Supine Head Drop

Exercise Overview

This is an assisted cervical extension range of motion exercise. Start by lying down on a bench face up with a rolled up towel placed at the base of your skull. Slowly extend the neck to allow the head to drop off the surface of the bench as tolerated. Hold for up to 20-30 seconds as required.

Muscles Involved

Cervical SpineCervical DiscDeep Neck FlexorsSternocleidomastoid

Related Conditions

Cervical Disc Herniation / Cervical Radiculopathy

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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