Is your head feeling too heavy?
Your neck sits directly on the first two bones of your spine, the atlas and the axis. These bones have some primary ligaments that keep your spine from falling into your spinal cord 😱. As we've talked about in previous emails, ligaments are a structure that connects two bones. This is why some people are told they have “loose ligaments” when they're hypermobile.
If these ligaments are too loose, your body will find other ways to try and build stability. One may be through creating significant tension in the muscles around your neck, leading to neck pain and tension headaches.
Creating stability in this region can be difficult, especially since headaches can be easily triggered. I recommend that my clients start with SMALL chin tucks. Not everyone can tolerate these, so if it triggers dizziness, skip this exercise. Check out the video linked below where I explain how to safely do a chin tuck.
Are chin tucks good? - It depends!
Everyone is different and every body behaves differently. While chin tucks may not be recommended for every situation, there are ways to make sure you perform the exercise safely with lots of support. I explain more on my recent reel and show you how!
Deep Neck & Core - Start out with Chin Tucks
The smallest movements can make the biggest difference when you're in pain. Give some small chin tucks a try and see if you can get some relief!
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