Neck Exercises
Isometric Neck Exercises
From a neutral position gently contract your neck muscles against the resistance by your hand on the head in the following positions; forward, backward, side bending.
Deep Neck Flexor Exercise
Deep Neck Flexor Exercise
- Lay on your back on a flat surface (you can place your head on a folded towel for more support).
- Lips together, teeth apart and tongue resting on the roof of your mouth.
- Draw your shoulders down and back without pushing your chest up, hold the shoulders in this position throughout the exercise.
- Gently drop you chin onto your throat and hold it there for 10 seconds. The aim is to nod the head forward without moving the neck.
- After 10 seconds relax the head but not the shoulders.
- Repeat steps 4 & 5 as many as 10 times but not beyond the point where you feel the muscles fatigue.