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Stretches for Stress Relief

Video Overview & Insights

With stress & anxiety, gentle stretches and breathing exercises can often help provide relief. This video shows stretches for the neck & chest area as well as diaphragmatic breathing which may help. More stretches for stress and anxiety relief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLIKQwHITyc

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Start off with stretching the neck area. Upper trap, levator scap, and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) stretches are a great way to help relieve stress and tension.

Isometric exercises are also great to relieve stress and tension by activating the muscles but not making big movements that might be painful. Cervical side bending and rotation are great ways to help relax the neck muscles.

Thank you

— @ahmedmeaad6818

Finally, diaphragmatic or belly breathing can help the whole body relax and reduce stress.

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It is very helpful, thank you

— @muneebasaghar5597

Real Time Full Body Stretching Routine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJAHGpe0AVU&index=39&t=0s&list=PLPS8D21t0eO_aKBiXrRDEvPM3hRzXUJQd

My dog is also Khalessi!

— @dizzyboy92

Real Time Morning Stretch Routine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1kDA6m6m10&index=39&list=PLPS8D21t0eO_aKBiXrRDEvPM3hRzXUJQd

Such a calming and helpful routine! 🧘‍♀ The combo of neck stretches and belly breathing is a game changer for melting stress away.

— @TapIntoYourBestSelf

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This is just so affective,I got a new job and I been really tense.I was laughing and shaking during these stretches and now I feel so much better

— @AdsDoneDifferent

Stretches for Stress Relief:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ijg6tpyxXg

Omg!
Just like magic❤

— @Trisha-0-r5t

https://www.askdoctorjo.com/stretches-stress-relief

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I am utilizing this as part of my evening routine to overcome panic disorder.

@fishinfromscratch5484
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That is so nice. Much tension is relieved RN after i finished. thanks

@MlND0
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Dr Jo your sciatica exercises and stretching has helped me alot. Stay blessed always ❤

@abbas9173
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❤❤❤STRESS RELIEF❤❤❤

@NishantKumar-ep4hw
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Can I just say this helped me a lot! I followed the vid and it eased my neck and chest pain!! Thank you!!

@mmm0117s
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Thank you so much I feel refreshed and just good!!! ♡ the queen puppy is sho cute❤️❤️

@Boalove_
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This is immensely helpful, thank you so much <33333

@lofi_Insomnia_
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I like it 👌

@elizabethsam3875
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hihihi queen doggy dog :D

@mariecaroni1929
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Wow mam amazing exercises

@sattwikchatkara8871
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❤I’m going to practice this exercises❤ Thank you so much 🙏

@raymundoovalle1624
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I get stressed so. Often😤

@Prylenmas_playzRoblox
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This was great 💚

@Top10444
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Better sleep also help

@ALLinONE-rq5wm
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Amazing!

@AmiraKrim
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Thankyou

@saniyanv2137
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Currently experiencing anxiety for a few weeks now and these really helped. Thank you!

@orangeorlemons
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Thank you! I finally found the way to relieve the pain on the back of my neck. Been having headache for 2 weeks and painkiller didnt help much. Again thank you. You’re the best.

@Reachland02
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It helps a lot thank you

@sanji7616
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Wow i felt that Strech

@May-MayEdits
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Thank you so much.

@kathleenmey
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Hi
from Pakistan

@tehminak156
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Works like magic

@apulejudith265
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Amazing

@apulejudith265
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Just did this and was kinda like “hmm this isn’t doing much” then lay down to do the belly breathing and everything in my back, neck and hips clicked into place and I felt instant calm. Obviously did something!!

@nicholejobe4957
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Omfg this was AMAZING!!! Especially the belly breathing it’s so meditative

@JessieArt
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Thanks!

@diarrareed
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Helpful stretches but I would have enjoyed the full benefit if I didn't have to pause the video all the time. It's better for stress relief if there is no stress lol. You should have done the stretches along with us and avoid those interruptions.

@rachelnunes5368
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Thank you so much

@kankanalasankeerthana3638
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It's amazing. Thank you doctor ✨

@areshahussainkhatri-wq2mo
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my first visit here because I saw that the clip is 10 minute long. Thanks from Hongkong

p.s. I actually prefer a follow along clip. Will go through your list of videos later this week.

@pampang3524
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I'm gonna be honest. The dog is good enough for stress relief

@melkaiyuh
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I’m super thankful to you for this video….I was so stressed and these exercises helped me🙏🏻 Thank you 😘

@makeupbypriyankapanwar
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Omg thank you so much i followed everyday you did and i can say this is magic.

@aysh626
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Try it,it works for me ,i was not even thinking I will survive it my neck was like hitten by the rock tanx Dr Jo🥰

@lindiwembongwe8622
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Thankyou

@sheemanazneen
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I subscribed. Yeah!

@charmainegibson4905
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Woo I subscribed

@nataliemorales5471
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I had sooooo much stress this helps soooo much

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The best thank you

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Thank you so much

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