Neck · Mid recovery
Cervical Extension with Towel
How to do it
Sit tall holding a rolled towel behind your neck with an end in each hand. Tip your head back against gentle resistance from the towel, then return to an upright position.
- Body region
- Neck
- Position
- Seated
- Equipment
- Towel
- Recovery phase
- Mid recovery
- Purpose
- Strengthening
Used in home programs for
- Cervical Spondylosis (Degenerative)
- Mechanical Neck Pain / Cervical Strain
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