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neck side bend isometric 1 - beginner Neck exercise
  • Neck
  • beginner

neck side bend isometric 1

isometric neck lateral flexion with manual resistance, holding against hand pressure to strengthen neck muscles.

Starting position
standing
Joints
cervical spine
Muscles
levator scapulae, scalenes, sternocleidomastoid
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
resisted, isometric

How it is done

Stand and neck should be in neutral position. Bend the head to one side and place one hand on same side of bend head. Further bend the neck in the direction of hand against the resistance of hand. 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.