The vagus nerve originates from the base of brain stem and moves along neck to abdomen. The injury or pain of the vagus nerve may be caused by the muscle or tendon being too tight or obstructing the nerve. Neck stretches help relieve pain and nerve pressure. A man is stretching his neck in the office. Neck flexion
neck flexion is designed to improve the range of motion of the neck and shoulders. For basic flexion exercises, sit in a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Start in this position with your chin down to your chest and keep your back straight. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then sit up slowly. Repeat this 10 times, or until you are tired again. This neck exercise will stretch and strengthen the muscles on one side of your neck as well as the muscles on the shoulders and upper back. Sit in a chair, feet flat on the floor, head out of the neck. In this starting position, you should feel a little tension in the neck, because your head should be in front of your body. From this position, slowly lean your head back and chin down toward your neck. Try to relax and hold for a few seconds before relaxing. Repeat until you feel tired. Basic neck extension exercise will improve the range of motion in the back of the neck and reduce the pressure on the vagus nerve. Sit in a chair with arms together and feet flat on the floor. Keep your back straight and tilt your head back until the back of your head touches the back of your neck. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then slowly return to the original position. Repeat 10 times or until you get tired again. Long neck stretches such as
will help build muscles in the neck and shoulders without straining them. Stand straight, knees slightly bent, arms on both sides of the body. From here on, bend your elbows, put your hands behind your neck, elbows forward. From this position, turn your head back against the tension of your hand and hold for 10 seconds. Slowly return to your original position and repeat the action 10 times, or until you & 39; re tired.
