At the same time, visualize little lead weights on the tips of your elbows. Let the right ear drop toward the right shoulder. Breathe deeply as you feel the stretch, and let the left shoulder drop and be heavy. Picture blood and oxygen flowing to the muscles being stretched. Bring the head slowly back to center. Next, let the left ear drop toward the left shoulder, imagining that the right shoulder is heavy and relaxed. Feel the stretch on the right side of the neck. Bring the head back to center, and repeat two more times on each side.
As you add these stretches to your daily routine, you will start releasing your neck tension. If you augment the stretches by doing breathing exercises, relaxing your body and calming your mind, you may be well on your way to controlling your headaches. HW
KELSIE KENEFICK, MPS, BCB, LMHC, is the author of the award-winning book Migraines Be Gone and the founder of Naturally Pain Free. She has created a home program that helps headache sufferers learn how to control their headaches. Learn more at www. naturallypainfree. com.
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