Neck rotation with tilt

Doing this stretch can be effective for immediate pain control and also, if done consistently, can actually help prevent pain in the future because it targets the trapezius — the main culprit in stress headaches!
This stretch can be done sitting or standing, but just remember that to effectively stretch this area you must anchor your shoulder blades or keep them still to provide a solid foundation for the stretch.
To do this stretch, follow these steps:

1. Find a stable, flat chair that you can sit comfortably in and position yourself in an upright, military-type posture.
2. Slowly rotate your head to the right approximately 45 degrees and slowly lean forward and drop your head slightly. You should begin to feel tension build lightly over the right shoulder and neck.
3. Hold this position, maintaining the light to medium stretch for at least one full minute.
4. Repeat on the other side by simply reversing the above instructions.

A few do’s and don’ts for this stretch:

• Do breathe as you hold the stretch.
• Do hold your shoulders down while you tilt your head to the side.
• Do sit up or stand up tall as you hold the stretch.
• Don’t let your shoulders round forward as you drop your head.
• Don’t yank or force the stretch.