Mobile: 052 2865-821; Fax:
(02) 652-7227; Email: dr_bruner@hotmail.com
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