|
Neck Exercises
The best way to prevent injury is by having strong, flexible
muscles and joints which resist strain and injury. The back and neck
likes movement. Putting the back in a static position for long periods
of time, such as sitting at a computer screen for hours, increases the
risk of back or neck strain. The best preventive medicine for neck and
back strain is movement. Take frequent breaks away from the computer
screen to stretch.
Here are some simple stretching exercises for simple neck pain that can
relieve some simple episodes of neck ache. Some can be used on the job
to relieve neck strain.
Click below to view exercises
|
| Neck
And Glide Extension |
Top |
 |
NECK GLIDE (middle
photo): Start with neck straight. Slowly slide your chin
forward. Hold for five seconds and return to starting position.
Do ten times. NECK EXTENSION (right photo): Without arching
your back, slowly move your head backward so you are looking
upward. Hold for five seconds. Return to starting position
(far left photo). This is a good exercise to do during work
to prevent neck strain. |
| Acupressure
Point |
Top |
 |
Practitioners in
acupressure have various pressure points located on the body.
The points shown here related to chronic pain. By pressing
and holding for several seconds, acupressure advocates believe
a person can sense some relief of pain. |
| Neck
Rotation |
Top |
 |
Start by looking
straight ahead. Slowly turn your head to the left. Hold for
ten seconds, then return to starting position. Then, slowly
turn you head to the other side. Hold for ten seconds. Return
to starting position. Do ten repetitions. This is a good
exercise to do during work, especially if you have to keep
your head in a steady position for extended periods, as in
working at a computer. Do this exercise every half hour to
prevent neck strain. |
| Neck
Side Extension |
Top |
 |
Start by looking
straight ahead. Slowly lean your head to the left. Hold for
five seconds, then return to starting position. Then, slowly
lean your head to the other side. Hold for five seconds.
Return to starting position. Do ten repetitions. This is
a good exercise to do during work, especially if you have
to keep your head in a steady position for extended periods,
as in working at a computer. Do this exercise every half
hour to prevent neck strain. |
| Neck Stretch |
Top |
 |
Start by looking
straight ahead. Slowly raise both shoulders up. Hold for
five seconds, then return to starting position. Do ten repetitions.
This is a good exercise to do during work, especially if
you have to keep your head in a steady position for extended
periods, as in working at a computer. Do this exercise every
half hour to prevent neck strain. |
|
Home | About Us | How You Benefit | How to Order | Contact Us | Web Site Development | Patient Brochures & Marketing Communications | Urology Centers | General Health | Ambulatory Care Centers | Home Remedy Book for back and neck pain
Web design & copyright © 2010 MedIngenuity, Inc.
Instant wisdom for the healthcare consumer.
www.medingenuity.com | info@medingenuity.com |
|
|
