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Neck

Cervical Retraction with Extension

Combine a chin tuck with a gentle look-up to restore extension after prolonged flexion.

  • Mobility
  • Posture

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
8–10
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Form cues

  • Stay in a comfortable range
  • No forcing end-range

How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Sit tall and draw the head straight back into a chin tuck.
  2. While holding the tuck, gently look upward a short distance.
  3. Return the eyes to level, then relax the tuck.