Whatever the cause, jaw and neck pain can be painful and distracting. Taking time throughout the day to pause what you're doing (especially if you're looking at a screen) and engage in these seven stretches may begin to relieve some of that discomfort.

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1. Start by sitting or standing with a straight back. 
2. Stare straight forward and pull your head backward using the muscles in the front of your neck. 
3. Keep your head level with the floor at all times, and avoid tilting it upward or downward. 
4. Hold for 5 seconds;...

1. Place your right arm behind your back. 
2. Use your left hand to draw your head downward and toward the left side. 
3. You should be looking into your left armpit. 
4. Repeat on the other side.
5. Complete 3 reps on each side.

1. Place your right arm behind your back. 
2. Tilt your head upward and away from the right side until you feel a gentle stretch along the front and side of your neck. If you want a deeper stretch, place the left hand on top of your head and gently pull back.
3. Repeat on the other si...

1. Retract your head into a chin-tuck position.
2. Place your right hand behind your back. 
3. Using the left arm, gently draw your head toward the opposite side.
4. Repeat on the other side.
5. Complete 3 reps on each side.

1. Place your tongue on the roof of your mouth. 
2. Slowly open (as widely as you can) and close your mouth. 
3. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds, and repeat 2 sets of 10.