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Knowing Your Neck
 Your
neck is made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and
blood vessels that help to support your head.
Muscles in your neck and shoulders play an important role in
maintaining a healthy neck.
Many different structures in your neck are capable of causing
pain.
Poor posture, injuries, arthritis or stress may contribute to
your neck problems, causing pain and limiting your ability to
perform your daily activities.
What is Neck Pain?
If you have neck pain, you may feel:
Pain, stiffness or numbness in your neck or shoulder.
Muscle tightness in your neck or shoulder.
Pain in other parts of your body, such as your arms.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Common neck problems may range from minor muscle strain to
major muscle injuries. Other neck problems are associated
with changes in the discs and vertebrae at your upper spine.
Any of these problems can cause neck pain:
Bad posture.
Strains & sprains.
Whiplash & other injuries (trauma).
Herniated disc.
Arthritis.
Stress & age.
How To Manage Neck Pain?
You can relieve your neck pain symptoms through:
Resting your neck.
Applying ice on your neck.
Medication.
You may also see a physiotherapist who can teach you ways
to take care of your neck, such as
Good Posture.
Regular exercises.
Other treatment like ultrasound, ice, heat, traction or
massage.
Stress may cause pain or muscle tension in your neck.
Learning to manage your stress may help relieve the pain,
muscle tension, and other symptoms in your neck.
Posture
Good postures will help protect your neck from further damage
by preventing its overuse.
It is important to avoid forcing your body into an unnatural
posture.
This will cause muscle discomfort at the neck and shoulder.
Sitting Posture
Correct sitting position help to prevent and treat
posture-related and wear-related damage.
High-back chairs and armchairs provide a good support for the
spine.
Seats & tables should be adjusted so that the spine can
retain its natural upright posture.
It is also advisable to use a reading desk with a sloping top
when reading or writing.
Physical Exercise
Regular exercises should be carried out at the area affected
by the symptoms and pain.
Regular exercise and walks promote circulation that will have
easing effect in the affected neck tissue.
Loosening-up exercises will make the spine more flexible and
strengthen the respective muscles.
The exercises should not cause any strain, but if you
experience pain, you should discontinue the exercises.
For More Information
iScoliosis.com
www.iscoliosis.com
Spine-health.com
www.spine-health.com
Spineuniverse.com
www.spineuniverse.com
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