Lower Cervical Extension with Upper Stabilization

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 part. It helps to teach the muscles to move the segments of the neck separately while still stabilizing the head and neck.



Instructions

• Bring head forward and backward moving only at the base of the neck.
• Your fingers should not move during this motion.
• Sit in a chair with good posture with your middle finger at the base of the skull and your middle finger at the crease of your neck.
• Do not allow your index finger to 'sink' into your neck.
• Do not experience any pain or strain.

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