Cervical CARS

Equipment Needed:

Open floor, chair, or yoga mat

Instructions:

1. Sit on the floor or in a chair
2. Begin with your head down, chin tucked toward the chest
3. Rotate your head to one side as you elevate your chin
4. Continue rotating your head to the “looking up” position ensuring that you turn your neck to look over your shoulder 
5. Finish the movement by performing the same motions in the opposite direction

Common Errors

• Not going through a full range of motion
• Not rotating (looking over your shoulder) as your head moves from the top or bottom position

Progressions / Regressions:

If this is too challenging:

• Try smaller ranges of motion

If you want more of a challenge:

• N/A