Flexibility
Flexibility
Stretch: Lateral Aspect of Neck
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A seated/standing neck stretch — pull the head laterally toward one shoulder to stretch the opposite side of the neck.
Detail
Target area: Lateral aspect of neck. (Diagram 1)
Steps:
- Sit or stand upright.
- Place your left hand on the upper right side of your head.
- Exhale, and slowly pull the left side of your head onto your left shoulder (lateral flexion).
- Hold the stretch and relax.
Key facts
- Position: sitting or standing upright.
- Action: lateral flexion of the neck (head pulled toward the shoulder by the opposite-side hand).
- Static stretch: hold and relax.
Connections
- Static Stretching — technique used.
- Sternocleidomastoid — neck musculature stretched.
- Stretch: Posterior Aspect of Neck — companion neck stretch.
Sources
Historical reference · reference manual (page cited)
p.476
Pages: 476.
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