Neck Flexion Exercises and Stretches
IMPORTANT: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality discontinue and contact our office immediately. The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within and should not attempt to do so. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.
Neck Flexion - Hand Resistance (Stretch)Position: Seated or standing. Movement: Slowly tuck your chin and allow your head to drop down towards your chest. Apply slight pressure to the top of the head with either hand to increase the stretch. You should feel a stretching sensation in the neck and back. Hold for this position for ___ seconds*, return to the starting position, and repeat ___ times*. Repetitions and Sets: *See personalized exercise prescription sheet. 
Neck Flexion - Gravity ResistancePosition: Lay on back with head over edge of bed. Movement: Slowly allow the head to extend back and drop past the edge of the bed until a comfortable stretch in the front of the neck is felt. Allowing the mouth to open as the head is extended back will decrease pull on the anterior neck musculature. Then, bring the head back to the starting position and hold for a count of ___ seconds*. Important Tip: If you have problems with balance or dizziness, perform this stretch in the seated position. Repetitions and Sets: *See personalized exercise prescription sheet. |
Neck Flexion - Range of MotionPosition: Seated or standing. Movement: Slowly tuck your chin and allow your head to drop down towards your chest. Hold for this position for ___ seconds*, return to the starting position, and repeat ___ times*. Important Tip: If you have problems with balance or dizziness, perform this stretch in the seated position. Repetitions and Sets: *See personalized exercise prescription sheet.
Neck Flexion - Hand ResistancePosition: Seated or standing. Movement: The goal of this exercise is to contract the anterior neck muscles without allowing movement of the head. Place your hands on the front of the head. Then, gently push the head into your hands (as if bringing your head downwards to your chest). Provide enough resistance with your hand so that your head is not able to flex forward. Gradually increase the pressure with the head to a comfortable tolerance, hold this pressure for ___ seconds*, then gradually relax. Important Tip: If you have problems with balance or dizziness, perform this stretch in the seated position. Repetitions and Sets: *See personalized exercise prescription sheet. |
Neck Flexion - Pillow Exercise
Position:
Face wall will pillow between (fold in half if thin).
Movement:
The goal of this exercise is to contract the anterior neck muscles without allowing movement of the head. Gently push the head forward into the pillow. Gradually increase the pressure to a comfortable tolerance, hold this pressure for ___ seconds*, then gradually relax.
Important Tip:
If you have problems with balance or dizziness, perform this stretch in the seated position.
Repetitions and Sets:
*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.
Face wall will pillow between (fold in half if thin).
Movement:
The goal of this exercise is to contract the anterior neck muscles without allowing movement of the head. Gently push the head forward into the pillow. Gradually increase the pressure to a comfortable tolerance, hold this pressure for ___ seconds*, then gradually relax.
Important Tip:
If you have problems with balance or dizziness, perform this stretch in the seated position.
Repetitions and Sets:
*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.
