SWISS BALL ISOMETRIC NECK FLEXION

The swiss ball isometric neck flexion exercise is used to strengthen the deep neck flexor muscles. Start by placing your forehead against a swiss ball that is placed at roughly head height against a wall. Lean forwards while stepping backwards and maintaining a neutral spine in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. Hold for up to 30 seconds to complete a repetition.

Muscles involved:

• Deep neck flexors

  • longus colli

  • longus capitis

  • rectus capitis anterior

  • rectus capitis lateralis

Related conditions:

• whiplash associated disorder

• neck associated disorder

• upper cross syndrome

• thoracic outlet syndrome

• brachial plexopathy

• upper trapezius myalgia

• cervicogenic headaches

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