Cervical Stabilization - Seated Extension

Professional Rationale
A neuromuscular re-education exercise for the cervical stabilizers. Can also be helpful when the CT junction is hypomobile as it helps to engage the lower cervical segments.

Client Rationale
The deep stabilizers of the neck often become weak and inhibited with postural muscle imbalances and injury. This exercise teaches your body how to move the lower part of the neck while stabilizing the upper back. It helps to teach the muscles to move the segments of the neck separately while still stabilizing the head and neck.



Instructions

• Sit in a chair, with forearms supporting your upper body, round out your upper back.
• Move only at the base of the neck.
• Keeping upper back rounded bring your head back, while keeping your chin tucked in.
• Do not allow any movement at the upper back during this exercise.

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