Chin Nodding in Sitting

In sitting, instruct the patient to palpate the muscles in the front of the neck.
Then instruct the patient in using the deep neck flexors by nodding their chin down slightly towards their chest. Explain to the patient to try to avoid activating the superficial muscles that their are feeling in the front of the neck.
Emphasize tucking the chin toward the chest rather than bending the head forward. Little actual movement of the head should occur if done correctly.
The patient may feel a slight stretch at the base of their head.
They hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3-5 times.