Before beginning the stretch, it is important to first warm up. Warming up will help to prevent injury, as it prepares the body for physical activity.c You can relax the neck prior to performing the forward neck flexion by gently rolling the neck in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions, and by looking upward and downward and from side to side.c

To correctly perform the forward neck flexion stretch, begin by facing straight ahead, with your arms directly at your side. Next, clasp your hands together, while keeping the arms relatively straight. This will prevent the shoulders from rising as you perform the stretch. Bring the chin down toward the chest, either meeting the chin to the chest, or stretching as far as it is comfortable for you. Hold this position for 20 seconds, before slowly releasing and returning to the resting position. Repeat until the series has been completed.c c

If you cannot comfortably perform the forward neck flexion stretch standing, you can complete the stretch sitting in a chair. To complete the stretch in the sitting position, sit in a chair with your back against the backrest, allowing the arms to hang loose at your sides. Position your head, so that you are looking directly in front of you. Slowly bring the chin to the chest, and hold this position for 20 seconds. Repeat until the series has been completed.