Persistent neck pain is often more than local stiffness: patients may present with postural neck ache or cervicogenic headache, where the deep flexors stop doing their share and the superficial muscles take over.
Craniocervical flexion fits that stage of care, when the goal is to restore low-load control at the top of the neck before returning to longer work, driving, and screen time.
What this involves
- Lie on your back, knees bent. Place the pressure cuff behind your neck, filling the hollow under the base of the skull
- Inflate it to the target pressure. That is your baseline
- Nod gently, as if saying a slow yes, or bringing your chin towards your throat. The head does not lift off the surface
How much
Start with a small amount of practice, keep the sessions brief, and build gradually over a few weeks if it stays comfortable.
Demo video
Further reading
Safety note
Dizziness, visual disturbance, or symptoms into both arms: stop and tell us
This is educational information to help people understand their options; it is not a substitute for a proper healthcare assessment. An accurate diagnosis is required for effective treatment. If pain or symptoms are ongoing, the worst thing you can do is nothing — seek professional counsel and assessment rather than self-treating indefinitely from a blog post.
This content is educational and does not replace individual clinical assessment.