Neck
Neck rotation
Mobility · Seated or standing
- How to do it
- Turn your head slowly to look over one shoulder, pause, return to center, then the other side.
- Dose
- 5 reps · each side
- What you should feel
- An easy turn, no pinching
- Common mistake
- Forcing past a comfortable range.
- Make it easier
- Turn only as far as is comfortable and stop well short of the end range.
- Avoid this movement if
- Turning your head causes dizziness or sharp pain.
Stop this movement if it causes sharp or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or dizziness.
Why it's here
Turning the head is a range most desk days never use. Keeping it easy keeps it available.
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- Upper trap and levator release · Seated
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