Ball Chin Squeeze
PROP - An ordinary tennis ball
The beauty of this exercise is that the muscles that are strengthened are done so without any effortother than maintaining the ball under the chin with no particular concentration. This leaves the exerciser free to think about other things as he develops the most weakened and overlooked muscles in today’s electronic life-style, the deep neck flexors. This exercise is especially good for anyone who gets neck pain during desk work or computer activities. This simple isometric is done for as long as it can be sustained, often for more than ten minutes. It is repeated as often as possible. The exercise is the number three rated exercise for relieving persistent neck pain by patient surveys.
The information contained herein is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment in any manner. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition.The beauty of this exercise is that the muscles that are strengthened are done so without any effortother than maintaining the ball under the chin with no particular concentration. This leaves the exerciser free to think about other things as he develops the most weakened and overlooked muscles in today’s electronic life-style, the deep neck flexors. This exercise is especially good for anyone who gets neck pain during desk work or computer activities. This simple isometric is done for as long as it can be sustained, often for more than ten minutes. It is repeated as often as possible. The exercise is the number three rated exercise for relieving persistent neck pain by patient surveys.
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