There are more than 20 muscles in the neck that are used to support and move the head. Strong neck muscles will support good posture, reduce the risk of injury and help with basic functions such as breathing and swallowing, says the osteopath James Davies, author of Body. “Our neck muscles stretch to other parts of the body and from the base of the skull to the shoulder blades and the back,” Davies says. “The front of the neck is just as important as the back as there are often neglected postural muscles there as well.” Start with the simplest move to build up strength and mobility in the neck muscles. “Sit with your head facing forward and shoulders relaxed,” Davies says. “Then turn
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