We show these as active exercises. Usually they should be done by the person himself.
If any help is given it should be very gentle, with no force, especially when exercising a stiff neck.
NECK |
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Turn head to left and to right, |
side to side, |
up and down, |
and back and forward. |
TRUNK |
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Bend back. |
Bend forward. |
Bend sideways. |
Twist. |
UPPER BACK (shoulder blades): |
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Bringing shoulders forward, pulls the shoulder blades wide apart. |
Pulling shoulders back, pushes the shoulder blades close together. |
Pull shoulders up toward ears. Push shoulders down. |
RIBS |
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Breathe in deeply |
| Breathe out deeply. See how long you can whistle or blow.
(Blow a whistle or blow up a balloon.) |
JAW |
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Pull jaw back, |
and push forward. |
Open mouth wide. |
Move jaw to one side, |
and then to the other side. |
This page was updated:04 Apr 2024