Cervical spine extension range of movement

Physiotherapy

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cervical spine extension exercises.

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Sitting on a chair upright - back straight — Fig A

In sitting, imagine a piece of string is attached to the top of your head drawing you up towards the ceiling (Fig A).

In this position slowly tip your head backwards through the available range keeping your mouth relaxed (Fig B).

Repeat as directed by your physiotherapist

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