Shoulder-neck area

In this video, we’ll show you three exercises for discomfort in the area between
the shoulders and neck. The exercises are suitable for all instrumentalists and vocalists
.

1. Awareness Exercise
   Stand up straight and slowly turn your head to one side. Turn your head as far as feels comfortable and feel the stretch. Now turn your head to the other side and repeat the exercise several times.
   Next, tilt your head to one side as if you were going to rest it on your shoulder. Keep your shoulders relaxed and feel the stretch in your neck on the opposite side. Now tilt your head to the other side and repeat the exercise several times.
2. Relaxation Exercise
   Reach behind your back and grasp the wrist of the opposite hand, gently pulling it downward.
   Tilt your head away from the side being pulled toward the opposite shoulder. Now also turn your head to the side and push the pulled arm away from your back. Make sure to keep your shoulders relaxed and repeat the exercise on both sides.
3. Exercise to Activate the Kinetic Chain
   Stand against a wall and feel the contact between the back of your head and your shoulder blades.
   Keep your feet a short distance away from the wall. Your shoulders and neck should now be naturally upright.
   Pick up your instrument and notice how this upright posture affects your playing. Gradually try to maintain this upright posture while playing, even without the wall.