Upper Cervical Rotations - Neck Mobility
Exercise Overview
Upper cervical rotations are a gentle neck mobility exercise designed to improve movement at the top joints of the cervical spine. They are commonly used to reduce stiffness, improve rotation mechanics, and support rehabilitation for neck pain and cervicogenic headache.
Muscles Involved
Suboccipital musclesSternocleidomastoidSplenius capitisSemispinalis capitisLongus colliLongus capitis
Related Conditions
Neck painCervical stiffnessCervicogenic headacheUpper cervical hypomobilityPostural neck dysfunctionWhiplash-associated disorder