Top 6 Ways To Prevent Neck Pain

Neck pain is an incredibly common joint problem, affecting millions of people in India and around the world. No age group or gender or nationality is safe from neck pain. Moreover, in today’s world where desk work is widely prevalent, neck pain is a constant danger, ready to spring on you when you least expect it.

While neck pain is indeed a serious problem, there is no reason to lose hope and become despondent. Following these simple tips can dramatically reduce the risk of being bogged down by neck pain. More importantly, these tips will help you work smarter without straining your body.

Preventing neck pain

1. Work your neck: Strengthening your neck with adequate exercise is one of the surest ways of avoiding neck pain. Try to do neck-centric stretching exercises which build up muscle flexibility and strength. A strong neck will help avoid pain and increase stamina.

2. Rearrange your desk: If you are required to sit at a desk for several hours at a stretch, then you should make sure that your immediate environment does not put strain on your neck. Make sure you are seated comfortably in a chair which provides strong back support. Keep the computer monitor at decent height so that it is in line with your eyes. This means that you won’t have to lower your head while working.

3. Stay hydrated: Water is necessary to keep the spine hydrated, especially the vertebrae in the neck. So remember to drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day.

4. Be careful with weights: Since your neck is connected to your shoulders, you should be careful about carrying weights. Don’t try to carry a heavy purse or bag on just one shoulder. Avoid carrying weights on your neck or shoulders, or at least reduce the weight even if it means that the work ends up taking twice the time. After all, being vigilant and sympathetic towards your own body is vital in avoiding chronic problems like neck pain.  

  

5. Take rest: Putting too much strain on the structures in the neck is a common cause of neck pain. No matter what kind of job you have, remember to take 10 minutes break for every hour of work. Use the break to do simple stretching exercises.

6. Get a better pillow: It is a sad fact that most people don’t pay any attention to the kind of pillow they sleep on at night. This means that very often, the pillow might not be suitable, leaving you feeling cramped and in pain in the morning. Choose a pillow which is soft enough to match the curvature of the neck, while being hard enough to provide adequate support during sleep. Since there are many kinds of specialised pillows available in the market, it’s a good idea to try them out first to see which one suits you the most.  

By Dr. Shabtab Khalid

Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution

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