Most of our days we’re protruding or poking our head forward.
Driving, eating, reading, working at a computer, looking at our phones….
It's a lot in one direction.
All this uneven mechanical stress can aggravate the joints, tendons, muscles, discs, and/or nerves.
An easy solution is the cervical retraction exercise.
Of course, neck pain is much more complex than a quick blog post.
But I do think this a safe and effective start for many people.