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Neck Flexion Stretch

Neck Flexion Stretch

Neck Full GymNO EQUIPMENT Stretching
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Primary musclesNeck
EquipmentFull Gym، NO EQUIPMENT
LevelStretching
Suggested3 × 8–12

Overview

How to Neck Flexion Stretch: Gently lower your head forward so your chin moves toward your chest. Let the weight of your head create a mild stretch along the back of your neck. Hold for 5-10 seconds, then come back to the starting position. Complete 3-5 repetitions.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Neck stretches are also used in physical therapy to help rehabilitate the neck muscles, joints and bones. Neck stretches aim to improve the strength, tone and flexibility of the neck muscles. They also help the ligaments around the neck joints become more flexible and tolerate greater stress in the area.

  2. 2

    When the head and shoulders move forward because of poor posture, certain muscles in the chest and neck may shorten and tighten over time. This can reinforce the poor posture that is contributing to neck pain. Neck stretching exercises can help release postural muscles and may reduce neck pain.

Muscles worked

Target

Semispinalis Capitis، Spinalis Capitis، Spinalis Cervicis، Longissimus Capitis، Levator Scapula، Splenius Capitis، Splenius Cervitis، Sternothyroideus، Trapezius

Muscles worked — Neck Flexion Stretch

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