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