Cervical Flexion + Extension
Dr. Miaken Zeigler demonstrates Cervical Flexion/Extension range of motion exercise. This is a core movement that should gradually increase in repetition.
Instructions:
Perform standing.
Lift your chest tall (power stance)
Roll your shoulders back and down.
Relax hands at your sides or internally rotate your shoulders and clasp hands behind you.
Tuck your chin, flex your chin forward.
Move back to center.
Extend your head back, folding the base of your head over each segment
At full extension, reach the top of your head to the middle of your back (which will open up your chest into full extension.
DO NOT MOVE PAST THE POINT OF PAIN
Keep your mouth closed.
Keep your eyes open.
Find your feet.
Give this a try and let Dr. Miaken know how you are doing with this exercise on your next office visit.