A Stretch To Get Rid Of Your Tension Headache - And To Keep Your Headaches From Coming Back

You know the feeling.You're working in front of your computer and you feel that all-too-familiar tightness beginning to squeeze your neck.It's a sign that a tension heaadche is coming on.The next time that happens, don't reach for the Advil. Do the behind-the-back stretch instead.It can be done sitting or standing.If you're going to sit, make sure you have a chair with backing that comes halfway up your back.Hook your arms over the back of the chair and pull your shoudler blades together.If you're standing, assume the military position:head up shoulders back stomach tightAs you do this, make sure you stick your chest out. As this is really important, you sholud exaggerate a little bit - and make sure you keep you head up, too.Pull your shoulder blades together until you feel a pull in your shoulder joints. Don't go overboard on this; you don't want to cause any pain.Now hold this srtetch for three full minutes (don't cheat and quit early; the length of this stretch is really important).At the end of this stretch, you should feel your back muscles loosen a bit; you may even feel a warm rush of blood up the back of your neck.Take breaks throughout the day to perform this stretch - it will help a lot!