👉 There are numerous muscles involved in controlling and moving the neck, including the deep neck flexors, which are located along the anterior aspect of the cervical spine.

🔎 Research has shown that neck pain can be associated with changes in the way some of these muscles function, including reduced endurance and altered muscle activation. However, the relationship between muscle function and pain is complex and is not necessarily causal.

💪 For some people with neck pain, exercises targeting the neck flexor muscles may help improve muscle endurance, function, and symptoms. This test can be used to assess how long you can maintain the position before your endurance begins to fatigue.

📊 Previous research has reported average hold times of approximately 38.9 seconds for healthy males and 29.4 seconds for healthy females. These values can provide a general reference point, but they should not be viewed as a strict target or a measure of whether your neck is “healthy.” Test performance can vary based on age, training history, testing technique, and other factors.

✅ This exercise and many others are included in the 3-phase neck pain program here in the app. Here is a link for the program.

https://membership.rehabscience.com/programs/neck-pain?category_id=260344