Is a double chin blemishing your look? Is your self-esteem suffering a blow because of it? It might be helpful for you to understand the reasons and muscle groups that are responsible for it.

Platysma muscle group, spans over your lower jaw, neck and throat, is responsible for a number of facial expressions. They muscles that you feel tautening up if you bend your neck backwards or stretch it sideways. It extends all the way to your chest. This is the muscle group which has to be targeted through platysma muscle exercises, if you are trying to get rid of a double chin. Besides that it is also crucial to have a balanced, nutritious daily diet and adopt a regular exercise routine which would help reduce your fat deposits. Cardiovascular exercises are recommended in this regard.

So how does a double chin appear? When fat deposits get accumulated in this the aforementioned muscle group the skin in the chin region begins to sag, resulting in a double chin. These days with changes in lifestyle and food habits many people face this problem. The most prominent problem with losing this fat is that it is quite difficult to chalk out an exercise routine, which would be made up of only platysma muscle exercises. Modifying your diet and incorporating proper nutrition intake is the obvious first step that you need to take.

Also it is advisable to try out natural means before you even start thinking about surgery or liposuction. Under a good fitness trainer you can choose platysma muscle exercise that suite your needs. Some of these exercises are quite simple. For instance, you can just lean back your head and open your mouth wide and then close it slowly. You will feel the muscle on your neck contract and expand. This simple exercise would help you tone up your neck muscles. Another good way to exercise your platysma muscles is to keep your head straight and place a tennis ball under your chin. Now open and close your mouth. The tennis ball would create obstruction in free movement and in turn would help tone your muscles.

You don't need to take out time especially for these exercises. You can do them while you are working in office too. If you do these platysma muscle exercises, for a few minutes two to three times a day, you will start feeling the difference within a few weeks.

But like with all other workout routines, the time it would take for the results to show up and effect would vary in individuals. The important thing is to not lose heart and stay focused. Refrain from taking drastic measures or going in for surgeries. Respect your body and its needs. Try and formulate a work out plan, not only for platysma muscles but for your entire body and try to stick to it. It is wise to target areas which need special attention. When you feel fit and healthy, you will automatically feel better about yourself and be happier.