Jaw juts forward instead of head tilting back
The head should hinge from the base of the skull; jutting the jaw is compensation.
Overactive muscles
SCMSuboccipitals
Corrective work
Foam RollSuboccipitals (lacrosse ball)↗StretchSCM / scalene stretch↗Mobility · Upper Body
Neck Extension Stretch (Look Up)
Coaching cues
- Sit tall; gently tilt the head back to look at the ceiling
- Feel the stretch along the front of the neck — SCM and scalenes
- Hold 15 to 20 seconds; return slowly to neutral
- Avoid compressing the cervical spine; the stretch should feel gentle
Common faults 2
Going into pain — too much extension
People with cervical arthritis or stenosis should limit this range; stop at discomfort.
Overactive muscles
SuboccipitalsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollSuboccipitals (lacrosse ball)↗StretchChin Tuck (Cervical Retraction)↗