Condition Pain Condition Benchmarked

Neck / Cervical Pain

Cervical spine pain with or without radiating arm symptoms. Assessment covers cervical ROM in all planes, deep neck flexor function, upper trapezius and levator scapulae tension, and thoracic mobility as the upstream driver.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors
6
Red Flags

Key ROM Tests

1 Cervical Flexion Extension
2 Cervical Axial Rotation
3 Cervical Lateral Flexion
4 Thoracic Extension
5 Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
6 Mid Cervical Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Cervical Flexion Extension
Cervical Axial Rotation
Cervical Lateral Flexion
Thoracic Extension

Expected Timeline

4-8 weeks for acute neck pain, 12-20 weeks for chronic, ongoing for degenerative

Frequently Asked Questions

Can neck / cervical pain be corrected with exercise?
Typical improvement timeline is 4-8 weeks for acute neck pain, 12-20 weeks for chronic, ongoing for degenerative. The protocol includes 4 prioritized corrective interventions and screens for red flags that require medical referral.
What assessments are done for neck / cervical pain?
The protocol assesses Cervical Flexion Extension, Cervical Axial Rotation, Cervical Lateral Flexion, Thoracic Extension. Each test identifies the specific driver of the condition, guiding the corrective sequence.
Is neck / cervical pain the same for everyone?
No. The assessment differentiates structural from functional causes and identifies the individual's primary driver. The corrective plan is ordered by priority, with the highest-leverage corrections addressed first.
How do I get started with the Neck / Cervical Pain protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Neck / Cervical Pain protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Protocol Details

Category
Condition
Subcategory
Pain Condition
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Yes
Red Flag Screens
6
Timeline
4-8 weeks for acute neck pain, 12-20 weeks for chronic, ongoing for degenerative
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