SIDE LYING CHIN TUCK

This exercise is an intermediate level neck strengthening exercise that targets the deep neck flexor muscles as well as the lateral flexors in an isometric hold. This exercise is helpful for issues like neck pain and headaches, and is helpful for those who participate in contact sports like Brazilian Jiu Jutsu or Rugby.

Muscles Involved:

• Deep Neck Flexors

• Scalenes

• Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

• Upper Trapezius

Related Conditions:

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)

• Brachial Plexopathy

• Upper Cross Syndrome

• Forward Head Posture

• Text Neck / Nerd Neck

• Cervical Disc Herniation

• TMJ Syndrome

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