Stiff neck & shoulders
A feeling of heaviness or tightness from the neck across the shoulders and upper back, often noticed after long periods in one position.
Safety first
See a doctor or physio before exercising if you have: chest pain or breathlessness, night pain unrelated to movement, fever or unexplained weight loss.
Stop if pain increases or numbness spreads. Start short and easy. Move on when it feels comfortable and pain does not increase.
Not improving or getting worse? See a physiotherapist — If things are not better after a few weeks, or pain increases, talk to a physiotherapist. In the Netherlands you do not need a GP referral to book a physiotherapist.
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- Yoga para cuello y hombros (≈13 min) — MalovaElena (es) Watch on YouTube
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- Yoga para relajar cuello y hombros — Xuan Lan Yoga (es) Watch on YouTube
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