Harvard Recommends 4 Stretching Exercises To Preventing Neck Pain

Roll your shoulders forward and backwards in a circular motion to help release tension.

Sit or stand upright. Slowly tilt your head toward your right shoulder and hold for 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat on the left side.

Turn your head to look over your right shoulder, hold for 10 seconds, then switch to the left.

While sitting or standing, gently tuck your chin toward your chest and hold for 10 seconds. Then gently extend your neck to look upward for 10 seconds.

Harvard notes that while performing these exercises, you should feel a gentle stretch, but not pain, during the movement. Make sure to perform each exercise five times.