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Stretch: Posterior Aspect of Neck

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Interlock the hands behind the head and pull forward until the chin rests on the chest, stretching the back of the neck.

Detail

Target area: Posterior aspect of neck. (Diagram 2)

Steps:

  1. Stand or sit upright.
  2. Interlock your hands on the back of your head near the crown.
  3. Exhale, and pull down on your head, and allow your chin to rest on your chest.
  4. Hold the stretch and relax.

Key facts

  • Position: standing or sitting upright.
  • Action: pull the head forward (chin to chest) with interlocked hands at the crown.
  • Static stretch: hold and relax.

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Historical reference · reference manual (page cited)
p.476
Pages: 476.

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