PHYSICAL THERAPY & NECK PAIN RELIEF
M A I N T A I N EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS TRY THESE EXERCISES TO KEEP YOU MOVING Ifyou’redealingwithneckpain,you’renotalone.Calloneofourclinics today and schedule an assessment. Even if your neck pain is caused by stress, it still needs attention. We’ll work side by side with your goals, creating the proactive, effective programs you need to achieve mobility once more. Sitting Chest Stretch Sit in a chair, keeping good posture. Raise your arms up with your elbows in front of you, and lock your hands together behind your head. From this position, push your elbows out to each side as far as you can go while keeping your hands locked. You should feel a nice stretch in your chest. Repeat 6 times. Neckpain, fortunately,canbealleviatedwithphysicaltherapy.Because neck pain is often caused by activity, different activity can cure it. Sometimes, this “activity” means “no activity.” Before you contact a professional, try reducing your neck movements. Sometimes, simply letting your neck muscles relax is enough. Ifyoudon’tseereliefwithintwoweeks,contactaprofessional.Physical therapistscan targetyourpain’ssourcebyexaminingyoursymptoms. Then, they can offer exercises that stretch, flex and relax your neck muscles. In time, your neck will become more resilient — giving you the comfort you deserve. Where after-care treatment is considered, custom-tailored neck exercises will assure your neck stays loose, limber and healthy.
For more information about how Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin can help you find relief from your neck pain, call us (San Anselmo: 415-457-4454, Novato: 415-898-1311) or visit our website at www.sstmarin.com.
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