Swiss Ball Neck Rotation

SWISS BALL NECK ROTATION

The swiss ball neck rotation 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

  • Scalenes

  • Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

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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