Health blog Category: neck injury
Four Common Neck Problems
As a society, our posture has continued to decline as the use of phones and computers has increased. Think about how many hours a day we sit at a desk at work or walk around looking down at our phone. This could be the very cause of our neck problems, as poor posture can lead to many neck injuries. The good news is physical therapy can address many of these ‘pain in the neck’ problems.
Read full blogAre you Sticking your Neck Out?
How often do we use computers and phones throughout the day? Now think about your posture. Are you sticking your neck out or down when using any of of these devices. Posture plays a large role in maintaining neck health and can negatively impact your ability to complete and enjoy your daily activities.
Issues with your neck are commonly associated with pain, headaches, and general stiffness. Stiffness will cause difficulty looking over your shoulder, and up and down.
Muscle Weakness can Cause a Neck Issue
A neck issue or stiffness is a very common condition that most people experience at some point in their lives. Initially, it may come from sleeping in an awkward position, and may only last for a day or two, so we tend to ignore it. However, neck pain can fast become a chronic condition. If it lasts too long it can become very frustrating and, if not treated early enough, may even become debilitating – so much so that we are unable to turn our heads without severe pain. This makes driving impossible. When pain becomes this severe it is difficult to do most of our favorite hobbies like reading or knitting as well.
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