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neck lateral flexion with resistance band - beginner Neck exercise
  • Neck
  • beginner

neck lateral flexion with resistance band

side bend neck against resistance band tension in opposite direction, controlled return to neutral.

Starting position
standing
Joints
cervical spine
Muscles
upper trapezius, scalenes, sternocleidomastoid
Equipment
resistance band
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
isotonic concentric, resisted, isotonic eccentric

How it is done

Stand with neck in neutral position, loop the theraband around the forehead and hold both ends of Theraband one side of forehead. Side band the neck in opposite direction to the holding hand. Back to start position and repeat

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

The plan starts with an assessment.