Poor posture is not really something that people worry about, and in fact the majority of people living with poor posture are completely unaware of it. Ailments that may be caused by poor posture such as increased tension in the back and shoulders are often passed off as being caused by other conditions.

Thankfully, poor posture is an ailment which can be easily corrected, thanks to some specific posture exercises which target the neck and shoulders areas, helping stretch out and limber up muscles. 3 of these exercises to improve posture are highlighted below.

1) Shoulder Release - Get yourself relaxed in a comfortable chair, with your arms hanging loosely down by your sides, back straight. Slow your breathing, then as you take a large breath, raise your shoulders up at the same time, as high as they can comfortably go. Release them as you exhale, after holding that position for a few seconds.

Using this stretching exercise is great for targeting your shoulders and back, and you should feel the results, as your back and shoulders some of their tension and feel looser and more flexible. Perform this posture exercise at least a few times during each sitting.

2) Turkey Stretch - Again, you need to be sitting in a straight backed chair for this exercise. Keep your head held up and eyes fixed forward, beyond the tip of your nose. Keep a hand held gently to your chin, and take a deep breath, keeping your hand held against your chin as your head rises further up. Perform this a few times per sitting. This stretch is also great for stretching out your back.

3) Turkey Stretch and Turn - This one is similar to the last, with some slight variations. You should be in a similar sitting posture. This time you want your chin tucked down to your neck. Inhale deeply in this position, and as you exhale, turn your neck to the right, while keeping your shoulders as still as possible.

Maintain this position until your next deep breath, then as you exhale, return your head slowly back to a forward position. Do this routine again, this time tilting your neck to the left. Do this 3 more times for each side.

Easing tension and stretching out the muscles of your shoulders and back are the hallmarks of these relaxing posture exercises. If you make it a habit of performing at least one of these each time you’re sitting down, you’ll blessed with the results very quickly and for years to come.