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There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues. Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sleeping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly. It may be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck pain by assessing your sleeping conditions and making any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust howmany pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress! If you are looking for relief from neck pain due to sleeping issues or other condition or injury, contact your physical therapist at Doctor Physical Therapy by calling 856.579.7201 and schedule your appointment today! Sleep Issues? • Ifkneelingonbothkneescausesdiscomfort inyourback,trykneeling on one and keep the other foot on the ground. Use knee pads or a gardening pad when kneeling. • If kneeling or leaning down to the ground causes significant pain in your back or knees, consider using elevated planters to do your gardening. • Avoid bending your wrist upwards when pulling things or using gardening tools. Instead, keep your wrist straight and use your shoulder muscles to pull and lift. • End your gardening session with some gentle backward bending of your lowback,ashortwalkand lightstretching,similartostretches done before starting.
Avoiding Aches & Injury While Gardening Common gardening activities, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching,andrakingcancausestressandstrainonmusclesand joints. This is especially true for senior citizens and people who are normally sedentary.Differentbodyareassuchastheshoulders,neck,back,and knees can be vulnerable to injury during gardening.
These tips can help prevent injuries: • Warm up before you garden. A 10 minute brisk walk and stretches for the spine and limbs are good ways to warm up. • Change positions frequently to avoid stiffness or cramping. • Make use of a garden cart or wheelbarrow to move heavy planting materials or tools. Be sure to keep your back straight while using a wheelbarrow.
Call Doctor Physical Therapy at 856.579.7201 , or visit our website at www.drptnj.com to schedule your appointment today!
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