Chapter 16: Corrective Strategies for the Cervical Spine

Question 1

What are the key Muscles Associated with the Cervical Spine?

Answer 1

Cervical extensors (erector spinae and suboccipitals)
Deep cervical flexors
Levator scapulae
Pectoralis minor
Rhomboids
Scalenes
Sternocleidomastoid
Trapezius

Question 2

What bone of the cervical spine is considered a “floating” bone?

Answer 2

Hyoid

Question 3

How many muscles are located in the cervical spine region and shoulder complex?

Answer 3

More than 30

Question 4

Which of the following are key compensations to observe at the cervical spine during a loaded push assessment?

Answer 4

Elevated shoulders

Excessive extension

Question 5

When forward head is observed during assessment, which of the following is most appropriate to static stretch?

Answer 5

SCM

Question 6

What is the most common neck injury in athletes?

Answer 6

muscle strain

Question 7

The head weighs approximately 10 to 12 pounds. However, when the neck is flexed 60 degrees, such as when looking down at a cell phone, how many pounds of stress does this place on the neck?

Answer 7

60 lbs

Question 8

Intervertebral discs make up what percentage of the height of a healthy spine?

Answer 8

25%

Question 9

When performing a static postural assessment on a client, the fitness professional notes that the client demonstrates a forward head posture. What muscle group is most likely shortened and overactive?

Answer 9

Suboccipitals

Question 10

How can sustained forward head posture also contribute to the development of TMJ (jaw) disorders?

Answer 10

Causing alteration of length-tension relationships in the head and neck

Question 11

To help correct a client’s forward head posture, the Corrective Exercise Specialist recommends that the client perform the chin tuck exercise. What primary muscle(s) are targeted when performing this exercise?

Answer 11

Deep cervical flexors

Question 12

At 45 degrees, how many pounds of stress are added to the head?

Answer 12

49 lbs