Neck aka cervical spine is starting point of vertebral column surrounded by muscles , ligaments and joints between 7 vertebrae as shown here
👤Neck pain can arise due to number of reasons this post is discussing only pain related to muscles, bones and joints.
🙆♀️Our head weighs about 8-10 pounds and the neck muscles are constantly moving , protecting , stabilising this weight.
💡Neck pain can arise from
👉🏼Lack of movement – day to day life
👉🏼Lack of strength – no strength exercises
👉🏼Lack of flexibility in muscles – no stretches
👉🏼Overuse or underuse.
👉🏼Anxiety , Depression , stress related issues
👉🏼Osteoarthritis of cervical vertebrae
👉🏼Poor workstation or desk set up at work
👤Muscles around the neck can be tight or weak however not everyone has neck pain
🤔So what can we do to improve this pain coming from mechanical (muscles , bones and joints related ) causes
❤️🩹Treatment
👉🏼 Good sleeping position with a supportive pillow
👉🏼Neck and upper body stretches
👉🏼Neck and upper body strengthening exercises
👉🏼 Topical and oral over the counter medications for pain relief if allowed
👉🏼Good workstation and frequent breaks if sitting for long time
❗️Ensure there is no pain going down the arms , no weakness or headaches that do not settle with exercises and medication
📲Contact us for more advice , information and treatment
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