Help Forward Head Posture and alleviate the discomfort associated with forward head posture through this Suboccipital Stretch, a precise and gentle exercise aimed at releasing tension in the suboccipital muscles located at the base of your skull. This stretch is crucial for those who experience neck stiffness and headaches due to prolonged computer use, smartphone browsing, or other activities that encourage poor neck positioning. By targeting these key areas, the Suboccipital Stretch helps realign your posture and restore natural neck curvature.

In This Video:

Detailed guidance on how to correctly perform the Suboccipital Stretch, focusing on gentle pressure and sustained holds to effectively soften and lengthen the muscles beneath the base of the skull.

- Techniques for enhancing the effectiveness of the stretch, including positioning tips and how to apply mild pressure using your fingers to deepen the stretch without causing discomfort.

- The benefits of the Suboccipital Stretch go beyond mere tension relief; this exercise is pivotal for improving overall neck function, reducing the incidence of tension headaches, and correcting forward head posture.

- Regular practice can lead to significant improvements in spinal alignment and contribute to long-term neck health.

Explore the Suboccipital Stretch with us, learning the optimal way to perform this important exercise to help counteract the effects of forward head posture and maintain a healthy, pain-free neck.

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If you start to develop pain consult a Physical Therapist or another Health Care Provider. Stay Safe and get stronger faster.

Starting and progression points are suggestions to keep in mind, not everyone is the same! Work at your own pace and increase duration of holds to slowly increase to what works for you.

Host: Dr. Mathew Kovalchick, DPT, OCS
Editor: Maria Lujan Migliorini
Copyrights: PhysioSpace

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