Swiss Ball Isometric Neck Flexion
Exercise Overview
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 flexorslongus collilongus capitisrectus capitis anteriorrectus capitis lateralis
Related Conditions
whiplash associated disorderneck associated disorderupper cross syndromethoracic outlet syndromebrachial plexopathyupper trapezius myalgiacervicogenic headaches
