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  2. Williams Flexion Exercises - Wikipedia

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    These exercises were performed in the supine position on a floor or other flat surface. There were variations, but the primary maneuver is to grab the legs and pull the knees up to the chest and hold them there for several seconds. The patient then relaxes, drops the legs down and repeats the exercise again. [citation needed]

  3. Spinal precautions - Wikipedia

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    [4] [5] [6] The majority of spinal cord injuries are to the cervical spine (neck, 52%), followed by the thoracic (upper back) and lumbar (lower back) spine. [4] Cervical spinal cord injuries can result in tetraplegia or paraplegia , depending on severity. [ 6 ]

  4. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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    This is a compound exercise that also involves the triceps and the front deltoids, also recruits the upper and lower back muscles, and traps. The bench press is the king of all upper body exercises and is one of the most popular chest exercises in the world. It is the final exercise in 'The big 3'.

  5. Back pain - Wikipedia

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    These exercises are associated with better patient satisfaction, although they have not been shown to provide functional improvement. [11] However, one review found that exercise is effective for chronic back pain but not for acute pain. [53] Exercise should be performed under the supervision of a healthcare professional. [53]

  6. GALS screen - Wikipedia

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    "Bend your left ear down towards your left shoulder and then your right ear down towards your right shoulder" to test for pain free cervical spine lateral flexion. Now test for stiffness or pain flexing or extending the cervical spine: "bend your neck forwards to try to touch your chin against your chest." "bend your neck back to lift your chin."

  7. Forward head posture - Wikipedia

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    Forward head posture (FHP) [1] is an excessively kyphotic (hunched) thoracic spine. It is clinically recognized as a form of repetitive strain injury. [citation needed] The posture can occur in dentists, [2] surgeons, [3] and hairdressers, [4] or people who spend time on electronic devices.

  8. Neck - Wikipedia

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    The neck is the part of the body in many vertebrates that connects the head to the torso. It supports the weight of the head and protects the nerves that transmit sensory and motor information between the brain and the rest of the body. Additionally, the neck is highly flexible, allowing the head to turn and move in all directions.

  9. Musculoskeletal causes of back pain - Wikipedia

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    Stay active: regular exercises and physical activities help to maintain back muscles and ligaments strong. In turn, strong back muscles provide better support for spine to keep the vertebrae properly aligned, which can ease the back pain and reduce the risk of chronic back pain returning.