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Neck

Suboccipital release

90sec

1 × 90 s hold

Relaxes the small muscles at the base of the skull where occipital headaches often sit.

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Steps

  1. Lie on your back. Place two tennis balls in a sock (or your fingertips) under the base of the skull.
  2. Let the head rest heavy on them.
  3. Optionally make tiny "yes" nods.

Cues

Equipment: Two tennis balls in a sock (optional)