Neck strain after a workout is fairly common.

Here are it’s common causes and a couple stretches to help alleviate the pain.

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Depending on the day, it could be boxing, cycling, weightlifting, yoga, or Pilates.

Every muscle in the body has an antagonist, a muscle that does the opposite action.

If a muscle is short and tight, the antagonist becomes long and weak, she says.

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Think of the typical sitting posture where someone is slouched.

Other reasons could be shoulder tension while performing exercises and not keeping you head neutral with your spine.

Depending on the workout, there are certain techniques that help reduce neck strain.

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And dont forget that warming up before a workout reduces the risk of muscle strain throughout the body.

A solid warm-up is so important before any form of exercise, says Trembicki.

Prime the muscles so they are ready for the work they are about to take on.

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If you do experience neck strain, McLaughlin says active interventions that involve pectoral stretching andthoracic spine [i.e.

mid-back] mobilitycan provide relief, as well as prevent neck strain when done regularly.

when you land the form down, then you could do them on your own.

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Place your hands on the wall.

You should feel a stretch on your right side.

Return to the starting position and repeat on your left side.

Alternate right and left for two sets of 12 repetitions.

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Lie on your right side and bend your hips and knees at a 90-degree angle.

Slowly move your left arm in an arc up toward your head and then down by your side.

Repeat several times on each side.

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Start sitting on the front edge of a chair with your back straight and chest up tall.

Lift your arms over your head and bend from side to side.

Lift your arms over your head and rotate your torso to the right and then to the left.

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