Chin tuck with rotation combines activation of the deep neck flexor muscles with gentle neck mobility. By maintaining a chin tuck while turning the head, the exercise helps improve cervical spine movement, promote better posture, and reduce neck stiffness. It is commonly prescribed for people with neck pain, postural dysfunction, or restricted neck rotation.
- Sit or stand upright with your shoulders relaxed.
- Look straight ahead and gently draw your chin straight backwards, creating a “double chin”.
- Maintain the chin tuck throughout the exercise.
- Slowly rotate your head to one side as far as comfortable while keeping your chin tucked.
- Return to the centre position.
- Repeat the movement to the opposite side.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed and breathe normally throughout the exercise.
- Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.