Monday, May 23, 2011

Exercises For Neck Pain Milwaukee

Exercises For Neck Pain Milwaukee
By Mavis Townsend


Many people experience some form of neck pain, often as a result of work conditions, spending hours bending over a desk or work table. A sedentary lifestyle and bad posture also contribute to this problem. Easy exercises will take little time but give relief from neck pain Milwaukee.

The spine was designed to have a curve towards the front in the cervical region. Poor posture and the requirements of many occupations of sitting or standing bent forward, can cause this curve to either become flatter or deeper. When this happens, extra strain is put on muscles and tendons, resulting in pain.

You may not be able to avoid sitting hunched over a desk, work bench or computer, especially when it is a requirement of your job. However, there are exercises that will help to counter-act the effects of prolonged poor posture. By forming the habit of regularly stopping and spending a few minutes stretching, you will help to avoid and alleviate the effects.

After 20 to 30 minutes of work, just take a few minutes to do one exercise. Every hour or two, stand up and walk around for a couple of minutes to stretch out your back, shoulders and legs. A great back stretch is achieved by touching your toes, with knees an little bent, and holding it for a count of ten.

An easy stretch can be done without moving from your desk. Sit up straight, feet on the floor and hands on your legs. Tighten your abdominal muscles by pulling your belly button in. Gently pull your shoulders down and back while you stretch the back of the cervical area by tucking in your chin. You should feel a strong stretch from your skull down your back and across your shoulders. Hold for five and then relax. Do 5 repeats and get back to what you were doing.

To relax shoulders and cervical spine, do slow shoulder rolls. Start in a straight sitting or standing position, arms at your sides. Circle one shoulder slowly in a backwards direction. Repeat with the other shoulder. Do five repeats on each side, focusing on a large movement.

Head bends stretch the muscles at the side of the cervical spine. Sit straight-backed, chin pulled in. Slowly bend your head to one side, feeling the stretch on the opposite side. Return to the start and repeat to the opposite side. Do five to each side.

Incorporate these exercises into your work day or any time you experience neck pain. You will feel relief and can help to avoid this painful condition.

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