Cervical Sidebend Mobility

cervical exercises Lateral neck musculature

Controlled side-bending to improve neck mobility.

Execution

1. Sit or stand tall with shoulders relaxed
2. Side-bend the head toward one shoulder
3. Pause briefly at end range
4. Return to center and repeat on the other side
5. Perform 2-3 sets of 5-8 reps each direction

Cues

• Keep nose facing forward
• Avoid shoulder elevation

Common Errors

• Rotation during sidebend
• Shrugging

Progressions

• Add gentle overpressure

Related Patterns

• cervical sidebending restriction
• forward head posture
• upper crossed syndrome