Cervical Spine [Neck] Training: Start Here

What is the Cervical Spine?

The cervical spine is the portion of the spine that runs from the base of the skull down to the shoulders. It consists of seven vertebrae, labeled C1-C7, that are stacked on top of each other, with intervertebral discs filling the space between each vertebra. The vertebra provides bony support to the head and neck, and the space between each vertebra allows for mobility of the neck. 

Understand: The cervical spine consists of seven joints, and joints are trainable.

What is Joint Specific Training? 

Training is the mechanism that stimulates change (+) by performing work.

Joint training is performing specific work that changes the physical state of the joint to have:

↑ Increased Joint Space

↑ Improved Connective Tissue Architecture + Load Bearing Capacity of Joint Capsule

↑ Increased Muscular Work Capacity  

Understand: Joints are plastic to training, and joint-specific training WILL elicit positive multifaceted effects to change the physical state of the joint in ways that increase: function, fitness, and health. 

Cervical Spine Training 

The video is week 1 of a 12-week cervical spine training protocol. Perform this training 1-2x per week, and if you want to continue onto week 2, sign up for the Cervical Spine Health Program.