Management

Chin Tuck (Flexibility)

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  1. Lie on your back on the floor, with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

  2. Gently flatten your neck toward the floor by moving your chin toward your chest. Don’t push your neck down too hard. Hold for 5 seconds.

  3. Repeat this exercise 3 times.

Woman lying on back doing neck glide exercise.

Author: Wheeler, Brooke

Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Elizabeth Oswald PT DPT

Online Medical Reviewer: Vinita Wadhawan Researcher

Date Last Reviewed: 02/01/2025

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