How to train your neck strength

A regular restriction that I see in clinic is difficulty extending the upper back when looking upwards. Typically, I will see this with patients who have had trauma around the head, neck or shoulder. As with any musculoskeletal injury, this makes sense. When you injure an area, that region goes through a protective phase of bracing. As healing progresses, and the unpleasant sensations one experiences begin to lessen, we can encourage return to pre-injury ranges. So why does the upper back seem to consistently come up as a restricted area? There are a few potential reasons.