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neck extension isometric downward - beginner Neck exercise
  • Neck
  • beginner

neck extension isometric downward

stand, flex neck forward, place hands behind head, extend neck against hand resistance, hold 5 seconds

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

How it is done

Stand and move the head towards the floor, place both the hands behind head. Move the head 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.