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6 Simple Pre-Bedtime Movements to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain

Muscle imbalances caused by the way we hold our heads during the day can affect sleep and cause improper posture and pain.
6 Simple Pre-Bedtime Movements to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain
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Amber Yang
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Do you wake up with tightness or tension in your shoulders? This could be due to not fully relaxing your neck and shoulder muscles before sleep. Six simple neck movements can help relieve pre-bedtime shoulder tension and discomfort for better sleep.

Not using a pillow or lying flat on your back while sleeping can cause strain or improper posture, which can affect the neck and shoulders.

Amber Yang
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."
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