Cervical lordosis occurs when the spine in the neck area has an abnormal inward curvature. The cervical spine should present with a lordotic curve, but when it is exaggerated, cervical lordosis is the result. While the condition is not typically a health concern, it can cause the afflicted person's head to be pushed forward and slightly lower than normal. Cervical lordosis rarely requires treatment, but conservative therapies and exercise are often recommended to strengthen neck muscles in order to present a normal posture.
Reasons to Exercise the Neck
Neck exercises designed to increase motility and provide a greater range of motion and movement are ideal if you have cervical lordosis. These exercises relieve neck pain and stiffness, can resolve pinched nerves and arthritis and in general will strengthen your neck muscles and improve neck posture.
Neck Stretches
The following neck stretches will increase range of motion:
Bring your head and neck forward, then back, then look up at the ceiling.
Bring your right ear to your right shoulder and your left ear to your left shoulder. Rotate your head and neck from side to side.
Do stretches in sets of five. Breath normally while stretching to ensure that muscles in the neck relax.
Neck Exercises
Do the following neck exercises in conjunction with neck stretches. Neck exercises will make your neck stronger, which will ultimately serve to improve your head and neck posture:
Press your palms flat against your forehead and push them against your head while keeping your head still to resist the motion. Hold the position for five seconds, and repeat the exercise three times.
Place your hand against the side of your head and push as though you were trying to press your ear to your shoulder while resisting the motion. This position should also be held for five seconds, then relax.
Place both hands against the back of your head and attempt to push your head forward while resisting the motion. Hold for five seconds, then relax slowly. Finally, place your right hand against your right temple and attempt to turn your chin to your right shoulder while resisting the motion. Repeat with the left side of your head. Hold each position for five seconds, then relax slowly. Repeat this exercise three times.
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