Neck exercises like neck rotation, tilting the head left to right, up and down strengthen and re-activate the neck muscles, shoulders, and upper back, and also helps release tension in the muscles, easing pain in most quadriplegic patients.

Increased hip flexibility can improve hip movements, and eases lower back pain, which is a common problem among patients with paralyzing injuries to their upper and lower limbs. Quadriplegic patients do this exercise, with the help of a physiotherapist. The therapist gently pushes one leg in while the patient grasps his knee for around 8 to 10 seconds.

Stretching the chest muscles can relieve pain in the upper neck or upper back. This exercise lengthens the pectoral muscles and strengthens other muscle groups that help in facilitating upper limb movement. The physiotherapist bends the elbow and positions the forearm against a doorway opening. Lunge forward to open up the chest and stretch the muscles

Spine or trunk rotation exercises improve lower back flexibility which can increase spine mobility and rotation. To rotate the trunk, the therapist needs to raise and bend the legs and push them gently toward the chest. After completing the movement, the patient should tilt his knees from one side to the other without moving his shoulder muscles.