Occipital Floor Release
Lie on your back with a rolled towel placed under your neck and breathe deeply. Move your neck up, then slowly resist the weight of your neck as it brings itself back down.
How to do the Occipital Floor Release
- Lie on your back with a rolled towel placed under your neck and breathe deeply. Move your neck up.
- Then slowly resist the weight of your neck as it brings itself back down.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Neck, Upper Back.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Neck Pain, Postural Kyphosis.
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