How Do You Stretch The Neck With Pilates?
Tight neck bothering you? Pilates (pronounced puh-LAH-teez) is a highly effective form of exercise treatment that has been used to rehabilitate people with injuries. Follow these steps to stretch your neck with Pilates. You’ll also relax your shoulder and back with this exercise. Sit comfortably on the floor with your legs crossed. Engage your abs and sit tall. Imagine yourself lengthening, from your spine through the crown of your head. Put your left hand on the floor to balance yourself. Exhale and lower your right ear toward your right shoulder. Gently push down on your head with the fingers of your right hand to increase the stretch in your neck. Hold the position for 3–5 seconds. Continue to breathe in a controlled way. Inhale and gently roll your head forward to the front, keeping your chin close to your upper chest. Gently use the fingertips of both hands on the back of your head to increase the stretch to the back of your neck and shoulder. Continue breathing and hold for a few