This short video guides you through a gentle stretch for the sternocleidomastoid—a key muscle along the front and side of the neck that often gets tight from leaning forward, turning your head, or hunching over your work (pottery or screen-based!). Whether you're a potter, maker, or desk-dweller, this is a great one to add to your movement toolkit.

Click here to find the free Joints Inventory. This inventory serves as a guide for potters to assess joint positioning, either sitting or standing, while working. Joint alignment can reduce strain, minimize injury risk, and enhance long-term sustainability in ceramics.

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This short video looks at positioning the body while setting up at the pottery wheel.

Ways to help the head & neck at the pottery wheel

Suggestions on using tools to help with head & neck posture.

How to align head, neck & shoulders

Why potters should think about their head & neck when making pottery.

Caring for the Neck & Head

A neck stretch and shoulder stretch for potters.