A 1-minute mobility pair for your neck and upper shoulders – a good fit for anyone carrying tension from a long stretch at the desk or a rough night's sleep.

Lateral neck stretches work each side of your neck and upper traps, hitting the spots where stress and posture love to camp out. Forward shoulder rolls follow, warming up the joint and releasing tightness across the front of your chest and upper back. Both moves are gentle and rhythmic – the kind of thing you can do without standing up or drawing attention.

Consistent short mobility sessions targeting the neck and shoulder girdle have been linked to reduced trapezius tension and improved cervical range of motion – small interventions that compound into noticeably less stiffness over the course of a workweek.

Tilt & Roll Loosen Up

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