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by Karen Asp

No doubt you've felt pain in your neck, especially when breastfeeding. To relieve tension, do these simple stretches from Getting Back in Shape by Deborah Mackin (DK, 2003).

1. Side-to-side stretch: Standing or sitting, relax your shoulders. Slowly turn your head to the left and look over your left shoulder. Return to center; repeat right. As you stretch, inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Repeat several times.		2. Back of neck stretch: Drop your chin to your chest, pulling your shoulders down. As you exhale, lower your chin further if possible. Hold for 10 seconds.
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