Side Lying Neck Rotation

Cervical SpineCervical Strengthening
Written By David Song

SIDE LYING NECK ROTATION

The side lying neck rotation exercise is used to strengthen the rotators of the neck. Start by lying on your side on a padded surface like an exercise mat or yoga mat. Hold your neck in neutral alignment to start. Begin to rotate your neck until you are looking at the ceiling. Do so without allowing the head to drop towards the floor or raise towards the ceiling. Rotate back to a neutral position to complete a repetition.

Muscles involved:

  • SCM (sternocleido mastoid)

  • scalenes

  • levator scapulae

  • upper trapezius

Related conditions:

  • text neck

  • upper cross syndrome

  • upper trapezius myalgia

  • cervicogenic headaches

  • brachial plexopathy

  • thoracic outlet syndrome

  • crick in the neck

  • neck strain

  • whiplash associated disorder

  • neck associated disorder

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