Swiss Ball Isometric Neck Flexion

SWISS BALL ISOMETRIC NECK FLEXION

The swiss ball isometric neck flexion 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

Related conditions:

• whiplash associated disorder

• neck associated disorder

• upper cross syndrome

• thoracic outlet syndrome

• brachial plexopathy

• upper trapezius myalgia

• cervicogenic headaches

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