Exercises for a fractured neck will strengthen and stretch the muscles supporting the seven bones known as your cervical vertebrae. A break in one of these vertebrae can be called a broken neck, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The bones can become fractured due to sudden impact, osteoporosis or a variety of reasons. Performing the exercises is essential for proper recovery. Check with your doctor before you start any exercise program.
Half Circles
Stretch your fractured neck muscles by doing half circles, according to the physical therapy business Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold onto a firm chair for balance purposes, if needed. Slowly roll your neck by moving your left ear toward to left shoulder. Hold this position for six seconds. Slowly lower your chin toward your chest. Hold this position for six seconds. Slowly and gently move your right ear toward your right shoulder. Hold this position for six seconds. Return your head to the center position. Relax for 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise 10 times. Do not move your shoulders during this exercise.
Upright Extension
Stretch your neck muscles by doing an upright extension, nismat.org recommends. Find a dowel rod or broomstick. Use both of your hands to place the broomstick behind your neck, resting on your shoulders. Hold onto each end of the stick. Gently push your head straight backward as you pull forward on the broomstick with your hands. You will be forming a double chin at this point. Only move your head and neck. Do not move your shoulders. Hold this stretch for five seconds. Release the stretch and return your head to the original position. Relax for five seconds. Repeat this exercise 10 times.
Neck Isometrics
Isometrics help strengthen your muscles without moving your joints, according to the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Strengthen your neck muscles by doing a side isometric. Place your neck in an upright, straight ahead position. Place your right hand onto the right side of your head, above your ear. Slowly turn your head as if you are looking over your right shoulder. Only, do not fully move your head. Push it into your right hand. Hold this muscle contraction for 10 seconds. Release the contraction. Relax for 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise three times. Do the exercise again with your left side. Another isometric exercise involves placing your hand your right hand on the right side of your head, above the ear. Push your head sideways into your hand. Hold this contraction for 10 seconds. Release the pressure. Relax for 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise five times. Repeat the exercise using your left side.
Wall Push
Strengthen your neck muscles by doing a wall push. Stand with your back against a wall, according to nismat.org. Gently tuck your chin as you press your head against the wall. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Release the tension and return to your original position. Rest for 10 seconds. Repeat this neck strengthening exercise three times.
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