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isometric neck extension in neutral position - beginner Neck exercise
  • Neck
  • beginner

isometric neck extension in neutral position

resist backward head movement with hands placed behind head while standing, maintaining position for holds.

Starting position
standing
Joints
cervical spine
Muscles
cervical extensors, trapezius, splenius capitis
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
resisted, isometric

How it is done

Stand and place both the hands behind head. Move the head backward and look towards the ceiling against the resistance of hand placed on head. Hold for 5 sec and back to starting position. Repeat

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.