Seated Cervical Stabilization

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.
• Extend your head back while keeping your chin tucked in.
• Return to start position.
• Start seated in a chair with your hand on your chin.
• Do not overextend.
• Do not experience any pain.

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