Anterior Cervical Strengthening Supine
Professional Rationale
This is a higher level stabilization exercise for those with chronic degenerative changes or a chronic instability.
Client Rationale
This is a cervical stabilization exercise that helps to strengthen the front muscles of the neck while the head is moving - ie. it strengthens the dynamic stabilizers.
Instructions
- Return to start position and repeat to the opposite side.
- Lie on your back with your head hanging over the back of the bed.
- Tuck your chin in, turn to the right, then lift your head slightly.
- Keep your chin tucked throughout the exercise.
- Do not allow the chin to poke forward or the shoulders to move forward or upwards at all.
- Do not clench the teeth or tighten the jaw. Only lift as far as it feels easy to control and hold this position.
- Do not hold at the point at which strain is felt.
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