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If turning your head to check your blind spot feels more like a chore—or worse, like your neck's auditioning for a horror film—you're not alone. Many drivers experience neck stiffness or discomfort that makes driving feel unsafe or just plain annoying. But what’s behind it, and how can you fix it without turning into a dashboard yoga master?

🧠 What Could Be Causing the Problem?

Let’s break it down. If your neck’s throwing a tantrum every time you try to shoulder check, it could be due to:

- Poor posture (hello, desk slouchers!)

- Joint stiffness from age, arthritis, or just not moving enough

- Muscle tension thanks to stress or repetitive strain

- Old injuries like whiplash that never got the TLC they deserved

These culprits can limit your range of motion and make driving feel like a neck-wrangling circus act.

🧘‍♂ Try These Easy Neck Mobility Exercises

Before you start googling “neck brace fashion,” try these simple moves to loosen things up:

1. Neck Rotations

- Sit or stand tall.

- Slowly turn your head to the right as far as comfy.

- Hold for 5 seconds, then return to center.

- Repeat on the left.

- Do 5 reps each side.

2. Chin Tucks

- Sit upright, look straight ahead.

- Gently tuck your chin toward your chest (like you’re trying to give yourself a double chin).

- Hold for 5 seconds.

- Repeat 5 times.

3. Shoulder Rolls

- Roll your shoulders forward in a circle 10 times.

- Then backward 10 times.

- Great for releasing tension and pretending you're in a shoulder-dancing competition.

4. Upper Trap Stretch

- Sit tall, tilt your head to one side (ear to shoulder).

- Hold for 15–30 seconds.

- Repeat on the other side.

- Do 2–3 rounds. Bonus points if you hum a tune while stretching.

⚠ Disclaimer

These exercises are for mild discomfort and general guidance. If your neck feels like it’s plotting revenge, or you experience sharp pain, dizziness, or numbness—stop immediately and call in the pros.

📞 Let’s Get You Moving Again

If neck pain is making driving feel like a medieval torture device, don’t tough it out. Book in with our team of movement magicians (aka physios) and let’s get that neck turning like it’s meant to. Your safety—and sass—on the road matters.