Fritz PT | Neck Pain & A Weak Upper Back

Plus, A Tale of Two Patients: One Who Strength-Trained, and One Who Didn’t Do you ever find yourself trying to rub out a sore spot in your neck or find it difficult to turn your head? Neck pain is a common concern that can range from a mild nuisance to a big problem. And while neck pain can have several different causes, one contributing factor often gets overlooked: weakness in the shoulders or upper back. When we deal with persistent aches and pains, poor muscle strength often turns out to be a significant underlying factor. When a muscle isn’t as strong as it should be, other muscles have to step in to compensate, which puts unnecessary strain on them — and makes them more susceptible to overuse injuries. The result? Seemingly random aches and pains that “come out of nowhere.” If you’re struggling with persistent neck pain, there’s a chance that the problem is rooted in your shoulders or upper back. Slouching and prolonged sitting weakens those upper back muscles, forcing your neck muscles to work overtime — and leading to pain. Let’s look at two case studies from the Fritz Physical Therapy files. Both people suffered from neck pain, but only one went through a dedicated strength training program (both names have been changed). What happened next? THE SURPRISING CONNECTION BETWEEN NECK PAIN AND A WEAK UPPER BACK

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