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Cervical Extension AROM

Cervical Extension AROM: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Sit tall and slowly tip your head back to look toward the ceiling as far as comfortable. Hold briefly, then return to an upright position.

Body region
Neck
Position
Seated
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Range Of Motion

Used in home programs for

  • Cervical Spondylosis (Degenerative)
  • Mechanical Neck Pain / Cervical Strain

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