Four great Cervical Stretches
Cervical Stretch 1 of 4 (Levator Scapulae)
Levator Scapulae Stretch / cervical stretch 1 of 4: Neck stretches to prevent neck tightness, and to lengthen or increase range of motion the neck muscles after injury. This muscle is usually the most effected by trigger points, weakness, inflammation, and very susceptible to injury especially in automobile accidents. Furthermore, when this muscle is tight and inflamed may cause cervicogenic headaches. Occupations that usually aggravate or cause muscle tightness / inflammation: pharmacists, hair stylists, dentists, students, or individuals who sit at a desk or computer for long periods of time.
Cervical Stretch 2 of 4 (Upper Trapezius)
Upper Trapezius stretch, Cervical Stretch number 2 of 4 of neck stretches. This stretch helps prevent neck tightness / stiffness, neck pain, decreased mobility and range of motion, and is important for post trauma, such as, an automobile accidents or sports related injuries. This muscle can contribute to cervicogenic headaches. Occupations that usually aggravate or cause muscle tightness / inflammation: pharmacists, hair stylists, dentists, students, or individuals who sit at a desk or computer for long periods of time.
Cervical Stretch 3 of 4 (Scalene)
Scalene muscle stretch, Cervical Stretch number 3 of 4, neck stretches. This stretch helps to prevent tightness and stiffness of the neck that comes with age, it helps to decrease neck pain, reduce thoracic outlet symptoms, increase neck range of motion after trauma / sports injury or an automobile accident.
Cervical Stretch 4 of 4 (Sternocleidomastoid)
Sternocleidomastoid muscle stretch, Cervical Stretch number 4 of 4, neck stretches. Neck stretch to prevent tightness / stiffness of the anterior neck, reduce neck pain, symptoms of wry neck / torticollis, and decreased mobility and range of motion. In moderate to severe cases of whiplash from an automobile accident this muscle in addition to the posterior cervical muscles will be involved.