Causes And Treatments For Neck Pain

Most people might have a neck pain these days or at some point but not a lot of them really understand neck pain. What some may find surprising is that it’s not just because you’re tired. Most often than not, there’s more behind it and the pain is just the symptom.

Causes Of Neck Pain

Being In One Position For Too Long

If you slump all day on the couch, sit all day at your desk job, or are doing any activity that makes you be in one position for extended period of time, you’ll experience stiffness and/or muscle spasms in the neck area which leads to pain.

Jobs That Involve Repetitive Motion

If there are jobs that require a person to be in a stagnant position, there are those that entail repetitive motion like those who operate a drill press or practically anyone whose job is in power equipment or continuous assembly line operation. Those kinds of jobs tend to bring muscle tension and irritation of the nerves and blood vessels in the neck.

Strain To The Cervical Vertebrae

This happens when there’s a forceful movement of the neck. Whiplash, which is a rapid back and forth movement of the neck, during a car accident is often the cause of this.

Degenerative Disease Of The Bones And Joints

Or wear and tear, as most of us would call it which can be the result of a lifetime physical trauma or poor posture.

5 Ways To Treat Neck Pain

1.      Work On Improving Your Spines Condition

If your spine is strong and healthy, it’s less likely to develop such condition. In order to do this, you have to get enough exercise that targets your abdominal and lower back muscles. Strong core muscles support your upper body including your neck.

2.      Seek Regular Chiropractic Care

This helps maintain proper alignment of your spine in order to prevent neck pain and abnormal neck curvature from developing. Aside from that, regular visit to your chiropractor is great for early detection so that it doesn’t get worse. Expect posture improvement and nutritional advices, aside from spinal manipulations.

3.      Hold Your Gadget At Eye Level

This then keeps you from having to bend your head forward.

4.      Take Frequent Break From Using Your Gadget Or Computer

If you have to be on your phone or computer all day due to work or for whatever reason, you should at least take breaks throughout the day. This at least gives your neck a break from the pressure of being bent forward all day long.

5.      Make Sure Your Workstation Is Ergonomic Friendly

Another great way to combat and prevent text neck is to arrange an ergonomic-friendly workstation. Since you spend majority of your time in there, you should at least make it comfortable for your body.