How to Do
How to Do Seated Scalene Stretch Static
The seated scalene stretch static 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 seated scalene stretch static.
Beginning
Beginning Seated Scalene Stretch
Static stretching entails moving a muscle as far as it will go without causing pain.
Movement
Seated Scalene Stretch Movement
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. Just moving your head in this direction will stretch some of your neck muscles.
3. 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.
4. The next step is to extend or slightly tilt your chin up so that you experience a pulling feeling in your anterior scalene under the front side of your left side of your neck.
Benefits
Seated Scalene Stretch Benefits
The scalene stretch can be done in a sitting or standing posture, with or without assistance from a partner, to help increase neck range of motion. The Scalene muscle assists in breathing by lifting the rib cage. It also helps with neck rotation and flexion of the upper spinal column.
Exercise Aliases
Stretches for Neck, Stretches for Neck Pain.
