PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Cervical Retraction

Neck
Beginner
Bodyweight
3 sets of 10 reps
Reviewed by Dr. J Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Sit tall with a neutral spine.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Sit tall with a neutral spine.
  2. 2
    Slowly retract your head straight back, aligning ears over shoulders.
  3. 3
    Return to neutral. Repeat.
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Do
  • Perform slowly and controlled
Don't
  • Do not shrug the shoulders
Clinically used for
Cervical SpondylosisNeck PainPostural Correction

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