"It feels good!"—shake off a stiff neck and shoulders with these eight simple stretches

Man sitting cross-legged on the floor stretching one arm overhead and to the opposite side.

Tech neck can be a real issue for those who find themselves craning toward a computer or smartphone screen all day. Unfortunately, this muscle stiffness is rarely isolated to just the neck muscles and is likely to extend through the shoulders and down the torso too.

By midday, you might feel sore, stiff and looking for a way to shake off the achiness. If this sounds familiar, consider following this quick upper-body stretching routine from Balanced Body educator and certified personal trainer Portia Page to get you back to your best.