To effectively stretch the scalene muscles on the left, the patient:
A)Axially extends the neck, side bends to the right, and rotates to the left.
B)Places the left hand behind the head, rotates head to the left, and looks down.
C)Rotates head to the right, looks down, and places left hand behind the head.
D)Tucks in chin and nods the head through 15° of motion.

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Axial extension helps to elongate the scalene muscles. Side bending to the opposite side of the muscle being stretched (in this case, to the right) creates tension in the muscle. Rotation to the opposite side (in this case, to the left) further targets the scalene muscles.

To Effectively Stretch the Scalene Muscles on the Left, the Patient