NECK FLEXION:
GRAVITY RESISTANCE

POSITION:

Lay on back with head over edge of bed.

DESCRIPTION:

Slowly allow the head to extend back and drop past the edge of the bed until a comfortable stretch in the front of the neck is felt. Allowing the mouth to open as the head is extended back will decrease pull on the anterior neck musculature. Then, bring the head back to the starting position and hold for a count of ___ seconds.

Repeat this sequence ___ times.
Perform ___ times per day.
Perform ___ days per week.

CAUTION: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality, immediately discontinue and contact our office as soon as possible.

NOTE: The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.