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neck rotation isometric with hand resistance same side - beginner Neck exercise
  • Neck
  • beginner

neck rotation isometric with hand resistance same side

apply hand to chin on rotation side, attempt rotation against hand resistance, maintain position, then release and repeat.

Starting position
standing, sitting
Joints
cervical spine
Muscles
upper trapezius, scalenes, sternocleidomastoid
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
resisted, isometric

How it is done

Sit or stand with place one hand on chin on same side of rotation. Try to rotate the head in the direction of hand, against the resistance of hand. Release the stretch to starting position and repeat.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.