10-Second Upper Body Opener for Forward Head Posture and Rounded Back
A short posture-correction routine that gently opens the neck and upper back by supporting your head with interlaced hands, bringing your elbows together, moving your head backward, and sending your back forward.
- Category
- Office worker · General
- Target areas
- Neck · Shoulder · Upper back · Chest
- Duration
- 30s
- Difficulty
- Easy
Neck
Shoulder
Upper back
Chest
Caution
- Do not forcefully bend your neck; repeat slowly within a pain-free range.
- Stop immediately if you experience dizziness, numbness, or sharp neck pain.
- If you have a cervical disc condition or nerve symptoms, proceed only after consulting a professional.
Creator @one_dosu_physio
This is not medical advice. If pain persists, worsens, or feels sharp, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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