Neck Lateral Flexion

Technique

Sit or stand upright with good posture. Slowly tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear toward your shoulder without shrugging. Hold briefly, feeling a stretch or contraction along the side of your neck, then return to center. Repeat on the other side, moving slowly and under control throughout.

Steps

1. Sit or stand upright with good posture
2. Slowly tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear toward your shoulder without shrugging
3. Hold briefly, feeling a stretch or contraction along the side of your neck
4. Return to center under control
5. Repeat on the other side, moving slowly throughout

Common mistakes

• Shrugging the shoulder up to meet the ear instead of keeping it down
• Jerking the head over quickly instead of moving slowly and deliberately
• Rotating the head forward or backward instead of a pure side-to-side tilt

Variations

• Neck lateral flexion with light manual resistance from your own hand for added load
• Neck lateral flexion with a band anchored to the side for progressive resistance
• Neck lateral flexion isometric hold, pressing head against hand without moving

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