The amount of time that we spend behind a computer, driving or checking our phones cause us to more permanently shift our head posture forward. This increases the tension and joint loading in the neck and has the potential to reduce blood flow to the head and brain.
This is a great exercise to develop into a regular habit. A regular habit for good circulation, good breathing and good joint health.
Description
Slide your head back and up as if you were trying to make a double chin so that your ear stacks up in a tall posture over your shoulders. Then repeat that movement multiple times to train the strengthen and add postural awareness of your upper neck flexors until this start to become your default posture. You can also try to move your chin slightly to the right or left to target different areas of your neck. This is a great exercise to practice while sitting behind the computer or driving.
Dosage
Work your way up to 60 sec and repeat 3 times per day for best result.