Cervical CAR
Exercise Overview
Cervical CAR is a controlled neck mobility exercise designed to improve joint motion, body awareness, and neuromuscular control throughout the cervical spine. It is commonly used to maintain or restore neck mobility and to help identify painful or restricted movement directions.
Muscles Involved
SternocleidomastoidUpper trapeziusLevator scapulaeScalenesSplenius capitisSemispinalis capitisLongus colliLongus capitisSuboccipital muscles
Related Conditions
Neck stiffnessCervical mobility deficitsMechanical neck painPostural neck strainCervicogenic headacheWhiplash recoveryUpper crossed syndrome