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The extensor muscles of the neck are responsible for holding the head up. 
PainAnswersFaceDown.BMP (368254 bytes) To check these muscles:

First, lie down on a bed with your hands out front as shown.

PainAnswersCextAdv.jpg (26957 bytes) Next, lift your head from the base of the neck without poking out your chin. Your face should remain parallel with the bed. Make sure your neck is kept straight and doesn't bend up top. Count to 15.
PainAnswersChinOut.jpg (21228 bytes) This is an example of cheating !

 

If you get a significant increase in headaches, numbness, or other symptoms, STOP !

 
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