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Upper Neck Head Nod

These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.

Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.

Purpose

To stretch upper neck at base of skull.

Steps

1. Sit upright in a chair and place fingertips on chin.
2. Tuck in chin and draw back of head forward.
3. You should feel the stretch at the base of your skull.
4. Hold for 3-5 seconds.
5. Repeat 5 times.

Tips

• Use your fingers to help guide your forward motion.