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Neck

Gentle Cervical Range of Motion

Pain-free neck motion in all directions to reduce stiffness after irritation or injury.

  • Mobility
  • Recovery

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
5 each direction
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Form cues

  • Stop short of sharp pain
  • Move slowly

How to do it

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

  1. Sit tall with shoulders down.
  2. Slowly turn your head left and right within a comfortable range.
  3. Then tip one ear toward each shoulder without shrugging.
  4. Finally, look gently up and down if pain-free.
  5. Return to center between each direction.