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Cervical Sidebending Restriction

Cervical - Mobility

Limited cervical sidebending is often linked to tight scalenes, upper trapezius, or levator scapulae.

Biomechanical Mechanism

Soft tissue tightness and joint restriction reduce sidebending range.

Clinical Rationale

Limited sidebending increases cervical strain and can alter head posture.

Practical Solution

Restore sidebending mobility and reduce soft tissue tension.

Common Compensations

Progression

  1. Level 1: Low-load ROM
  2. Level 2: End-range control
  3. Level 3: Functional integration

Regression

Red Flags

Differential Diagnosis

Related Patterns

Related Exercises

Related Assessments

Evidence

Level: limited

Evidence for improving cervical sidebending with exercise and manual therapy is limited; clinical approach is based on mobility and soft tissue principles.

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