Shoulder-neck area

In this video we show you three exercises for discomfort in the area between
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 is comfortable and feel the stretch. Now turn your head to the opposite side and repeat the exercise several times.
   Then tilt your head to one side as if you wanted to rest it on your shoulder. Let your shoulders relax and feel the stretch in your neck on the opposite side. Now tilt your head to the opposite side and repeat the exercise several times.
2. Exercise to loosen up
   Grasp the wrist on the opposite side behind your back and pull it sand downwards.
   Tilt your head away from the side with the pull towards the opposite shoulder. Now also turn your head to the side and push the pulled arm away from your back. Make sure your shoulders are loose and repeat the exercise on both sides.
3. Exercise to activate the movement chain
   Stand against a wall and feel the support surface at the back of your head and shoulder blades.
   The feet are slightly away from the wall. Your shoulders and neck are now naturally upright.
   Take your instrument and feel how the upright position affects your playing. Gradually try to maintain the upright position when playing without the wall.