Jan 21, '11. In order to be a nurse practitioner, first you must go to nursing school to become a registered nurse. A bachelor's degree in nursing is required for you to go to graduate school where you learn how to be a nurse practitioner (NP). Some schools do offer bridge programs where you can have an associates degree in nursing and bridge to a master's degree in nursing.
Tai chi arm rotations stretch and loosen the joints and muscles of the back and shoulder. Performing back twists, to the left and again to the right, stretches the muscles and loosens the joints of the back, shoulders and improves circulation in the upper body. To stretch the neck area, do tai chi back arches.
Many of your neck muscles insert into your upper back and shoulders, so you may experience pain in those areas, as well. Tense neck muscles also cause stiffness, which affects your neck's range of motion and mobility. Use multiple techniques to relieve and relax your tense neck muscles. Spread a heating pad across a round bolster. Set the heating pad to medium. Cover the pad with a towel or spare pillow case; this covering will prevent the heating pad from burning your skin. Lie on your back with the bolster under your neck. Relax your head and let your chin tilt up naturally. Use the heating pad for at least 20 minutes to let the heat relax your neck muscles. Sit in a comfortable position in a chair that supports your back. Tilt your head forward and back as you massage your neck with your fingertips. Don't tilt your head all the way back, rather tilt your chin toward the ceiling.