To start, sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Shift your weight slightly forward so you don't round your back. Relax. Keep your ears, shoulders, and hips aligned:
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Raise both of your shoulders as high as you can, as if you were trying to touch them to your ears. Keep your head and neck still and relaxed.
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Hold for a count of
5 . Release. -
Repeat
10 times.
Note
For your safety, check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.
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