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Cervical Spine - 5

Strengthening: Isometric Lateral Bending (in neutral)

Using light pressure from fingertips, press into side of head above ear. Resist bending head sideways.

Hold: 3 - 5 seconds

Repeat: 10 times, both directions

Do: 1 - 2 sessions per day.



Cervical Spine - 6

Strengthening: Isometric Rotation (in neutral)

Using light pressure from fingertips, press into temple / forehead area. Resist turning head.

Hold: 3 – 5 seconds

Repeat: 10 times, both directions

Do: 1 – 2 sessions per day.



Cervical Spine - 7

Strengthening: Isometric Flexion (in neutral)

Using light pressure with fingertips at forehead, resist bending head forward.

Hold: 3 - 5 seconds

Repeat: 10 times, both directions

Do: 1 - 2 sessions per day.



Cervical Spine - 8

Strengthening: Isometric Extension (in neutral)

Using light pressure with fingertips at back of head, resist backward bending of head.

Hold: 3 - 5 seconds

Repeat: 10 times, both directions

Do: 1 – 2 sessions per day.

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