Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 51 minutes ago
UPDATED VERSION with more reps and better view of hand placement at a slower speed: youtu.be/3tXfAfR_wuA
These are excellent, gentle exercises for strengthening the muscles that support the upper cervical spine at the occipito-atlanto-axial joints (C0-C1 and C1-C2) and posture correction to maintain neutral spinal alignment. Be sure you are doing all the exercises with good posture.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Posture Correction
1:59 Chin Tuck/Cervical Retraction
2:40 Chin Tuck with Head Nod
3:21 Isometric Flexion Strengthening
4:14 Isometric Retraction Strengthening
4:45 Rotation with Chin Tuck/Nod
5:59 Deep Neck Flexor Training
Essential Related Video Links:
Posture: youtu.be/rk7DB7q8frM
Cervical stabilization: youtu.be/2fTvfpcSdX4
Cervical Stab Part 2: youtu.be/Hjpcyx4rJ1Q
Lower Cervical Stabilization: youtu.be/ccFXfeRSoLo
Cervical Spine Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3ggWrvWXyDJVrzhPt426qDB7wCrsFqo
Groove EasySleeper Pillow Review: youtu.be/Kg5T0cYg74M
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UPDATED VERSION with more reps and better view of hand placement at a slower speed: youtu.be/3tXfAfR_wuA
These are excellent, gentle exercises for strengthening the muscles that support the upper cervical spine at the occipito-atlanto-axial joints (C0-C1 and C1-C2) and posture correction to maintain neutral spinal alignment. Be sure you are doing all the exercises with good posture.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Posture Correction
1:59 Chin Tuck/Cervical Retraction
2:40 Chin Tuck with Head Nod
3:21 Isometric Flexion Strengthening
4:14 Isometric Retraction Strengthening
4:45 Rotation with Chin Tuck/Nod
5:59 Deep Neck Flexor Training
Essential Related Video Links:
Posture: youtu.be/rk7DB7q8frM
Cervical stabilization: youtu.be/2fTvfpcSdX4
Cervical Stab Part 2: youtu.be/Hjpcyx4rJ1Q
Lower Cervical Stabilization: youtu.be/ccFXfeRSoLo
Cervical Spine Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ3ggWrvWXyDJVrzhPt426qDB7wCrsFqo
Groove EasySleeper Pillow Review: youtu.be/Kg5T0cYg74M
Please leave questions or comments below and I'll get back to you. Thank you for clicking the thumbs up button and subscribing to the channel! Every like and subscribe helps YouTube promote the video for other viewers who could benefit from this video. Click the notification bell to stay current on new videos.
** This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a healthcare provider for guidance about any specific medical condition and before doing anything contained in these videos. The viewer is solely responsible for all outcomes of the use of this material.
