STRETCHING FOR NECK PAIN RELIEF
Neck pain and headaches typically come from poor posture and tight muscles in the neck, shoulders and upper back. This produces what is called a forward head posture. By stretching the tight muscles along the back of your neck, as well as strengthening the muscles at the front of the neck, neck pain can be relieved. Correcting bad posture can be as simple as strengthening the abdominal region.However,keep inmindthatwhendealingwithaforward-headposture, you will also have forward-rounded shoulders and increased curvature of the upper spine. Our physical therapists are experts in posture evaluation and treatment, helping you even if you have quite severe changes. It’s never too late! Tightmusclesareabig factor inmostneckpainandheadaches.Stretching the muscles of your chest and strengthening the muscles of the middle back helps. For long term benefits, learning the right exercises can make a big difference in preventing neck pain and headaches from returning. Therefore,beforeyoustart takinganyheadachemedicine forchronicneck pain, you might want to analyze your body posture first. Finding tension in your neck or limited range of motion in your spine might be the cause. Correcting it through physical therapy might be a simple solution for your headachesandneckpains.Callus today to learnmoreaboutourprograms to relieve your headache and neck pain!
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Exercise Essentials Flexibility, strength, and stability are needed to keep you loose and pain free... Not all exercises are appropriate for every person. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting.
SCALENE STRETCH Place your hands overlapping on your breast bone. Next, tilt your headupwardsandawayfrom theaffectedsideuntilagentlestretch is felt along the front and side of your neck. Stretches Neck Muscles
Strengthens Neck Muscles CERVICAL SIDE BEND
Tilt your head towards the side, then return back to looking straight ahead. (Be sure to keep your eyes and nose pointed straight ahead the entire time.)
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