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Cervical Controlled Articular Rotations - Left (C-Spine CARs)

Standing cervical CARs crossing arms across chest to isolate full-range neck flexion, rotation, lateral tilt, and extension to the left.

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Your Spine Is Stiffer Than You Think

Coaching notes

Cross arms over chest to stabilize torso and execute slow, max-range cervical controlled articular rotations in a counter-clockwise circle.

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1 min
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0 sec
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Movement sequence

  1. Cross arms over chest to stabilize torso.
  2. Execute slow, max-range cervical controlled articular rotations in a counter-clockwise circle.

What to check

  • Keep shoulders packed down and ribcage pinned neutral without swaying.
  • Trace the largest possible circle with the chin without forcing pain points.

Common mistakes

  • Avoid shrugging shoulders up or arching the lower back to compensate.

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