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neck rotation - beginner Neck exercise
  • Neck
  • beginner

neck rotation

rotate head against theraband resistance to strengthen neck rotators

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

How it is done

Stand, head in neutral position. Rotate the neck to one side, back to starting position and rotate another side. Repeat and alternate direction.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.