The neck and the shoulders are some of the most common areas of the body where one may experience pain or discomfort. In some cases, neck pain is accompanied by shoulder pain. At times, pain in the neck may be originating from an injured pelvis or spine. At times, the pain could be limited to the muscles. But considering that these areas are highly concentrated with nerves, neck or shoulder pain can be highly excruciating. Some of the most common causes of neck pain and shoulder pain include maintaining an improper posture for an extended duration or time, physical injury, diseases (such as arthritis), bad lifestyle habits, and the lack of exercise. The good news is that neck and shoulder pain can easily be prevented. So how can you reduce your risk of having to deal with this extremely unpleasant ordeal? Here are 3 helpful ways to prevent neck and back pain.
1. Maintain Proper Posture
Bad posture is one of the most common causes of a wide variety of bodily pains other than neck and shoulder pain. For instance, back a larger percentage of back pains originate from maintaining the wrong posture when lifting, sitting, and standing. The same case applies to the neck and the shoulders. Ever woke up one morning with an extremely painful neck? More often than not, higher chances are that you slept in the wrong position, used a hard pillow, or didn’t use a pillow. To prevent shoulder and neck pain, always ensure that you stand tall and straight, sit upright, and be careful when lifting heavy objects. Also, you may want to avoid situations that involve stretching out your neck too much. If your work involves sitting for extended periods of time in front of the computer, care to invest in ergonomic chairs and make sure your eyes are directly level with the top edge of your desktop monitor. Also, avoid placing your pillow under your shoulder when you go to bed.
me too! i need a spa rn ^_^!
thank you 🙂
Thank you for the info dear. Due to the long hours facing my laptop can cause this neck and shoulder pain. Urghh! I need a massage.
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