Anterior Extension Splenius Capitis Stretch
Gently drop the chin to the chest. You should feel a stretch in the neck that follows all the way down to the shoulder blades. Resist against your hands creating tension on the head for five seconds. Then relax into the stretch for 15 seconds.
What helps Splenius capitis pain?
Effective management of neck pain should include exercises that focus on activating Semispinalis Cervicis as well as stretching and myofascial release of the splenius capitis .
What causes Splenius capitis muscle pain?
The onset of pain is often caused by motor vehicular trauma, blunt trauma, falls, and, in particular, postural situations where superior and inferior lateral oblique movements of the head on the neck occur.
