Every week she adds a few more exercises that you can add to your programme. Incorporate them in your daily routine and feel the difference in your wellbeing.
Neck pain commonly occurs due to poor posture, excessive straining, previous injury or spinal arthritis. The muscles around the spinal joints are designed to support the neck and back. When these muscles become weak, compression of the spine results, causing pain and furthering the development of arthritis.
Addressing the range of motion of the neck and strengthening the neck muscles will control pain and discomfort.
Good posture is vital in these exercises. Do them carefully and consult your doctor if you are uncertain about doing the movements.
Neck extension: Lift your chin to look at the ceiling. Don't let the head fall all the way back. Control the movement back to the starting position. Do 5 repetitions 5 times a day.
Neck flexion: Sit up straight on a firm chair. Start with shoulders pulled down and the head facing forward. While pushing back your neck, tuck in your chin. Release to the starting position. Do 5 repetitions 5 times a day.
Neck tilts: Sit up straight on a firm chair. Lower the right ear to the right shoulder. Keep the shoulders level and pulled down. Slowly lift the head back to the starting position. Repeat on the other side. Do 5 repetitions 5 times a day.
Neck rotation: Sit up straight on a firm chair. Turn the head all the way to the left. Keep the shoulders square. Release back to the starting position. Repeat on the other side. Do 5 repetitions 5 times a day.
More neck exercises next week.
