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76 m a s s a g e & b o d y w o r k m a y / j u n e 2 0 1 9 17A 18A 17B 18B 17C 18C 16 Multiplane stretching for the right splenius capitis. Note that it is the same head and neck position as for the right levator scapulae, but the difference is that the shoulder girdle does not need to be stabilized. Agonist contract (AC) stretching protocol for the right lateral flexor functional group. The client actively moves into left lateral flexion. Contract relax (CR) stretching protocol for the right lateral flexor functional group. The client's neck is stretched into left lateral flexion. The client isometrically contracts toward right lateral flexion against the resistance of the therapist. The therapist augments the stretch. The therapist passively brings the client's neck back to the starting position. The client's neck is moved farther into left lateral flexion.