SUPINE HEAD DROP

This is an assisted cervical extension range of motion exercise. Start by lying down on a bench face up with a rolled up towel placed at the base of your skull. Slowly extend the neck to allow the head to drop off the surface of the bench as tolerated. Hold for up to 20-30 seconds as required.

Structures Involved:

• Cervical Spine

  • Cervical Disc

• Deep Neck Flexors

• Sternocleidomastoid

Related Conditions:

• Cervical Disc Herniation / Cervical Radiculopathy

Exercise Equipment:

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