Prone Cervical Stabilization with Rotation 2

Professional Rationale
This is a higher level stabilization exercise for those with chronic degenerative changes or a chronic instability.

Client Rationale
This is an exercise that helps to strengthen the deep cervical stabilizers. It teaches the body to extend the head without getting into a head forward position, reversing the poor neuromuscular firing pattern.



Instructions

• Tuck your chin in and 'lengthen out' your neck.
• Turn your head to one side about halfway then extend your head.
• Repeat to opposite side.
• Keep your chin tucked the entire time.
• Lie on your stomach with your upper body propped up your forearms.
• Do not experience any pain.
• Do not overextend.

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