Jackson Hospital | Partners | Summer 2021

jackson.org 13 Upper trapezius stretch Stretches the trapezius muscle, which controls the neck and shoulders. Sit in a chair with good posture. Bend your neck to one side as if trying to place your ear against your shoulder, but don’t stretch farther than is comfortable. You will feel a stretch on the opposite side of your neck. Don’t turn your head during this stretch and don’t let your shoulders rise. Repeat in the other direction. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. Do this stretch two times on each side. Pectoral stretch Stretches the muscles running from your chest to your shoulders. Standing in an open doorway, raise one arm and place it against the frame, as shown above. Turn your head and torso away from your arm to feel a stretch in your chest and the front of your shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat with the opposite arm. Do this stretch two times on each side. Variation: • Raise or lower where you place your arm to find a more comfortable position. NO PAIN, NO GAIN? Not exactly. If you feel pain while doing these stretches, please stop and talk to your primary care provider. Or stop by the new Jackson Wellness Center, located at 7150 Halcyon Park Drive, in the old Metro Fitness facility. Questions? Call 334-440-3330 . 1 2 3