How to Do
How to Do Scalene Stretch in Standing Active
The scalene stretch in standing active should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the scalene stretch in standing active.
Beginning
Beginning Scalene Muscle Stretch
1. Begin by standing or sitting in a neutral position.
2. Begin by gently turning your head towards your right shoulder to stretch your left scalene. Take it as far as you can comfortably go.
Movement
Scalene Muscle Stretch Movement
1. Just moving your head in this direction will stretch some of your neck muscles.
2. Once you've reached the conclusion of your side tilting, softly and slowly twist your head to the left, gazing slightly over your left shoulder. Hold this position for a few moments.
3. The next step is to extend or slightly tilt your chin up so that you experience a pulling feeling in your anterior scalenes under the front side of your left side of your neck.
4. Maintain this position for around 30 seconds.
Benefits
Scalene Muscle Stretch Benefits
The anterior and middle scalene muscles raise the first rib while flexing and laterally bending the neck to the same side.
Exercise Aliases
Stretches for Neck, Exercises for Neck.
