Key Summary of Cervical Gravity Stretching
The secrets of facial asymmetry correction shared by Shin Jeong-min, Representative of Ulfit Korean Medicine Clinic
01 3 Reasons Why Post-Treatment Exercise is Essential
- 1. Recovery Speed at the Cellular Level: Exercise acts as an express delivery service, pumping the heart to aid blood circulation, expelling inflammation, and allowing new tissue to fill in.
- 2. Formation of a Natural Muscle Brace: Even if bones are returned to their proper place, they will collapse again due to gravity if the surrounding muscles are weak. Exercise is the process of building your body's own support system.
- 3. Re-learning of the Nervous System: The brain mistakes a crooked posture for normal. Exercise erases faulty memories by inputting new information to the brain, saying, "This is the true correct position."
02 Relationship between Neck Alignment and Facial Asymmetry
The cervical spine (neck bone) is the central axis of the temporomandibular joint and the root that supports the head. Just as the top of a tree cannot be straight if the roots are tilted, if neck alignment collapses, the temporomandibular joint will inevitably become misaligned, which leads to facial asymmetry. Therefore, correcting the subluxation alignment of cervical vertebrae 1 and 2 and improving head position is the beginning of treatment.
03 Practice! Cervical Gravity Stretching Guide (Using a Wall)
Start by holding each movement for 3 minutes and gradually increase the duration.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and place the back of your head against the wall. Tuck your chin toward your chest to create a 'double chin' and hold while gently pressing against the wall.
Place your feet straight and put the side of your head against the wall. Hold while making sure your shoulders don't rise. Focus more on the side that feels particularly difficult (the weaker area).
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold with your forehead against the wall. Feel the deep flexor muscles in the front of the neck becoming firm.
