1. BRUGGER’S EXERCISE
Stand up straight with your hands at your sides. Begin by bending your elbows slightly as you rotate your arms outward. Slowly pull your shoulders back and down as you gently retract your head. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions
2. HEAD RETRACTION
Begin by tucking your chin slightly then draw head upward toward the ceiling in a straight-line movement. Pause at end range for 4 seconds before returning to starting position. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions. This can also be performed in the seated position.
3. FLOOR ANGELS
Begin lying face up on floor with knees bent. Place arms with elbows bent comfortably on the floor with palms facing up. Slide arms upward above your head while maintaining forearm contact with floor. Do not let your back arch upward. Slowly return to start position and repeat. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.
4. CRANIO-CERVICAL FLEXION
Begin by lying face up with knees bent. Slowly lower chin down in a head-nodding motion as you simultaneously lift head approximating the chin towards chest. Pause and hold for 5-10 seconds before returning to the starting position. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.
5. BLACKBURN T
Begin lying face down. Arms should be extended shoulder level with thumbs pointing up. A pillow, or rolled towel, may be placed under forehead for comfort. Lift arms upward squeezing shoulder blades together. Neck muscles should remain relaxed. Hold for 5 seconds. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.
6. BLACKBURN Y
Begin lying face down. Arms should be extended above shoulder level with thumbs pointing up. A pillow, or rolled towel, may be placed under forehead for comfort. Lift arms upward squeezing shoulder blades together. Neck muscles should remain relaxed. Hold for 4 seconds. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.