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Got pain in your neck and shoulders? That's probably because you've been sitting all day, slouching in front of your computer. Relieve your muscle pain with easy stretches from Miss Universe-Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo.

Rabiya Mateo shares muscle pain-relieving stretches / Source: Mars Pa More

During her guest appearance on Mars Pa More, the reigning queen and Licensed Physical Therapist said that in order to relieve pain due to tight muscles in the neck and shoulders, one must do stretches.

Stretching will loosen up tight muscles and improve your body's blood circulation, giving you instant relief.

So, she shared some stretches that you can do whenever you experience muscle pain in the neck and shoulders.

Here's a breakdown of Rabiya Mateo's pain-relieving stretches.

1. Cervical flexion

Put your hands behind your head and tilt your head down. Hold this position for seven seconds and repeat 10 times.

2. Cervical extension

Put your hands on top of your head and tilt your head up. Hold position for 10 seconds and repeat 10 times.

3. Cervical rotation

Rotate head to one side and hold for seven seconds. Do the same on the other side.

4. Pectoral stretch

Put your hands behind your head and then push yourself forward. Hold it for seven seconds.

5. Shoulder cross-arm stretch

Extend your left arm across your chest and press your right hand gently on the left elbow. Hold for seven seconds. Do the same on the other side and repeat 10 times.

6. Arm rotation

End your stretching session by rotating your arms backwards, making big circles.

Watch the Mars Pa More video above and join Rabiya Mateo, hosts Iya Villania and Camille Prats in their pain-relieving stretching session.

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For more stretches and workout routines like this, tune in to Mars Pa More from Monday to Friday, at 8:45 A.M. on GMA-7.

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