head/neck

The head and neck are involved in everything you do. Being able to see where you’re going and what you’re doing requires well functioning joints and muscles. Common problems in this area include neck stiffness, numbness and tingling into the arms, and other wrist/hand pains.

Muscles prone to tightness:

  1. Upper trapezius

  2. Levator scapula

  3. Suboccipitals

Muscles prone to WEAKNESS:

  1. Cervical spine extensor muscles (back of the neck)

  2. Deep neck flexors (along the front of your neck).

suggested exercises

Suboccipital Self Massage
60 seconds

Levator Scapula Stretch
2x30s each side

Deep Neck Flexor Isometric
5x10-30s hold

Upper Trap Stretch
30s each side

Cervical Spine Extension Isometric
5x10-60s hold

Neck Movements 101

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