If you spend a lot of time craning your neck forward—peering at a computer screen, let’s say—you may be missing out on other movements that will keep the muscles in and around your neck happy.

This exercise helps stretch the muscles on the sides of your neck, relieving muscle tension, and helping reduce pain. Step 1: Sit or stand with good posture and look straight ahead.

There are different types of neck pain that can affect your muscles, nerves, or other nearby tissues. Each has different causes and treatments.