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neck side bending - beginner Neck exercise
  • Neck
  • beginner

neck side bending

alternating lateral cervical flexion in standing to improve neck mobility and stretch lateral musculature.

Starting position
standing
Joints
cervical spine
Muscles
upper trapezius, scalenes, sternocleidomastoid
Goal
mobility, stretching
Type
active

How it is done

Stand, head in neutral position. Bend the neck one side as ear touches the shoulder, back to starting position and bend another side. Repeat and alternate the direction.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.