Cervical Isometrics

In this video I am demonstrating cervical isometrics exercises. This is great for improving cervical stability and motor control for headaches, neck pain, and arm tingling. Rotation Instructions: 1) Sit comfortably in a chair in upright, tall posture. Make sure your chin is parallel to the floor. Place your LEFT hand on the LEFT temple. 2) Keeping your tall posture and gently try rotating your head to the LEFT while resisting the motion with your hand so no motion occurs. Hold for the prescribed amount of time. 3) Repeat the prescribed repetitions on the LEFT. Then repeat to the RIGHT. Repeat exercise as prescribed by your physical therapist. Side Bend Instructions: 1) Sit comfortably in a chair in upright, tall posture. Make sure your chin is parallel to the floor. Place your LEFT hand on the LEFT temple. 2) Keeping your tall posture and gently try bend your head to the LEFT while resisting the motion with your hand so no motion occurs (LEFT ear to LEFT shoulder). Hold for the prescribed amount of time. 3) Repeat the prescribed repetitions on the LEFT. Then repeat to the RIGHT. Repeat exercise as prescribed by your physical therapist. Extension Instructions: 1) Sit comfortably in a chair in upright, tall posture. Make sure your chin is parallel to the floor. Place either hand on the back of your head. 2) Keeping your tall posture and gently press the back of your head into your hand while resisting the motion with your hand so no motion occurs. Make sure to keep the chin parallel to the floor. Hold for the prescribed amount of time. 3) Repeat the prescribed repetitions. Repeat exercise as prescribed by your physical therapist. Flexion Instructions: 1) Sit comfortably in a chair in upright, tall posture. Make sure your chin is parallel to the floor. Place either hand on your forehead. 2) Keeping your tall posture and gently press the forehead into your hand while resisting the motion with your hand so no motion occurs. Make sure to keep the chin parallel to the floor. Hold for the prescribed amount of time. 3) Repeat the prescribed repetitions. Repeat exercise as prescribed by your physical therapist. Tips: -You MUST keep your head in neutral the entire time! Do not let your head tilt to the side, tilt backward, or fall forward. -You MUST keep your posture tall and upright throughout the exercise. -Use the amount of force that has been prescribed (25%, 50%, 100%, etc). -Be gentle! This is not meant to be an aggressive, forceful exercise. DISCLAIMER: This video is not to be used as medical advice or a treatment plan, and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. This video should not be used to self diagnose or self treat any medical or physical condition. Consult with your healthcare professional before attempting any exercise program. If any exercise promotes pain, refrain from performing that exercise and seek professional medical attention