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| Say "no" to neck pain! |
In this
age of rush, it is not always possible to keep neck erect, while working. May
it be computer work or writing. May it be school studies or making chapatis at
home, our neck is always bent! We are not conscious about this posture till it
hurts. But when the pain starts we start cursing it. Actually if we take proper
measures such incidence wouldn't happen.
See it
this way, the movement of other joints is seen but neck movements is not
observed in each type of work, still muscles of neck are always at work to keep
it erect. In sitting/standing work of neck muscles continuously goes on. And
for this reason neck muscles need to be stronger. Similarly, it is important to
rest neck muscles while sleeping.
When
sleeping, the mattress and pillow should give firm support to neck muscles
maintaining normal neck curvature. The reason why we have to use pillow, is to
fill up gap between shoulders and head. Now if you use a very thick pillow
your neck will remain in bent position, if you use very thin pillow neck will
be unsupported and will fall backwards. In both these cases there will be
stress on neck leading to stiff neck. So choose pillow with optimal height and
proper firmness. The cervical pillows or neck pillows available in market are
not for everyone consult your therapist before using them.
Watching T.V. or reading in sleeping position is so very
common. We see it as a relaxation, in reality it gives lot of stress to neck
muscles as the muscles are stretched in one direction and they do not get rest
in between. So needs to be totally avoided.
If you are doing most of your work in sitting, as writing/
typing/ reading or computer use, it is necessary to move your neck and shoulder
joints in the middle of task. Everyday stretching and strengthening exercises
are also helpful as they improve muscle working capacity and posture.
Some of us travel a lot. Continuous vehicle driving gives
shocks to discs between the neck vertebra. Disc being important shock absorbing
structure of the body is likely to get damaged because of it. To avoid this,
keeping neck musculature to its healthiest state is the best solution, yes that
needs exercises! Having healthy muscles will ease off load from the discs and
slow down their process of wearing out (degeneration). Maintaining good neck
posture and taking proper breaks in between are very useful.
The exercises chalked out by your therapist should be done
regularly. There are two types of exercises. One, that will improve the
strength of neck and shoulder muscles, which will increase work capacity.
Another type will give flexibility of muscles which will improve posture.
Think about prevention in time and improve health of your
neck now.
For more information contact us on curaphysiotherapy@gmail.com
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We are committed to providing the highest level of patient-centered care. We provide advanced assessment and treatment approaches to address neurological -musculoskeletal injury and dysfunction. We provide rehabilitation solutions utilizing an individualized, single or multi-disciplinary approach, to return you to your maximum function at work, play or activities of daily life.
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