Isometric Exercises
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.