Sep 23, 2023, 06:09 PM IST

10 yoga poses to help relieve shoulder, neck pain

Shweta Singh

Kneel down, sit back on your heels, and stretch your arms forward to gently release tension in your neck and shoulders.

Child's Pose

Alternate between arching and rounding your back while on all fours to alleviate neck and shoulder discomfort by mobilizing the spine.

Cat-Cow Stretch

Inverted V pose where you push your hips up and back, elongating the spine and reducing tension in the neck and shoulders.

Downward Dog

Extend your arms forward while keeping your hips over your knees, gently stretching the shoulders and neck.

Puppy Pose

On all fours, thread one arm under the other, twisting your torso to relieve tension in the upper back and shoulders.

Thread the Needle

Cross one arm over the other and bind your palms together, stretching and opening the upper back and shoulders.

Eagle Arms

Lift your hips off the ground while interlacing your hands underneath you, promoting shoulder flexibility and relieving neck strain.

Bridge Pose

Lie on your back with your elbows under your torso, lifting your chest to alleviate neck and shoulder discomfort.

Fish Pose

Hang forward with your arms clasped or reaching for the ground to release tension in the neck and shoulders.

Standing Forward Fold

Gently roll your neck in circles in both directions to release built-up tension and improve neck mobility.

Neck Rolls