Upper CERVICAL SPINE stabilization EXTENDED VERSION: Best exercises for CRANIOCERVICAL Instability @MovementFunction

Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

UPDATED VERSION with more reps and better views of hand position at a slower speed. 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
1:30 Posture Correction
2:45 Cervical Retraction with Head Nod
5:46 Isometric Flexion Strengthening
7:38 Isometric Retraction Strengthening
9:06 Rotation with Chin Tuck/Nod
10:54 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

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Upper CERVICAL SPINE stabilization EXTENDED VERSION: Best exercises for CRANIOCERVICAL Instability

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