Neck flexion brings your chin toward your chest. While tech neck creates excessive flexion, the muscles that resist flexion often become tight. These stretches address posterior neck tension. Get personalized mobility routines: Start your 14-day free trial Why This Matters The muscles at the back of your neck control head position and resist forward head posture. When tight, they create tension headaches and restrict movement. Appropriate flexion stretching relieves this tension. The Exercises Practice these exercises with control. Move slowly and respect your current range. Exercise 1 JME 6 Gently tuck your chin to your chest Exercise 2 JME 5 Slowly look left then right Exercise 3 JME 1 Look left and then right Exercise 4 JME 8 Bring your hand to your head and tilt your head in the same direction. Move your hand away from your face and tilt your head in the other direction. Exercise 5 JME 12 Place one hand underneath your leg sitting in a chair and tilt your head toward that side. Tips for Success Chin tuck is the foundational neck flexion exercise Gently bring chin to chest for upper neck stretch Do not force flexion; move slowly Combine with addressing forward head posture Flexion stretches should feel gentle, not intense How Often to Practice Practice several times daily. Include in neck mobility routine. Build Your Mobility Practice Consistency produces results. simplmobility provides joint-specific routines in 2-3 minute sessions designed for busy professionals. Start Your Free Trial