PRC - Neck Pain
Neck Pain Relief in the St Louis
It is estimated that over two thirds of Americans will experience neck pain at some point in their lives, making neck pain a fairly common ailment. A majority of neck pain is the result of muscle strain or tension. Sleeping with the wrong pillow, standing with incorrect posture, slouching at a work desk, even turning too fast to look behind while backing the car can strain the muscles in your neck and cause stiff neck pain. Muscle tightness in your neck, even if you don’t feel direct neck pain, can lead to other pain symptoms like tension headaches. Neck pain can also be the result of more serious injuries like whiplash, or spinal conditions like herniated disc, a pinched-nerve or spinal stenosis.
If you experience debilitating neck pain it is important to see your doctor as soon as possible. If left untreated or not treated properly, injuries in the neck and shoulder can lead to chronic neck pain. If you’re looking for additional support for your neck, drop by any local Relax The Back store in St. Louis for a wide range of specialty support products like neck pillows and ergonomic chairs, and preventative products like posture support cushions and inversion tables. An in-store back care product specialist will be on hand to give you the best recommendation available and point you in the right direction, based on your neck injury and neck care needs.
In addition to investing in neck support products and neck pillows, you can also practice some neck-specific exercises. Exercising the muscle around your neck will help it heal better and strengthen it and better protect it against future injury. Supine head roll Lay on your back with your knees facing the roof, palms of the feet flat to the floor. Gently roll your head from side to side. Breathe deeply. You can speed it up if the range of movement isn’t too painful.
Standing neck nerve stretch
Standing with your hands by your side. Flex your right fingertips up towards your shoulder with the palm of the hand facing the ground. Now tilt your left ear towards your left shoulder. To increase the stretch push the palm of your right hand towards the ground to bring the right should away from the right ear. Hold this stretch for 30 second and repeat on the other side.
For more exercise and stretching tips for your neck, come in and speak to one of our in-store product specialists. Our staff has been specially trained to help guide you towards a pain-free life. Visit any of our St. Louis Relax The Back locations today and get back to the healthy neck and back lifestyle you deserve.
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