Cervical Extension
Caution—Avoid this stretch if you have any underlying neck problems.
• Sit comfortably in a straight-backed chair with feet flat on the floor. Grasp the sides of the chair for stability.
• Keep shoulders down and relaxed.
• Tilt your head back until you feel a stretch in the front of the neck.
• Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
• Return to neutral.
• Repeat 3 to 5 times.
BENEFITS
• Stretches the cervical spine
• Stretches the muscles at the front of the neck
• Counteracts forward-bending tasks
TIP
• Make sure your head is tilted straight back, not to either side.