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Many face neck hump issues from long hours at a desk work, causing heads to tilt forward.
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Combat this with seven exercises to improve posture. Let's take a look:
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You can try the neck stretches exercise, which will loosen tight muscles, improve flexibility, and relieve tension in the neck area.
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Another one you can try is chin tucks. When you do these, you will strengthen neck muscles, improve posture, and alleviate strain, reducing the prominence of a neck hump.
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If you are sitting at a desk, you can also try neck rotations. Doing these will enhance neck mobility, reduce stiffness, and alleviate discomfort associated with a neck hump.
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Another exercise you can try is shoulder blade squeezes. By doing these, you will strengthen upper back muscles, improve posture, and alleviate strain on the neck hump area.
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Additionally, upper back stretches can help relieve tension in upper back muscles, improve posture, and reduce strain contributing to a neck hump.
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Another enjoyable exercise involves using a door; it is called the doorway stretch. Performing this stretch will open chest muscles, improve posture, and alleviate tightness in shoulders, reducing strain on the neck hump.
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Lastly, there's the wall angle exercise. This exercise strengthens upper back and shoulder muscles, improves posture, and reduces strain, benefiting the neck hump area.