04/18/2025
🧠 The Importance of Strengthening Often-Neglected Muscles to Prevent Injury🎯 Part 2: Deep Neck Flexors • Gluteus Medius • Tibialis Anterior
Your body’s support system is only as strong as its most forgotten muscles! In Part 2 of our series, we’re focusing on three critical—but commonly overlooked—areas that help with posture, balance, and movement control:
🔹 Deep Neck Flexors
Chin Tucks: Sit or stand with good posture. Gently draw your chin straight back (like you’re making a double chin). Hold for 5–10 seconds.
Head Nods: Lie on your back with a small towel under your head. Slowly nod your head forward as if saying “yes,” using only your deep neck muscles.
Wall Angels: Stand with your back against a wall. Raise and lower your arms in a slow, controlled motion to form a "V" and "W," keeping your head, shoulders, and back in contact with the wall.
🔹 Gluteus Medius
Clamshells: Lie on your side with your knees bent and feet together. Open your top knee like a clamshell while keeping your feet touching.
🔹 Tibialis Anterior
Resisted Dorsiflexion: Use a resistance band around your foot. Pull your toes toward you against the resistance to strengthen your ankle and shin.
✅ Tip: These exercises are especially helpful if you sit at a desk, use screens frequently, or experience low back or ankle pain.
Stay tuned for Part 3 coming soon!
